Two Booked Up: Recent Episodes
Shelley Tonkin Smith and Rowena Mabbott
Bookworms, Rowena Mabbott and Shelley Tonkin Smith share their top takeaways from their latest read — curated especially for you mums and business owners. Then, the magic begins as they add to the conversation that the book has ignited and apply its principles. Take inspired action in your business and take intentional steps to design a life you love -- through the power of books!
Rowena brings her expertise as a career and life confidence coach and her background in positive psychology. She’s also a mum of two boys, a teen and tween.
Shelley brings her passion for small business and her wealth of knowledge of all things tech and copywriting. She’s homeschooling her two boys.
In this episode of Two Booked Up, Shelley and Rowena tackle the challenging task of organizing your book collection. If you're tired of having books scattered around your home, this episode is for you! They take a break from their usual book discussions to delve into practical strategies for reining in those unruly bookshelves.
Using Kendra Adachi's The Lazy Genius Kitchen as a guide, Shelley and Rowena discuss prioritizing, essentializing, organizing, personalizing, and systemizing book organization. They emphasize the importance of individual choice, tailored to what best suits each person's needs and preferences.
Tune in to discover how Shelley and Rowena each approach the Lazy Genius process to transform their book organization. Whether you're a book lover looking to streamline your collection or just seeking inspiration for a more enjoyable reading experience, this episode is packed with valuable tips and ideas. Don't miss out on making your book storage and reading habits a whole lot more fun!
Episode Links Mentioned* Two Booked Up Episode 6: The Lazy Genius Way by Kendra Adachi * Two Booked Up Episode 7: How we are Lazy Geniusing our lives and how you can too * Two Booked Up Episode 8: Our best tips to “Lazy Genius” your business * Two Booked Up Episode 9: Naming What Matters * Two Booked Up Episode 37: Holiday Reads and Bookish Traditions
Book Links Mentioned * The Lazy Genius Kitchen: Have What You Need, Use What You Have, and Enjoy It Like Never Before by Kendra Adachi * Managing Humans by Michael Lopp * Sweep: The Story of a Girl and Her Monster by Jonathan Auxier
Others Links Mentioned * Library Thing App * Book Apps - Audible, Kindle, Libby * Australian Only Book Apps - Hoopla, IndyReads, BorrowBox,
Connect with us:Find us online at twobookedup.com and keep in touch with Two Booked Up via email by signing up for the Two Booked Up Bookclub and receive your FREE ‘Read More in ‘24’ Book checklist.
Connect with Rowena @rowenamabbott on IG and at rowenamabbott.com to learn more about coaching with her, including how you can identify and embrace your strengths. You can also get Rowena’s FREE e-books, The A to Z of Career and Life Confidence and The Criteria List here.
Connect with Shelley on LinkedIn at Shelley Tonkin Smith. Her copywriting business is at shelleysmithcreative.com.
In this episode, Shelley and Rowena celebrate the launch of Season 4 of the Two Booked Up podcast and two years of literary love, laughter, and friendship!
Shelley and Rowena are thrilled to have reached this incredible milestone and want to take you behind the scenes of their journey over the past year. From the ups to the downs, they’re sharing all the insights and reflections gathered from their time hosting the Two Booked Up podcast.
Whether you're a fellow podcaster, an avid reader, or an honorary member of their Two Booked Up book club, they can't wait to share this celebratory moment with you. So, grab a refreshing drink, settle in, and join us as they raise a glass to the past two years of Two Booked Up!
Thank you for being a part of our incredible community. Here's to many more seasons of literary adventures and meaningful conversations. Cheers!
Episode Links Mentioned* Two Booked Up Episode 36: Behind the scenes of Rowena’s novel — out now! * Two Booked Up Episode 37: Holiday Reads and Bookish Traditions * Two Booked Up Episode 38: Resolution Overwhelm? Try a Guiding Word Instead * Two Booked Up Episode 39: Read More in ‘24! Announcing the 2024 Reading Challenge * Two Booked Up Episode 40: How to Find Tranquility in the Turbulence * Two Booked Up Episode 41: How to Become Indistractable * Two Booked Up Episode 42: Embrace Your Five Senses… a chat about Life in Five Senses by Gretchen Rubin * Two Booked Up Episode 43: How to Run a Chill Business: Chill and Prosper by Denise Duffield-Thomas * Two Booked Up Episode 44: Could Harnessing Your Regrets Change Your Life? * Two Booked Up Episode 45: Can Good Feelings = Good Productivity? * Two Booked Up Episode 46: What we’ve been reading in the 24 for 2024 Challenge * Two Booked Up Episode 47: The Power of Content: Author Interview with Mel Daniels * Two Booked Up Episode 48: Why start with why? A discussion about Start with Why by Simon Sinek * Two Booked Up Episode 49: Fan Fave Revisited: The Four Tendencies by Gretchen Rubin
Book Links Mentioned * Avoiding the Friend Zone by Rowena Mabbott * The Power of Regret by Daniel Pink * Tranquility by Tuesday by Laura Vanderkam * Life In Five Senses by Gretchen Rubin * The Four Tendencies by Gretchen Rubin * Chill and Prosper by Denise Duffield Thomas * Indistractable by Nir Eyal * Feel Good Productivity by Ali Abdaal * The Power of Content: A simple framework to achieve content clarity and confidence by Mel Daniels * Start with Why by Simon Sinek
Others Links Mentioned * Shelley’s Descript Affiliate Link: https://get.descript.com/5ojtigdyrsn3
Connect with us:Find us online at twobookedup.com and keep in touch with Two Booked Up via email by signing up for the Two Booked Up Bookclub and receive your FREE ‘Read More in ‘24’ Book checklist.
Connect with Rowena @rowenamabbott on IG and at rowenamabbott.com to learn more about coaching with her, including how you can identify and embrace your strengths. You can also get Rowena’s FREE e-books, The A to Z of Career and Life Confidence and The Criteria List here.
Connect with Shelley on LinkedIn at Shelley Tonkin Smith. Her copywriting business is at shelleysmithcreative.com.
In this special between-seasons episode, Shelley and Rowena delve back into one of their most downloaded episodes, discussing the unique principles of Essentialism presented by Greg McKeown in his widely acclaimed book.
And it’s no wonder why. The principles of Essentialism, as shared by Greg McKeown, have a profound impact on our businesses and personal lives. We believe revisiting this topic will spark a renewed interest and inspire you to apply these principles in your own life.
Essentialism is not just a philosophy; it's a practical approach to life and work. It's about focusing on the few things that genuinely matter and eliminating the rest. By adopting this mindset, you can make the most of your time and energy and operate at your highest level of productivity.
If you love this idea, the good news is that there are three more episodes (episodes 12, 13, and 14) you can listen to if you want to learn more and hear all the insights gleaned from this book!
It’s a listener favourite, so stay tuned to enjoy revisiting the discussion of Essentialism by Greg McKeown.
Episode Links Mentioned* Two Booked Up Episode 11 - Essentialism by Greg McKeown - Overview and Top Takeaways * Two Booked Up Episode 12 - How to Live the Essentialist Life (inspired by Greg McKeown’s Essentialism) * Two Booked Up Episode 13 - Play your own game, Essentialists! A deep dive into PLAY, inspired by Essentialism by Greg McKeown * Two Booked Up Episode 14 - Boost your confidence and get paid to be YOU (inspired by Essentialism by Greg McKeown)
Book Links Mentioned * Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Greg McKeown * Effortless: Make It Easier To Do What Matters Most by Greg McKeown
Connect with us:Find us online at twobookedup.com and keep in touch with Two Booked Up via email by signing up for the Two Booked Up Bookclub and receive your FREE ‘Read More in ‘24’ Book checklist.
Connect with Rowena @rowenamabbott on IG and at rowenamabbott.com to learn more about coaching with her, including how you can identify and embrace your strengths. You can also get Rowena’s FREE e-books, The A to Z of Career and Life Confidence and The Criteria List here.
Connect with Shelley on LinkedIn at Shelley Tonkin Smith. Her copywriting business is at shelleysmithcreative.com.
In this episode, as Rowena and Shelley gear up for season four, they revisit a fan favourite and one of their most referenced books and episodes: Gretchen Rubin's The Four Tendencies.
This book has been a game changer for both of them—in the way they run their businesses, understand themselves, and even interpret the books and ideas discussed on this podcast!
Are you like Rowena, self-directed and on top of deadlines but uneasy with changes? Or are you more like Shelley, spontaneous and bold but struggle with schedules and rules?
