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Two Dudes Review Books is here for people who wish to improve their productivity, well-being, and relationships through reading and reflective practice. Dylan, a teacher and veteran of the US Navy, joins forces with Jason, a manager in the manufacturing industry and ICF-certified coach. Together, they break down the major lessons of high-, medium-, and even low-profile books about self-improvement. They hope that they can improve the world just a bit by improving themselves just a bit, and invite you to join in the discussion.
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5 days ago
5 days ago
Jason and Dylan review the 2020 edition of Berne Brown's The Gifts of Imperfection. The book examines how accepting ourselves and being authentic can lead us away from shame and into a more fulfilling life through a series of guideposts. Join us!
Wednesday Feb 26, 2025
Wednesday Feb 26, 2025
Jason and Dylan take a bit of a break from self-help and Stoicism to review What If? This book explores important questions about living a fulfilling life, such as can a steak be properly cooked by re-entering the atmosphere like a meteorite? Could you make a functional jetpack from an AK-47? If everyone has a single soulmate, what are the chances that you would find them? These and many other critical questions await in What If? by Randall Munroe. Join us!
Wednesday Jan 22, 2025
Wednesday Jan 22, 2025
What does "leaders eat last" even mean? It's a concept in the military where military leaders put themselves at the end of the chow line to ensure those under their command get properly fed. Leaders who do this embody the notion that leadership comes with responsibility to take care of those under their command. Simon Sinek unpacks this and other leadership attitudes and practices which ensure members of an organization or group feel safe and able to be highly productive. Jason and Dylan review Simon Sinek's book, Leaders Eat Last.
Wednesday Dec 25, 2024
Wednesday Dec 25, 2024
Jason and Dylan review the grandaddy of the "self-help" genre, updated for a new generation of leaders. It was the first in the genre, but is it worth your time? Have books around personal growth really come so far as to leave it behind? Jason and Dylan discuss Dale Carnegie's influential book and the changes in the new edition.
Wednesday Nov 20, 2024
Wednesday Nov 20, 2024
SMART goals have permeated our personal and professional lives. But somehow, even if you do everything right, SMART goals often lack the motivational boost we hope they will provide. How are HARD goals different than SMART goals? How can we use the principles behind HARD goals to amplify our own goals or our processes for goal-setting we use as leaders? Jason and Dylan break down HARD Goals by Mark Murphy.
Wednesday Oct 23, 2024
Wednesday Oct 23, 2024
Jason and Dylan review When Things Fall Apart, a book by prolific author and Buddhist teacher, Pema Chodron. Our hosts examine parallels between Stoic philosophy and Buddhism and the book's idea of "leaning into the pointy bits" of life as a way to grow our strength of spirit and character.
Wednesday Sep 18, 2024
Wednesday Sep 18, 2024
Do we even need small talk? What are the skills of conversation? Some people just seem to be good at chatting with strangers, some of us struggle to maintain conversational flow even with those who know us well. Jason and Dylan delve into Better Small Talk by Communication Coach Patrick King. The book is an excellent guide for improving conversation for all of us.
Wednesday Aug 21, 2024
Wednesday Aug 21, 2024
Mike Pettigrew has developed what may be the greatest goal achievement system in the world, but is it for you? Jason and Dylan discuss this epic book about goal-setting; what it brings to everyone, and what might be harder for readers to try.
Wednesday Jul 24, 2024
Wednesday Jul 24, 2024
How does power effect the way we see the world? Why do powerful and successful people make seemingly greedy, impulsive, or nonsensical decisions that jeopardize all they have earned? Can gossip and rumor be used for good? Jason and Dylan review The Power Paradox by Dacher Keltner, which addresses this and other questions about our relationship with power.
Wednesday Jun 19, 2024
Wednesday Jun 19, 2024
Jason and Dylan review Extreme Ownership, a book about leadership by former Navy SEALS, Jocko Willink and Leif Babin. How can taking more ownership benefit you as a leader and human being? In the book, Jocko and Leif share stories about their experiences in Ramadi. Jason and Dylan share stories from more mundane battlefields, but the lessons from Extreme Ownership still apply, and the book gives a great framework to think about applying concepts of military leadership to civilian life. Let's get after it!