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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.
Episodes
Tuesday May 31, 2022
Tuesday May 31, 2022
Jason and Dylan discuss The Obstacle is the Way by Ryan Holiday. They unpack how the themes and ideas in Holiday's book might be applied to leadership at work and as a parent. Join in the discussion through our Instagram and Facebook! Let us know what you would like to see us do for season 2 of Two Dudes.
Tuesday May 17, 2022
Tuesday May 17, 2022
Jason and Dylan review the New York Times best-seller, Atomic Habits by James Clear. Does the book match the hype? Can Atomic Habits help you reach your goals and achieve the identity you desire? Dylan and Jason break it down by examining the four rules of making (and breaking) habits and how you can use the laws, tips and tricks in this book to become your best self.
Tuesday May 03, 2022
Tuesday May 03, 2022
Using a unique combination of cartoons, personal reflection, and just enough philosophy, author and illustrator Henry James Garrett helps us change our mindset about what kind and how much empathy and kindness we really should give each other. This book is a must-read for anyone who really wants to bring more kindness to the world, but there is no to-do list here. You're going to have to work a bit harder. Jason and Dylan break it down in this episode.
Tuesday Apr 19, 2022
Tuesday Apr 19, 2022
Are lessons from the monastic life applicable to modern life? Can a monk's habits of mind help us find happiness in our work and families? Dylan and Jason review the second half of Jay Shetty's book, Think Like a Monk, to find out. This is part two of our discussion of Think Like a Monk and covers parts two and three of the book.
Tuesday Apr 05, 2022
Tuesday Apr 05, 2022
Are lessons from the monastic life applicable to modern life? Can a monk's habits of mind help us find happiness in our work and families? Dylan and Jason review Jay Shetty's book, Think Like a Monk, to find out. This episode covers part one of the book. Episode 1-4B will cover the other two parts.
Tuesday Mar 22, 2022
Tuesday Mar 22, 2022
Kim Scott's Radical Candor has been a mainstay in corporate leadership training for years, but can it offer helpful insights to those of us outside the corporate world? With an emphasis on relationships over rudeness, we think this book can help anyone, whether you are climbing the corporate ladder or just trying to get through the day.
This is part two of Dylan and Jason's chat about Radical Candor by Kim Scott. Part 1 is our previous episode, this one picks up where the previous episode leaves off. Enjoy!
Tuesday Mar 08, 2022
Tuesday Mar 08, 2022
Kim Scott's Radical Candor has been a mainstay in corporate leadership training for years, but can it offer helpful insights to those of us outside the corporate world? With an emphasis on relationships over rudeness, we think this book can help anyone, whether you are climbing the corporate ladder or just trying to get through the day.
We had so much to chat about with this book that we decided to break it into two episodes. This episode is part 1 of 2. Part 2 will be released per our normal release schedule. Enjoy!
Tuesday Mar 01, 2022
Tuesday Mar 01, 2022
We are calling this episode a "Bonus Chapter." It's a little bit about why we do what we do. Enjoy!
Tuesday Feb 15, 2022
Tuesday Feb 15, 2022
In this week's episode, Jason and Dylan break down lessons from The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz. Can the lessons of the ancient Toltecs really help us live more productive and fulfilling lives? Can these agreements help us become better people in the workplace and with our families? Join us for the key takeaways from this short but powerful book.
Monday Jan 31, 2022
Monday Jan 31, 2022
Our hosts Jason and Dylan discuss The Happiness Equation by Neil Pasricha in our first ever episode of "Two Dudes Review Books". Join us as we explore how Neil's lessons can be applied to help us achieve work/life balance or even just find some relief from the constant burn of modern work.