According to Gretchen Rubin, these behaviours occur as a result of our tendencies — whether you’re an Upholder, Obliger, Questioner, or Rebel.
In this episode, Rowena and Shelley revisit their first discussion of the book, covering its key themes and providing an overview. But that's not all—in addition to this episode, there are three more in the archive, delving deeper into The Four Tendencies. Be sure to check out episodes 2, 3, and 4 to hear all the insights!
If you love The Four Tendencies or if you're curious to learn more, stick around as they revisit the magic of Gretchen Rubin's groundbreaking work and episode one of the podcast.
Episode Links Mentioned* Two Booked Up Episode 1 - The Four Tendencies by Gretchen Rubin * Two Booked Up Episode 2 - Personal Life and The Four Tendencies * Two Booked Up Episode 3 - Running Your Own Business Using The Four Tendencies * Two Booked Up Episode 4 - Take Yourself on a Date
Book Links Mentioned * The Four Tendencies by Gretchen Rubin
Other Links Mentioned
- Do the quiz at: quiz.gretchenrubin.com
Connect with us:Find us online at twobookedup.com and keep in touch with Two Booked Up via email by signing up for the Two Booked Up Bookclub and receive your FREE ‘Read More in ‘24’ Book checklist.
Connect with Rowena @rowenamabbott on IG and at rowenamabbott.com to learn more about coaching with her, including how you can identify and embrace your strengths. You can also get Rowena’s FREE e-books, The A to Z of Career and Life Confidence and The Criteria List here.
Connect with Shelley on LinkedIn at Shelley Tonkin Smith. Her copywriting business is at shelleysmithcreative.com.
If you want to write and develop your own website with Shelley’s help, get on the waitlist for the next run of Shelley's Words, Web, and Wisdom Program. Learn how to write and develop your own website in 6 intensive, but highly-supportive weeks.
For more information and to apply, go to: https://wordswebwisdom.carrd.co/.
️ Shelley shares a few spicy takes in her discussion with Rowena about the classic business book, Start with Why by Simon Sinek.
Rowena is in the interviewer’s chair this time and Shelley’s mission is to fast-forward you to the best parts of Start with Why, while calling out a few other parts that left her frowning.
It’s a pivotal book, but it’s also a bit dated and limited in its examples, so Shelley and Rowena extend the conversation, taking some of the big ideas in the book and talking about how you could apply them in your own business, career, or your personal life.
Join Shelley and Rowena as they start with why (without the overwhelm!).
03:12 Overview of Start with Why
06:22 Why start with Why?
09:28 How to apply the Golden Circle in your small business
13:57 When "finding your why" feels overwhelming
20:39 Why people and how people…?
25:32 Would a company's Why change over time?
Episode Links Mentioned* Two Booked Up Episode 6: The Lazy Genius Way by Kendra Adachi * Two Booked Up Episode 7: How we are Lazy Geniusing our lives and how you can too * Two Booked Up Episode 8: Our best tips to “Lazy Genius” your business * Two Booked Up Episode 9: Naming What Matters * Two Booked Up Episode 45: Can Good Feelings = Good Productivity? * Two Booked Up Episode 47: Interview with Mel Daniels, author of The Power of Content.
Book Links Mentioned * Start With Why by Simon Sinek * Feel Good Productivity by Ali Abdaal * The Lazy Genius Way by Kendra Adachi * The Party Crasher by Sophie Kinsella
Other Links Mentioned
- Simon Sinek’s Start with Why TEDTalk
- Free VIA Strengths Survey
Connect with us:Find us online at twobookedup.com and keep in touch with Two Booked Up via email by signing up for the Two Booked Up Bookclub and receive your FREE ‘Read More in ‘24’ Book checklist.
Connect with Rowena @rowenamabbott on IG and at rowenamabbott.com to learn more about coaching with her, including how you can identify and embrace your strengths. You can also get Rowena’s FREE e-books, The A to Z of Career and Life Confidence and The Criteria List here.
There are a few more days left to book a Clarity Kickstart session with Rowena at a 24% discount (You need to book and pay for your session by the end of June 2024 to get this special offer — the session can be held at a later date). Book your session at: https://www.rowenamabbott.com/clarity.
Connect with Shelley on LinkedIn at Shelley Tonkin Smith. Her copywriting business is at shelleysmithcreative.com.
If you want to write and develop your own website with Shelley’s help, you’re warmly invited to apply for the Words, Web, and Wisdom Program. Shelley's beta run of WWW starts on 8 July 2024 (so time is of the essence!). Learn how to write and develop your own website in 6 intensive, but highly-supportive weeks.
For more information and to apply, go to: https://wordswebwisdom.carrd.co/.
In this special episode, Rowena and Shelley interview Mel Daniels, author of The Power of Content.
This is a fantastic episode for business owners who may be feeling a bit stuck with content creation and marketing. Mel has a refreshing new take on content that will help you tap into your content superpowers rather than getting overwhelmed trying to follow a bunch of made-up formulas.
Not a business owner? No worries—this episode is for everyone. Mel’s message resonates across all aspects of life, encouraging you to infuse more of your unique self into your reading, hobbies, career, family, or any project you undertake.
Join Rowena and Shelley as they chat with Mel about her new book, the behind-the-scenes of her writing process and the inside scoop on her launch and marketing strategies.
Connect with Mel Daniels
- Facebook Group: The Content Project
- Website
Book Links Mentioned * The Power of Content: A simple framework to achieve content clarity and confidence by Mel Daniels * What Great Storytellers Know: Seven Skills to Become Your Most Influential and Inspiring Self by Bernadette Jiwa. * Avoiding The Friend Zone by Rowena Mabbott
Other Links Mentioned
- Free VIA Strengths Survey
Connect with us:Find us online at twobookedup.com and keep in touch with Two Booked Up via email by signing up for the Two Booked Up Bookclub and receive your FREE ‘Read More in ‘24’ Book checklist.
Connect with Rowena @rowenamabbott on IG and at rowenamabbott.com.
Grab Rowena’s FREE e-books, The A to Z of Career and Life Confidence and The Criteria List here.
And you can buy Rowena's novel, Avoiding the Friend Zone on Amazon.
Connect with Shelley on LinkedIn at Shelley Tonkin Smith.
Her copywriting business is at shelleysmithcreative.com, and check out The Word Nerd Store at learn.shelleysmithcreative.com to get Shelley’s Sales Page Step-by-Step Template + Video. There’s also Podcast Jumpstart, a workshop on getting your podcast onto the air, quickly and sustainably.
In this episode, Rowena and Shelley are discussing the books they’ve been reading, and checking in on their progress for the 24 for 2024 Reading Challenge.
The Challenge adds more purpose and variety to non-fiction reading choices and aims to inspire them and you to read more and read more widely, perhaps even trying out authors of genres you wouldn’t normally read. Also, as you’ll hear in this episode, you can make the challenge your own, including how to squeeze more reading into your busy life!
Join Shelley and Rowena to hear their non-fiction reads, what they recommendation and what they don’t, as well as a few of their favourite fiction reads from the last few months. Listen in for plenty of inspiration to add to your TBR list!
Episode Links Mentioned* Two Booked Up Episode 10 - How to find the time to read * Two Booked Up Episode 39 - Read More in ‘24! Announcing the 2024 Reading Challenge * Two Booked Up Episode 40 - How to Find Tranquility in the Turbulence * Two Booked Up Episode 45 -
Book Links Mentioned Rowena’s List
- Tell Me Again by Amy Thunig
- Build The Life You Want by Arthur C Brooks and Oprah Winfrey
- The House That Joy Built by Holly Ringland
- Love The Home You Have by Melissa Michaels
- Feel Good Productivity by Ali Abdaal
- Come As You Are: Revised and Updated by Emily Nagoksi
- The Minimalist Home by Joshua Becker
- 4AM: Answers to the conundrums that keep you up at night by Michelle Andrew and Zara McDonald
- Sustainable Minimalism by Stephanie Marie Seferian
- The Year of Less by Cait Flanders
- The Curated Closet by Anuschka Rees
- For Women Only by Shaunti Feldhahn
- This Year Will Be Different by Dominque Bertolucci
- Wear It Well by Allison Bornstein
- The Power of Content: A simple framework to achieve content clarity and confidence by Mel Daniels
- Burnout by Emily and Amelia Nagoski
- Weyward by Emilia Hart
- Tom Lake by Ann Patchett
Shelley’s List
- Make Your Own Rules: Stories and Hard-Earned Advice from a Creator in the Digital Age by Andrew Huang
- Start with Why by Simon Sinek
- How to Grow Your Small Business: A 6-Step Plan to Help Your Business Take Off by Donald Miller
- Think Faster Talk Smarter: How To Speak Successfully When You’re Put On The Spot by Matt Abrahams
- Profit First: Transform Your Business from a Cash-Eating Monster to a Money-Making Machine by Mike Michalowicz
- Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix by JK Rowling (Book 5 of the 7-book series)
- The Penderwicks at Point Mouette (Book 3 of 5) by Jeanne Birdsall; and
- Odder by Katherine Applegate
Other Links Mentioned
- The Egan Pattern Language (on The Lost Tools of Learning) by Brandon Hendrickson.
