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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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Wednesday Jul 27, 2022
Wednesday Jul 27, 2022
In our Father's Day episode, Jason and Dylan discuss Angela Duckworth's book Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance. What is grit? How can we cultivate it in our children, students, and colleagues? What practices and habits can we use to encourage grit in ourselves? What is the relationship between effort, grit, and growth? Jason and Dylan explore how the lessons from Angela Duckworth's bestseller can be applied to our daily lives as parents and good people.
Tuesday Jul 12, 2022
Tuesday Jul 12, 2022
Stillness is Key is one of several books written by Ryan Holiday focused on stories about--and the practical application of--Stoic philosophy to our daily lives as leaders, parents, and members of society. The book breaks down how one might cultivate stillness in terms of three separate areas, the mind, body, and the spirit. Holiday includes examples and non-examples in the book in each of the areas. Dylan and Jason discuss how the book and its lessons have affected their outlook as they make their way in the world and how they find stillness in their own lives.
Tuesday Jun 28, 2022
Tuesday Jun 28, 2022
Jason and Dylan come together to discuss a new take on parenting from Dr. Michaeleen Doucleff's groundbreaking book, Hunt, Gather, Parent. Many of the books and advice westerners have about parenting do not actually come from "tried and true" methods of parenting that have been thoroughly researched. Instead, they have been doctors' and scientists' and other parents' best guesses about what might work for other parents. And that advice has sometimes been reversed overnight! Michaeleen travels around the world in Hunt, Gather, Parent to give us a view of parenting that might actually help us raise happy, helpful, little humans.
Monday Jun 27, 2022
Monday Jun 27, 2022
Do you know the difference between an introvert and an extrovert? Jason and Dylan unpack the differences in the two personality types and what it might mean for you as a leader or as a parent through their discussion of Quiet by Susan Cain. Also in this episode, Dylan makes a shocking discovery about his temperament that has eluded him for years.
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!