- The Evolve Your Style 31-Day Challenge
Connect with us:Find us online at twobookedup.com and keep in touch with Two Booked Up via email by signing up for the Two Booked Up Bookclub and receive your FREE ‘Read More in ‘24’ Book checklist.
Connect with Rowena @rowenamabbott on IG and at rowenamabbott.com.
Grab Rowena’s FREE e-books, The A to Z of Career and Life Confidence and The Criteria List here.
And you can buy Rowena's novel, Avoiding the Friend Zone on Amazon.
Connect with Shelley on LinkedIn at Shelley Tonkin Smith.
Her copywriting business is at shelleysmithcreative.com, and check out The Word Nerd Store at learn.shelleysmithcreative.com to get Shelley’s Sales Page Step-by-Step Template + Video. There’s also Podcast Jumpstart, a workshop on getting your podcast onto the air, quickly and sustainably.
Use the code: TWOBOOKEDUP or use this link for 50% all products in The Word Nerd Store through 31 May 2024.
In this episode, Rowena and Shelley discuss Ali Abdaal's book Feel Good Productivity.
Productivity books are often full of tips for working harder, hustling longer and hacks to make the most of your time. This book is completely different! Instead, Ali Abdaal puts forth the idea that instead of more discipline, we can accomplish more by focusing on our well-being and embracing joy!
Specifically, Ali discusses that having more fun can make us more productive, which is something we strongly believe in here at Two Booked Up. And, in this episode, we are walking the talk! For a fun change, Shelley dons her interviewer hat and interviews Rowena about the book.
Join Shelley and Rowena as they discuss key ideas and top takeaways, sharing how you can be productive and feel good, too!
Episode Links Mentioned* Two Booked Up Episode 6: The Lazy Genius Way by Kendra Adachi * Two Booked Up Episode 7: How we are Lazy Geniusing our lives and how you can too * Two Booked Up Episode 8: Our best tips to “Lazy Genius” your business * Two Booked Up Episode 9: Naming What Matters * Two Booked Up Episode 11: Essentialism by Greg McKeown * Two Booked Up Episode 12: How to Live the Essentialist Life * Two Booked Up Episode 13: Play Your Own Game * Two Booked Up Episode 14: Boost Your Confidence and Get Paid to Be You * Two Booked Up Episode 23: What’s the big deal about Atomic Habits? * Two Booked Up Episode 24: Supportive Habits * Two Booked Up Episode 25: Four Thousand Weeks by Oliver Burkeman * Two Booked Up Episode 26: How to become a better procrastinator * Two Booked Up Episode 27: How to use your time with intention * Two Booked Up Episode 40: How To Find Tranquility in the Turbulence * Two Booked Up Episode 41: How to Become Indistactable
Book Links Mentioned * Feel Good Productivity by Ali Abdaal * The Lazy Genius Way by Kendra Adachi * Essentialism by Greg McKeown * Atomic Habits by James Clear * Four Thousand Weeks by Oliver Burkeman * Tranquility by Tuesday by Laura Vanderkam * Indistractable by Nir Eyal * Think Faster, Talk Smarter by Matt Abrahams
Other Links Mentioned
- Ali Abdaal’s YouTube Channel
Connect with us:Find us online at twobookedup.com and keep in touch with Two Booked Up via email by signing up for the Two Booked Up Bookclub and receive your FREE ‘Read More in ‘24’ Book checklist.
Connect with Rowena @rowenamabbott on IG and at rowenamabbott.com.
Grab Rowena’s FREE e-books, The A to Z of Career and Life Confidence and The Criteria List here.
And you can buy Rowena's novel, Avoiding the Friend Zone on Amazon.
Connect with Shelley on LinkedIn at Shelley Tonkin Smith.
Her copywriting business is at shelleysmithcreative.com, and check out The Word Nerd Store at learn.shelleysmithcreative.com to get Shelley’s Sales Page Step-by-Step Template + Video. There’s also Podcast Jumpstart, a workshop on getting your podcast onto the air, quickly and sustainably.
Use the code: TWOBOOKEDUP or use this link for 50% all products in The Word Nerd Store through 31 May 2024.
Today, Rowena and Shelley are talking about regrets, specifically The Power of Regret: How Looking Backward Moves Us Forward — which is today’s book by Daniel Pink.
Do you ever find yourself dwelling on past mistakes or missed opportunities, feeling regretful and wishing you could go back in time to do things differently? Living with regret can be a painful experience, but what if those regrets could actually serve a positive purpose in your life?
In the book, Daniel Pink argues that reflecting on our regrets can help us make better decisions and become better people. By acknowledging and learning from our past mistakes, we can move forward with greater wisdom and confidence and use our regrets as a tool for personal growth and positive change. Sounds good, right?
So, join Rowena and Shelley as they discuss their favourite insights from the book and their top takeaways. Listen in to learn how harnessing your regrets can change your life.
Book Links Mentioned * The Power of Regret by Daniel Pink * Women of Good Fortune by Sophie Wan
Connect with us:Find us online at twobookedup.com and keep in touch with Two Booked Up via email by signing up for the Two Booked Up Bookclub and receive your FREE ‘Read More in ‘24’ Book checklist.
Connect with Rowena @rowenamabbott on IG and at rowenamabbott.com. You can also get Rowena’s FREE e-books, The A to Z of Career and Life Confidence and The Criteria List here.
Connect with Shelley on LinkedIn at Shelley Tonkin Smith. Her copywriting business is at shelleysmithcreative.com, and check out learn.shelleysmithcreative.com to get Shelley’s Sales Page Step-by-Step Template + Video. There’s also Podcast Jumpstart, a workshop on getting your podcast onto the air, quickly and sustainably.
Use the code: TWOBOOKEDUP or use this link for 50% all products through 31 May 2024.
Today, Rowena and Shelley are tapping into their inner chill and discussing Denise Duffield Thomas's book Chill and Prosper: The New Way to Grow Your Business, Make Millions, and Change the World.
If you’re interested in running your own business but feel it's too hard, or perhaps you are running a business but find you’re frequently overwhelmed by the need to do all the things, then this book and episode are for you!
Denise is an author, coach, and self-proclaimed "Chillpreneur" from Australia. ("Chillpreneur" was the original title of this book). Denise's strategy is centred around discovering a simpler path, and as a highly successful money mindset coach who has reached millionaire status, she knows her stuff! Listen to Denise’s podcast, Chill & Prosper here.
Join Rowena and Shelley as they discuss their favourite insights from the book and their top takeaways. Tune in to learn how you can Chill and Prosper!
Episode Links Mentioned* Two Booked Up Episode 6: The Lazy Genius Way by Kendra Adachi * Two Booked Up Episode 7: How we are Lazy Geniusing our lives and how you can too * Two Booked Up Episode 8: Our best tips to “Lazy Genius” your business * Two Booked Up Episode 9: Naming What Matters
Book Links Mentioned * Chill and Prosper by Denise Duffield Thomas * The Penderwicks Series by Jeanne Birdsall * Diary of a Wimpy Kid Series by Jeff Kinney * Harry Potter Series by JK Rowling * Avoiding the Friend Zone by Rowena Mabbott
Other Links Mentioned
- Chill and Prosper Podcast
- NEW! Get Shelley’s Step-by-Step Sales Page Template
Connect with us:Find us online at twobookedup.com and keep in touch with Two Booked Up via email by signing up for the Two Booked Up Bookclub and receive your FREE ‘Read More in ‘24’ Book checklist.
Connect with Rowena @rowenamabbott on IG and at rowenamabbott.com. You can also get Rowena’s FREE e-books, The A to Z of Career and Life Confidence and The Criteria List here.
Connect with Shelley on LinkedIn at Shelley Tonkin Smith. Her copywriting business is at shelleysmithcreative.com, and her new template and course hub is at learn.shelleysmithcreative.com.
In this episode, Shelley and Rowena discuss Gretchen Rubin’s latest book, Life In Five Senses: How Exploring the Senses Got Me Out of My Head and Into the World.
(And a note from Rowena and Shelley, we just hit record on this episode and CHATTED about the book. Would you mind letting us know what you think about this more casual and slightly more raw format...? podcast@shelleysmithcreative.com or check out our links below.)
If you're looking for some fun ideas to improve your self-knowledge, creativity, and productivity, enhance your relationships with loved ones, and boost your happiness, this is the episode for you!
In the book, Gretchen Rubin explains that embracing your five senses leads to a richer, more meaningful engagement with life. As part of this, she reminds us that by understanding our own tendencies and those of the people around us, we can better appreciate and nurture the diverse ways we all experience and interpret sensory information.
Rowena and Shelley discuss their favourite stories from the book and their top takeaways. Tune in to learn how embracing your five senses can improve your life!
Episode Links Mentioned* Two Booked Up Episode 1: The Four Tendencies by Gretchen Rubin * Two Booked Up Episode 2: Personal Life and The Four Tendencies * Two Booked Up Episode 3: Running Your Own Business Using The Four Tendencies * Two Booked Up Episode 4: Take Yourself on a Date * Two Booked Up Episode 10: How to find the time to read — and why it’s a fabulous idea to do so! (Inspiration is everywhere)
Book Links Mentioned * Life In Five Senses by Gretchen Rubin * The Four Tendencies by Gretchen Rubin * The House That Joy Built by Holly Ringland * Avoiding the Friend Zone by Rowena Mabbott
Other Links Mentioned
- Rowena’s Avoiding The Friend Zone Spotify Playlist
- Gretchen Rubin’s Life in Five Senses Quiz
Connect with us:Find us online at twobookedup.com and keep in touch with Two Booked Up via email by signing up for the Two Booked Up Bookclub and receive your FREE ‘Read More in ‘24’ Book checklist.
Connect with Rowena @rowenamabbott on IG and at rowenamabbott.com. You can also get Rowena’s FREE e-books, The A to Z of Career and Life Confidence and The Criteria List here.
Connect with Shelley on LinkedIn at Shelley Tonkin Smith. Her copywriting business is at shelleysmithcreative.com, and her writing and other musings are at shelleytonkinsmith.com.
In this episode, Shelley and Rowena discuss Nir Eyal's book Indistractable: How to Control Your Attention and Choose Your Life.
Perhaps you find yourself checking emails and replying to messages, and before you know it, hours have passed, and the work you were meant to complete is still waiting for you. If you’re tired of feeling like you're not making progress on your goals because of constant distractions, this episode is for you.
Rowena and Shelley discuss their top takeaways to help you become Indistractable. They offer insights and practical solutions and share their aha moments to help you manage your attention and achieve your goals.
If you're looking for ways to stay focused, intentional, and, yes, become Indistractable, join Shelley and Rowena for this must-listen episode.
Episode Links Mentioned* Two Booked Up Episode 1: The Four Tendencies by Gretchen Rubin * Two Booked Up Episode 26: How to become a better procrastinator * Two Booked Up Episode 38: Resolution Overwhelm? Try a Guiding Word Instead * Two Booked Up Episode 40: How To Find Tranquility in the Turbulence
Book Links Mentioned * Tranquility by Tuesday by Laura Vanderkam * The Four Tendencies by Gretchen Rubin * Profit First by Mike Michalowicz * Coffee and Eclairs by Clara Conrad * Avoiding the Friend Zone by Rowena Mabbott
Other Links Mentioned
- Lenny’s Podcast - Interview with Nir Eyal
- Subscribe to Rowena’s newsletter for monthly reading suggestions
Connect with us:Find us online at twobookedup.com and keep in touch with Two Booked Up via email by signing up for the Two Booked Up Bookclub and receive your FREE ‘Read More in ‘24’ Book checklist.
Connect with Rowena @rowenamabbott on IG and at rowenamabbott.com. You can also get Rowena’s FREE e-books, The A to Z of Career and Life Confidence and The Criteria List here.
Connect with Shelley on LinkedIn at Shelley Tonkin Smith. Her copywriting business is at shelleysmithcreative.com, and her writing and other musings are at shelleytonkinsmith.com.
Title: TBU#40: How to find tranquillity in the turbulence
Artwork Title: How to find tranquillity in the turbulence
It’s the first book for 2024, and Shelley and Rowena are excited to be talking about their top takeaways from the book Tranquility by Tuesday by time management guru Laura Vanderkam.
Tranquillity is a beautiful notion and very appealing to many, especially amid the hustle and bustle of day-to-day life —especially on an average Tuesday!
The book has some excellent tactics for calming the chaos without having to escape the realities of life, but rather to build a resilient schedule that’ll handle all the unpredictabilities that come our way.
Shelley and Rowena highlight their favourites of Laura’s nine rules, so if you’re looking for more tranquillity in life, be sure to join Shelley and Rowena for this episode.
Episode Links Mentioned* Two Booked Up Episode 1: The Four Tendencies by Gretchen Rubin * Two Booked Up Episode 2: Personal Life and The Four Tendencies * Two Booked Up Episode 3: Running Your Own Business Using The Four Tendencies * Two Booked Up Episode 4: Take Yourself on a Date * Two Booked Up Episode 6: The Lazy Genius Way by Kendra Adachi * Two Booked Up Episode 7: How we are Lazy Geniusing our lives and how you can too * Two Booked Up Episode 8: Our best tips to “Lazy Genius” your business * Two Booked Up Episode 9: Naming What Matters * Two Booked Up Episode 11: Essentialism by Greg McKeown * Two Booked Up Episode 12: How to Live the Essentialist Life * Two Booked Up Episode 13: Play Your Own Game * Two Booked Up Episode 14: Boost Your Confidence and Get Paid to Be You
Book Links Mentioned * Tranquility by Tuesday by Laura Vanderkam * The Four Tendencies by Gretchen Rubin * The Lazy Genius Way by Kendra Adachi * Essentialism by Greg McKeown * Weyward by Emilia Hart * Avoiding the Friend Zone by Rowena Mabbott
Connect with us:Find us online at twobookedup.com and keep in touch with Two Booked Up via email by signing up for the Two Booked Up Bookclub and receive your FREE ‘Read More in ‘24’ Book checklist.
Connect with Rowena @rowenamabbott on IG and at rowenamabbott.com. You can also get Rowena’s FREE e-books, The A to Z of Career and Life Confidence and The Criteria List here.
Connect with Shelley on LinkedIn at Shelley Tonkin Smith. Her copywriting business is at shelleysmithcreative.com, and her writing and other musings are at shelleytonkinsmith.com.
In this all-new episode of Two Booked Up, Shelley and Rowena are encouraging you to shake things up in 2024. Last year the bookworms reinvigorated their and your reading by taking a playful yet intentional approach.
And this year, they want you to read more and have more fun as you do it!
After all, what we read affects our feelings, thoughts, our actions, our mood, and really how we show up in the world. So, it’s important not to leave that to chance and instead to choose to read things that make you feel good or expand your knowledge.
But don’t worry, they aren’t getting too serious. Instead, they are embracing what is now a Two Booked Up tradition and announcing the 24 for 2024 Reading Challenge.
Tune in to hear how Rowena and Shelley are helping you have more fun as you read more in ’24!
Episode Links Mentioned
- Two Booked Up Episode 1: The Four Tendencies by Gretchen Rubin
- Two Booked Up Episode 13: Play Your Own Game
- Two Booked Up Episode 18: In Praise of Fiction
- Two Booked Up Episode 28: The Reading Challenge is On
- Two Booked Up Episode 35: The 23 for 2023 Reading Challenge - here’s how we’re tracking
- Two Booked Up Episode 36: Behind the Scenes of Rowena’s novel - out now!
- Two Booked Up Episode 37: Holiday Reads and Bookish Traditions
Book Links Mentioned * Create Anyway by Ashlee Gadd * Avoiding the Friend Zone by Rowena Mabbott * Profit First by Mike Michalowicz
Resources MentionedShelley is leading a Read-Along of Profit First by Mike Michalowitz in Anne Gray’s Leaders’ Library. Click here to sign up and join the introductory session for free, then you can join the full 8-week Read-Along for R1,749.
Let Shelley know at shelley@shelleysmithcreative.com if you’d like to secure your spot right now.
Connect with us:Find us online at twobookedup.com and keep in touch with Two Booked Up via email by signing up for the Two Booked Up Bookclub.
Connect with Rowena @rowenamabbott on IG and at rowenamabbott.com. You can also get Rowena’s FREE e-books, The A to Z of Career and Life Confidence and The Criteria List here.
Connect with Shelley on LinkedIn at Shelley Tonkin Smith. Her copywriting business is at shelleysmithcreative.com, and her writing and other musings are at shelleytonkinsmith.com.
Happy New February! At Two Booked Up, February is the new January! If you ever needed permission for a restart of the year, this episode provides that and much more.
In this episode, Rowena and Shelley share their guiding words, or phrases, of the year and what these words mean for this podcast and their reading lives, as well as their lives in general.
They discuss why a guiding word or phrase can feel more supportive than goals and how choosing a guiding word can bring more intention and creativity into your life.
So if you’d like some inspiration for choosing your guiding word or phrase for 2024, make sure you join Shelley and Rowena in this special episode.
Episode Links Mentioned* Two Booked Up Episode 37: Holiday Reads and Bookish Traditions * Two Booked Up Episode 1: The Four Tendencies by Gretchen Rubin * Two Booked Up Episode 2: Personal Life and The Four Tendencies * Two Booked Up Episode 3: Running Your Own Business Using The Four Tendencies * Two Booked Up Episode 4: Take Yourself on a Date
Book Links Mentioned * When by Daniel Pink * Avoiding the Friend Zone by Rowena Mabbott * The Lincoln Highway by Amor Towles * How to Grow Your Small Business by Donald Miller * Building a StoryBrand by Donald Miller * Anne of Green Gables by LM Montgomery * Indistractable by Nir Eyal * The People on Platform 5 by Clare Pooley * Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelley Van Pelt * The Emma Project by Sonali Dev * The Kilimia Stone by Ian Trevena * Profit First by Mike Michalowicz
Resources Mentioned* VIA Strengths Survey * Clarity Kickstart Coaching with Rowena * Shelley's Guest Read Along of Profit First Read-Along with Anne Gray's Leaders’ Library, starts 7 March at 12pm SAST and runs for 8 weeks. Email Shelley at shelley@shelleysmithcreative.com and I'll make sure you get access to the first session, which is free. You can then decide if you'd like to join up for the rest of the Read-Along.
Connect with us:Find us online at twobookedup.com and keep in touch with Two Booked Up via email by signing up for the Two Booked Up Bookclub.
Connect with Rowena @rowenamabbott on IG and at rowenamabbott.com. You can also get Rowena’s FREE e-books, The A to Z of Career and Life Confidence and The Criteria List here.
Connect with Shelley on LinkedIn at Shelley Tonkin Smith. Her copywriting business is at shelleysmithcreative.com, and her writing and other musings are at shelleytonkinsmith.com.
It’s that time of year, and Two Booked Up is celebrating with a Christmas Special episode. Rowena and Shelley will be talking about some of the ways that you can make this holiday season a little more bookish!
If you want to read more this season and encourage friends and family to do the same, this episode has some fun ideas for you to try out.
Rowena and Shelley also have some book recommendations for the holiday season; they share some of their favourite fiction and non-fiction books from the last few months and will tell you what’s on each of their “To Be Read” lists for the holidays!
Join Shelley and Rowena as they celebrate the end of 2023 in this holiday special!
Episode Links Mentioned* Two Booked Up Episode 28: The Reading Challenge is ON * Two Booked Up Episode 35: 23 for 2023 Reading Challenge - here’s how we’re tracking
Book Links Mentioned * Avoiding the Friend Zone by Rowena Mabbott * The Lincoln Highway by Amor Towles
Rowena’s favourites
- The Benevolent Society of Ill-Mannered Ladies by Alison Goodman
- Keep Moving by Maggie Smith
Shelley’s favourites
- Space Band by Tom Fletcher
- Radical Candor by Kim Scott
TBR lists
Shelley - Non-Fiction
- When by Daniel Pink
- Create Anyway by Ashlee Gadd
- Cave of Bones by Lee Berger
- Brain-Body Parenting by Mona DelaHooke (recommended on the excellent Wonderfully Wired Podcast)
- You Should Write a Book by Katel LeDu and Lisa Maria Marquis
- How to Grow Your Small Business by Donald Miller
Rowena - Non-Fiction
- Bright Shining by Julia Baird
- Life in Five Senses by Gretchen Rubin
- Everything and Nothing by Heather Mitchell
- Bird by Bird by Anne Lamott
- On Writing by Stephen King
Shelley - Fiction
- The Dictionary of Lost Words by Pip Williams
- Wool by Hugh Howey
- Mansfield Park by Jane Austin
- Anne of Green Gables by LM Montgomery
- Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix by JK Rowling
- A Terrible Kindness by Jo Browning Wroe
Rowena - Fiction
- Everyone On This Train Is A Suspect by Benjamin Stevenson
- The Wake-up Call by Beth O’Leary
- Darling Girls by Sally Hepworth
Resources Mentioned* Sarah Mackenzie’s Read Aloud Revival * Here’s Sarah’s RAR Podcast Episode on Jolabokaflod * And here's another great article on Jolabokaflod from All About Learning
Connect with us:Find us online at twobookedup.com and keep in touch with Two Booked Up via email by signing up for the Two Booked Up Bookclub.
Connect with Rowena @rowenamabbott on IG and at rowenamabbott.com. You can also get Rowena’s FREE e-books, The A to Z of Career and Life Confidence and The Criteria List here.
Connect with Shelley on LinkedIn at Shelley Tonkin Smith. Her copywriting business is at shelleysmithcreative.com, and her writing and other musings are at shelleytonkinsmith.com.
Shelley and Rowena love talking about books, but this episode is rather special because they are not just talking about a book they’ve both read.
They are talking about THE book Rowena has written! Rowena’s debut novel, Avoiding the Friend Zone, was published this week. It’s a perfect holiday read!
Shelley dons the interviewer hat and interviews Rowena, and together, they explore the joys and challenges of writing and publishing a book.
If you’ve thought about writing a book or are keen to learn about what goes into writing one, you’ll love this episode.
Join Shelley and Rowena as they celebrate the launch of Rowena’s novel.
Episode Links Mentioned* Two Booked Up Episode 1: The Four Tendencies by Gretchen Rubin * Two Booked Up Episode 6: The Lazy Genius Way by Kendra Adachi * Two Booked up Episode 13: Play Your Own Way
Book links* Avoiding the Friend Zone by Rowena Mabbott
Resources MentionedThe Creative Penn - Joanna Penn
Connect with us:Find us online at twobookedup.com and keep in touch with Two Booked Up via email by signing up for the Two Booked Up Bookclub.
Connect with Rowena @rowenamabbott on IG and at rowenamabbott.com. You can also get Rowena’s FREE e-books, The A to Z of Career and Life Confidence and The Criteria List here.
Connect with Shelley on LinkedIn at Shelley Tonkin Smith. Her copywriting business is at shelleysmithcreative.com, and her writing and other musings are at shelleytonkinsmith.com.
Shelley and Rowena are excited to share with you this Bonus episode of Two Booked Up. They are technically taking a break between podcast seasons but couldn’t resist sharing an update about how they have been going with the 2023 Two Booked Up Reading Challenge!
The 23 for 2023 Reading Challenge brings a bit more intentionality and diversity into their non-fiction reading lives — with a nice little bit of fun, too!
The Reading Challenge is a checklist of 23 different categories of books, and as you’ll hear in this episode, you can make the challenge your own, but the main aim is to inspire you to read more and more widely — try out a few authors or genres you wouldn’t normally have tried.
It’s not too late to join the Challenge. And you’ll have plenty of inspiration and some book recommendations to get you started because, in this episode, Shelley and Rowena will share some of the non-fiction books that made it onto their lists for the Challenge. And they also share a couple of favourite fiction reads from the last few months.
You’ll be adding a few books to your TBR list after this episode!
Episode Links Mentioned* Two Booked Up Episode 22: Reinvigorate your Reading with the 23 for 2023 Reading Challenge * Two Booked Up Episode 28: The Reading Challenge is ON
Non-Fiction Books MentionedRowena’s List
- Whole Notes by Ed Ayres
- The Female Eunuch by Germaine Greer
- The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz
- The Third Space by Adam Fraser
- Talking to Strangers by Malcolm Gladwell
- The Power of Giving Away Power by Matthew Barzun
- Fabulous But Broke by Melissa Browne
- The Life List; Master Every Moment to Live an Audacious Life by Kate Christie
- Did I Ever Tell You This? By Sam Neill
- The Instant by Amy Liptrot
Shelley’s List
- On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft by Stephen King
- Start with Why by Simon Sinek
- Chill & Prosper by Denise Duffield-Thomas
- The Power of Moments by Chip Heath and Dan Heath
- The Future of Education by Kieren Egan
Fiction Books MentionedRowena’s Choices
- The People on Platform 5 by Clare Pooley
- The Authenticity Project by Clare Pooley
- The Roadtrip by Beth O’Leary
Shelley’s Choices
- The Lincoln Highway by Amor Towles
- Avoiding the Friend Zone by Rowena Mabbott
Additional Links Mentioned Rowena’s Author Opt-In - Signup to hear more about her new novel, Avoiding The Friend Zone*, coming soon!
The Two Booked Up 23 for 2023 Reading ChallengeHave you signed up for the Two Booked Up 23 for 2023 Reading Challenge? This is a playful way you can build a reading habit and bring some intention to your reading life. We’ll be talking about the books we’ve each been reading for the Challenge in our next episode.
Sign up for your PDF Checklist for the Two Booked Up 23 for 2023 Reading Challenge here.
When you download the PDF, we’ll add you to our Two Booked Up Email list so that we can continue the fun together (but you can unsubscribe anytime).
Connect with us:Find us online at twobookedup.com and keep in touch with Two Booked Up via email by signing up for the Two Booked Up Bookclub.
Connect with Rowena @rowenamabbott on IG and at rowenamabbott.com. You can also get Rowena’s FREE e-book, The A - Z of Career and Life Confidence here.
Connect with Shelley @shelleysmithcreative on IG and @ShelleyTSmith on Twitter. Her copywriting business is at shelleysmithcreative.com and her writing and other musings are at shelleytonkinsmith.com.
It’s been a year since the first Two Booked Up podcast episode aired, and in this episode, Rowena and Shelley are celebrating their one-year podcast anniversary!
To mark this auspicious milestone, they are sharing some insights and reflections from their year of collaborative podcasting, including what they have loved and what they have learned. And they will answer some BIG questions. Some are listener questions, and others are ones they have used in their own behind-the-scenes process. Rowena and Shelley are pulling back the curtain on Two Booked Up in this episode.
Additionally, they are taking a big-picture view of all the episodes that have aired and are sharing their favourite takeaways and the books or ideas they keep coming back to!
And if this is your first Two Booked Up episode, welcome! This will also be a great episode to give you a taste of what the podcast is all about and give you some ideas on where to start diving into our back catalogue.
Join Rowena and Shelley as they celebrate the Two Booked Up anniversary.
Episode Links Mentioned * The Four Tendencies + Two Booked Up Episode 1 - The Four Tendencies by Gretchen Rubin + Two Booked Up Episode 2 - Personal Life and The Four Tendencies + Two Booked Up Episode 3 - Running Your Own Business using The Four Tendencies + Two Booked Up Episode 4 - Take Yourself on a Date
- The Lazy Genius Way
- Two Booked Up Episode 6 - The Lazy Genius Way by Kendra Adachi - Overview and Top Takeaways
- Two Booked Up Episode 7 - How We Are “Lazy Geniusing” our Lives - and how you can too
- Two Booked Up Episode 8 - Our Best Tips to “Lazy Genius” Your Business (Inspired by The Lazy Genius Way by Kendra Adachi)
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In this episode, Shelley and Rowena reflect on their words for the year. The bookworms are revisiting the idea they shared in their most popular episode, Episode 21: "February is the new January — our guiding words." With over half the year behind them, they're checking in on their progress.
Shelley shares how her word "momentum" has supported her to make a particularly important decision in her business. And Rowena's phrase for the year, "curate and cultivate" has resulted in her writing a novel — much to her (happy) surprise!
If you've ever wondered how a "word of the year" actually works — then there's plenty for you in this episode. Shelley and Rowena will share more on how their words/phrases have helped them with intention-setting and a light focus to the year.
Links Mentioned Two Booked Up Episode 21 - February is the New January
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The Two Booked Up 23 for 2023 Reading Challenge Have you signed up for the Two Booked Up 23 for 2023 Reading Challenge? This is a playful way you can build a reading habit and bring some intention to your reading life. We’ll be talking about the books we’ve each been reading for the Challenge in our next episode.
Sign up for your PDF Checklist for the Two Booked Up 23 for 2023 Reading Challenge here.
When you download the PDF, we’ll add you to our Two Booked Up Email list so that we can continue the fun together (but you can unsubscribe anytime).
Connect with us: Find us online at twobookedup.com and keep in touch with Two Booked Up via email by signing up for the Two Booked Up Bookclub.
Connect with Rowena @rowenamabbott on IG and at rowenamabbott.com. You can also get Rowena’s FREE e-book, The A - Z of Career and Life Confid
The Two Booked Up Podcast has come to the end of Season 2, and Shelley and Rowena are excited to share the highlights and stand-out moments of this Season. In this episode, the bookworms share common themes from the books they featured, the most popular episode, the thing that’s been the most fun, their top highlights, and their lightbulb moments!
It’s an episode of superlatives — all the things that stand out at this point of the journey. If you’ve been with Shelley and Rowena throughout Season 2, this will be a great episode to tie up some of the common themes and maybe direct you to a few episodes you want to revisit.
And if this is your first Two Booked Up episode, welcome! This will also be a great episode to give you a taste of what the podcast is all about and give you some ideas on where to start diving into our back catalogue.
Come and join Shelley and Rowena in conversation as they revisit the highlights and standouts of Season 2 of Two Booked Up!
Links Mentioned * Atomic Habits + Two Booked Up Episode 23 - What’s the Big Deal about Atomic Habits? + Two Booked Up Episode 24 - Supportive Habits: Intention + Habits = Change that’s Worth it
- Four Thousand Weeks
- Two Booked Up Episode 25 - Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals, Overview
- Two Booked Up Episode 26 - How to Become a Better Procrastinator, inspired by Four Thousand Weeks
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Two Booked Up Episode 27 - How to Use Your Time with Intention, insights from Four Thousand Weeks
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Workstyle
- Two Booked Up Episode 29 — Workstyle Overview
- Two Booked Up Episode 30 — Shelley and Rowena share their own Workstyle Stories
Shelley and Rowena are delighted to be interviewing Lizzie Penny and Alex Hirst, co-authors of the book featured and discussed over the last two episodes, the Sunday Times No 1 Bestseller, Workstyle: A Revolution for Wellbeing, Productivity and Society.
Workstyle is all about deliberately choosing when, where, and how you work — and that’s completely aligned with intentional living, which is something both Shelley and Rowena are passionate about.
Listen in to hear Lizzie Penny and Alex Hirst share what inspired them to create Workstyle, and how you too can embrace your own individualised workstyles and play your part in the wider Workstyle Revolution.
Links mentioned * Learn more about the Workstyle Revolution * Join the Workstyle Community on Slack * Lizzie Penny LizzieTheWorkstyler on Instagram and Lizzie Penny on LinkedIn * Alex Hirst — AlexTheWorkstyler on Instagram and Alex Hirst on LinkedIn * Two Booked Up Episode 29 — Workstyle Overview * Two Booked Up Episode 30 — Shelley and Rowena share their own Workstyle Stories * South African Listeners! Want a hardback version of Workstyle? Email shelley@shelleysmithcreative.com and let’s see if we can arrange a bulk order. * Alternatively, Workstyle is available on Kindle and Audible on Amazon.com and
In this episode, Rowena and Shelley are continuing the conversation about the book Workstyle: A Revolution for Wellbeing, Productivity, and Society, by Lizzie Penny and Alex Hirst.
They are going to be bringing the concept a little closer to home and sharing more about their own Workstyle Stories.
Specifically, they will explore one of the important tenets of the book, that you need to SET, PROJECT, and RESPECT the Workstyle.
That means you need to think about what your workstyle actually looks like, then tell the people you work with about your workstyle, and you need to respect other people’s workstyles — and if this revolution gains the traction it needs — other people will respect your workstyle too.
So, with that in mind, they are going to be PROJECTING their workstyle in this episode and hope it will give you some inspiration to SET your own workstyle. Which will lay the foundations for us all to RESPECT each other’s workstyles.
Links mentioned The Playful Mompreneur Episode 4, interview with Rowena
Become a better procrastinator A message from Shelley:
In Episode 26, I explained my 7Rs process for procrastinating better. I also wrote a blog post outlining the 7Rs process.
And now, I’m taking it a step further with an audio course on Becoming a Better Procrastinator.
My aim is to free up hours of time for you each week. So you can get the important stuff done and complete the projects that matter.
And because it’s an audio course, you can do it while you’re cooking dinner, shuttling the kids around in the car, or — even better, treating yourself to a solo retreat.
The course will be seven teaching sessions, each followed by a journaling session. So you could do it over seven days (teaching + journaling), 14 days (teaching one day, journaling the next — repeated for 7 days), or that solo retreat option, where you binge the whole lot on one day and then wake up the next day a better procrastinator!
Sign up for the VIP waitlist at procrastination.shelleytonkinsmith.com.
The Two Booked Up 23 for 2023 Reading Challenge Have you signed up for the Two Booked Up 23 for 2023 Reading Challenge? This is a playful way you can build a reading habit and bring some intention to your reading life. We’ll be talking about the books we’ve each been reading for the Challenge in our next episode.
Sign up for your PDF Checklist for the Two Booked Up 23 for 2023 Reading Challenge here.
When you download the PDF, we’ll also add you to our Two Booked Up Email list so that we can continue the fun together (but you can unsubscribe at any time).
Connect with us: Find us online at twobookedup.com and keep in touch with Two Booked Up via email by signing up for the Two Booked Up Bookclub.
Connect with
It’s time for a revolution! Our new featured book is by business partners, Lizzie Penny and Alex Hirst and it’s entitled Workstyle: A Revolution for Wellbeing, Productivity, and Society. Workstyle is a Sunday Times Number 1 Bestseller and when Lizzie and Alex talk about a revolution, they mean it.
If you're looking to work in your own way — throw out the 9-5, rethink hourly-based work, and even rethink flexible work, this is your book.
Lizzie and Alex have given expression to the ideas of individualised work, autonomy at work, and the freedom to choose when and where you work.
They make the case that by embracing Workstyle, you’ll get three major benefits:
- you’ll improve your well-being in a holistic way;
- you’ll become more productive; and
- you’ll play your part in building a more inclusive society, where everyone will be free to work in their own Workstyle.
If you're sceptical about whether you can ever work in a workstyle way, then tune in — embracing your own ideal Workstyle might be more possible than you think.
Links mentioned: * TBU Ep 28 - The Reading Challenge is ON (need recommendations… we’ve got 'em) * Learn more about the Workstyle Revolution
Become a better procrastinator A message from Shelley:
In Episode 26, I explained my 7Rs process for procrastinating better. I also wrote a blog post outlining the 7Rs process.
And now, I’m taking it a step further with an audio course on Becoming a Better Procrastinator.
My aim is to free up hours of time for you each week. So you can get the important stuff done and complete the projects that matter.
And because it’s an audio course, you can do it while you’re cooking dinner, shuttling the kids around in the car, or — even better, treating yourself to a solo retreat.
The course will be seven teaching sessions, each followed by a journaling session. So you could do it over seven days (teaching + journaling), 14 days (teaching one day, journaling the next — repeated for 7 days), or that solo retreat option, where you binge the whole lot on one day and then wake up the next day a better procrastinator!
Sign up for the VIP waitlist at procrastination.shelleytonkinsmith.com.
The Two Booked Up 23 for 2023 Rea
A few months ago Shelley and Rowena shared the 23 for 2023 Non-Fiction Reading Challenge. This challenge is a way to read with intention, but also keep reading fun and playful.
In this episode, they’re sharing their progress with the challenge and how it’s helped them to read more widely. They’ll also share some book recommendations and tips for making the challenge your own.
Oh, and they can’t resist throwing in a couple of fiction recommendations too.
So tune in and join the challenge if you haven’t already!
And even if you don’t join the challenge, you’ll walk away from this episode in the know about a whole lot of fabulous books.
Related Episodes of Two Booked Up* TBU Ep 13 - Play your own game! * TBU Ep 10 - How to find time to read * TBU Ep 18 - In praise of fiction * TBU Ep 22 - Reinvigorate your reading (23 for 2023 Reading Challenge)
Books mentioned in this episode
Rowena’s BooksNon-Fiction
Sheilas; Badass Women of Australian History by Eliza Reilly
The Light We Carry by Michelle Obama
Two Lipsticks and a Lover by Helen Frith Powell
The Gift of Asking by Kemi Nekvapil
30 Days 30 Ways to overcome anxiety by Bev Aisbett
We Should All Be Feminists by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
Workstyle by Lizzie Penny & Alex Hirst
Spiritually Loose by Susan Pearse
Chill and Prosper by Denise Duffield-Thomas
The Ethical Traveller by Imogen Lepere
Not Now, Not Ever by Julia Gillard
Fiction
This Is How It Always Is by Laurie Frankel
The Bookbinder of Jericho by Pip Williams
Shelley’s Books
Non-Fiction
A Place to Belong, Amber O’Neil Johnston
Chill and Prosper, Denise Duffield Thomas
The Power of Regret, Daniel Pink
Workstyle, Lizzie Penny and Alex Hirst
Tiny MBA, Alex Hillman — Download Alex and Amy Hoy’s Free Course, Launch FTW for a step-by-step plan for launching an info product
The Wild and Free Family, Ainsley Arment
Finding Winnie by Lindsay Mattick and Sophie Blackall
84 Charing Cross Road by Helene Hanff
Fiction
Fairy Tale by Stephen King
Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Gaimus
Become a better procrastinatorA message from Shelley:
In Episode 26, I explained my 7Rs process for procrastinating better. I also wrote a blog post outlining the 7Rs process.
And now, I’m taking it a step further with an audio course on Becoming a Better Procrastinator.
My aim is to free up hours of time for you each week. So you can get the important stuff done and complete the projects that matter.
And because it’s an audio course, you can do it while you’re cooking dinner, shuttling the kids around in the car, or — even better, treating yourself to a solo retreat.
The course will be seven teaching sessions, each followed by a journaling session. So you could do it over seven days (teaching + journaling), 14 days (teaching one day, journaling the next — repeated for 7 days), or that solo retreat option, where you binge the whole lot on one day and then wake up the next day a better procrastinator!
Here’s a secret that I feel safe sharing right down here in the show notes… (!!!) If I get it right, I’m going to include some of my original piano music to accompany your journaling. But I’m also thinking MVP here, so that part might come in an update! Either way, you’ll get beautiful music to help structure your journaling.
Sign up for the VIP waitlist at procrastination.shelleytonkinsmith.com.
The Two Booked Up 23 for 2023 Reading ChallengeHave you signed up for the Two Booked Up 23 for 2023 Reading Challenge? This is a playful way you can build a reading habit and bring some intention to your reading life. We’ll be talking about the books we’ve each been reading for the Challenge in our next episode.
Sign up for your PDF Checklist for the Two Booked Up 23 for 2023 Reading Challenge here.
When you download the PDF, we’ll also add you to our Two Booked Up Email list so that we can continue the fun together (but you can unsubscribe at any time).
Connect with us:Find us online at twobookedup.com and keep in touch with Two Booked Up via email by signing up for the Two Booked Up Bookclub.
Connect with Rowena @rowenamabbott on IG and at rowenamabbott.com. You can also get Rowena’s FREE new e-book, The A - Z of Career and Life Confidence here.
Connect with Shelley @shelleysmithcreative on IG and @ShelleyTSmith on Twitter. Her copywriting business is at shelleysmithcreative.com and her writing and other musings are at shelleytonkinsmith.com.
“What would it mean to spend the only time you ever get in a way that truly feels as though you are making it count?”
That’s the question Oliver Burkeman poses at the end of Four Thousand Weeks, saying that it’s the most fundamental question of time management.
To answer that question, he poses five more specific questions, which Rowena and Shelley are diving into in this episode of Two Booked Up. The questions are:
- Where in your life or your work are you currently pursuing comfort, when what’s called for is a little discomfort?
- Are you holding yourself to, and judging yourself by, standards of productivity or performance that are impossible to meet?
- In what ways have you yet to accept the fact that you are who you are, not the person you think you ought to be?
- In which areas of life are you still holding back until you feel like you know what you’re doing?
- How would you spend your days differently if you didn’t care so much about seeing your actions reach fruition?
Rowena shares lots of ideas and examples of how we can use these questions to help guide our decision-making and our use of time in a more intentional way.
Learn more about becoming a better procrastinatorPart of feeling like you’re making your time count means procrastinating better. Shelley and Rowena discussed this in the last episode of Two Booked Up, Becoming a better procrastinator.
Shelley was so taken with the idea that she’s put together a blog post on how to procrastinate better. You’ll learn her 7-step process for better procrastination and ultimately get the important stuff done. There’s a nice downloadable printable for you there too.
Check out the post here.
Related Episodes of Two Booked Up* TBU Ep 13 - Play your own game! * TBU - The Lazy Genius Way + Overview (Ep 6) + Lazy Genius your Life (Ep 7) + Lazy Genius your Business (Ep 8) + Name what matters (Ep 9)
- TBU - Essentialism
- Overview (Ep 11)
- Live an Essentialist Life (Ep 12)
- Play your own game (Ep 13)
- Be paid to be you (Ep 14)
The Two Booked Up 23 for 2023 Reading ChallengeHave you signed up for the Two Booked Up 23 for 2023 Reading Challenge? This is a playful way you can build a reading habit and bring some intention to your reading life. We’ll be talking about the books we’ve each been reading for the Challenge in our next episode.
Sign up for your PDF Checklist for the Two Booked Up 23 for 2023 Reading Challenge here.
When you download the PDF, we’ll also add you to our Two Booked Up Email list so that we can continue the fun together (but you can unsubscribe at any time).
Connect with us:Find us online at twobookedup.com and keep in touch with Two Booked Up via email by signing up for the Two Booked Up Bookclub.
Connect with Rowena @rowenamabbott on IG and at rowenamabbott.com. You can also get Rowena’s FREE new e-book, The A - Z of Career and Life Confidence here.
Connect with Shelley @shelleysmithcreative on IG and @ShelleyTSmith on Twitter. Her copywriting business is at shelleysmithcreative.com and her writing and other musings are at shelleytonkinsmith.com.
Don’t forget to check out Shelley’s post, How to Procrastinate Better — inspired by Episode 26 of Two Booked Up.
Shelley and Rowena are continuing the conversation about Four Thousand Weeks by Oliver Burkeman.
In his book, Oliver drops the truth bomb that we ALL procrastinate — even the most organised among us! — and that the trick to managing our 4000 weeks is not to fight against procrastination… but to procrastinate BETTER.
Using this idea and running with it… Shelley will take a deep dive into exploring how we can become better procrastinators. She shares 7 steps to support you procrastinate with intention.
So, if you want to know how to become a better procrastinator make sure you tune in.
And if you'd like a printable of the 7Rs that'll help you become a better procrastinator, head on over to shelleytonkinsmith.com.
Links mentioned in the Show
- Ness Labs article; Understanding the Emotions Behind Procrastination
- Amy Hoy’s Launch For The Win
The Two Booked Up 23 for 2023 Reading ChallengeHave you signed up for the Two Booked Up 23 for 2023 Reading Challenge? This is a playful way you can build a reading habit and bring some intention to your reading life — without any need for rewards and/or punishment ;)
Sign up for your PDF Checklist for the Two Booked Up 23 for 2023 Reading Challenge here.
When you download the PDF, we’ll also add you to our Two Booked Up Bookclub Email list, so we can continue the fun together (but you can unsubscribe at any time).
Connect with us:Find us online at twobookedup.com and keep in touch with Two Booked Up via email by signing up for the Two Booked Up Bookclub.
Connect with Rowena @rowenamabbott on IG and at rowenamabbott.com. You can also get Rowena’s FREE new e-book, The A - Z of Career and Life Confidence here.
Connect with Shelley @shelleysmithcreative on IG and @ShelleyTSmith on Twitter. Her copywriting business is at shelleysmithcreative.com and her writing and other musings are at shelleytonkinsmith.com.
It’s time to dive into a new book here on Two Booked Up and we’ve got a cracker for you! Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals by Oliver Burkeman.
If you’re a mortal, you should definitely tune in!
But seriously, if you’ve struggled with time management and feel frustrated that the latest productivity technique has failed you — then this book is for you.
It turns the idea of time management on its head and offers a very different take on productivity from what you might have come across in the “get lots of stuff done” category.
Come and join Shelley and Rowena’s conversation as they give an overview of the book and share their top takeaways.
The Two Booked Up 23 for 2023 Reading ChallengeHave you signed up for the Two Booked Up 23 for 2023 Reading Challenge? This is a playful way you can build a reading habit and bring some intention to your reading life — without any need for rewards and/or punishment ;)
Sign up for your PDF Checklist for the Two Booked Up 23 for 2023 Reading Challenge here.
When you download the PDF, we’ll also add you to our Two Booked Up Bookclub Email list, so we can continue the fun together (but you can unsubscribe at any time).
Connect with us:Find us online at twobookedup.com and keep in touch with Two Booked Up via email by signing up for the Two Booked Up Bookclub.
Connect with Rowena @rowenamabbott on IG and at rowenamabbott.com. You can also get Rowena’s FREE new e-book, The A - Z of Career and Life Confidence here.
Connect with Shelley @shelleysmithcreative on IG and @ShelleyTSmith on Twitter. Her copywriting business is at shelleysmithcreative.com and her writing and other musings are at shelleytonkinsmith.com.
When you hear the word “habits,” how do you feel? A sense of heaviness or obligation… feeling guilty about your “bad” habits… or even feeling ashamed that you haven’t been able to stick to your habits?
If that’s how you feel about habits, you’re not alone. But it doesn’t have to be that way! After Shelley’s takedown of Atomic Habits in the last episode, we thought we’d consider habits through a bit of a softer, more intentional lens in this episode.
So today on Two Booked Up, Rowena is encouraging you to bring some intention to your habits — so that they can be truly supportive of a bigger vision, rather than a whole list of “shoulds.”
She goes through seven core habit areas and encourages you to commit to just one habit that means something to you and aligns with the person you’re becoming.
This is not the first time Rowena has talked about habits, so she’s got plenty of extra resources for you too…
Rowena’s Blog Posts on Habits and Related TopicsBook mentioned: Viktor Frankl, in Man’s Search for Meaning
Simplify your Life for Clarity and Confidence; My Top 7 Hacks
Self-care hacks for busy people
Daily journal prompts
Developing a morning or evening routine
It’s easier to keep up than catch up
For busy grown-ups who think play is just for kids
Inspiration can be found anywhere and everywhere
Create space for creativity
The Two Booked Up 23 for 2023 Reading ChallengeHave you signed up for the Two Booked Up 23 for 2023 Reading Challenge? This is a playful way you can build a reading habit and bring some intention to your reading life — without any need for rewards and/or punishment ;)
Sign up for your PDF Checklist for the Two Booked Up 23 for 2023 Reading Challenge here.
When you download the PDF, we’ll also add you to our Two Booked Up Bookclub Email list, so we can continue the fun together (but you can unsubscribe at any time).
Connect with us:Find us online at twobookedup.com and keep in touch with Two Booked Up via email by signing up for the Two Booked Up Bookclub.
Connect with Rowena @rowenamabbott on IG and at rowenamabbott.com. You can also get Rowena’s FREE new e-book, The A - Z of Career and Life Confidence here.
Connect with Shelley @shelleysmithcreative on IG and @ShelleyTSmith on Twitter. Her copywriting business is at shelleysmithcreative.com and her writing and other musings are at shelleytonkinsmith.com.
Shelley’s got a bee in her bonnet in this episode! The reason? Atomic Habits by James Clear. Since it was published in October 2018, it has appeared in the best-seller list multiple times and gets recommendations from far and wide — especially around the start of a new year.
Yet Shelley is not a fan and doesn’t believe this book deserves to be the definitive book on habits (gasp!). In this episode, she goes through her reasons why — and yes, spills some tea in the process!
Shelley argues that James Clear goes out of order, putting habit formation before much consideration of WHY you’d want to form those habits in the first place (leaving you with a list of “shoulds”). She also found his definition of the term “habits” to be too vague — so much so that he was giving credit to habits when the credit was due to something else entirely.
And then there’s the very behviourist (carrot-and-stick), hardcore, pushy way that James Clear approaches habits. And ooooh, does she take exception to that!
Listen in and let us know if you think Shelley has been too harsh on James Clear. Or, did she express some of the reservations you’ve had about the book?
Find Shelley @ShelleyTSmith on Twitter and Rowena @rowenamabbott on Instagram.
The Two Booked Up 23 for 2023 Reading ChallengeHave you signed up for the Two Booked Up 23 for 2023 Reading Challenge? This is a playful way you can build a reading habit and bring some intention to your reading life — without any need for rewards and/or punishment ;)
Sign up for your PDF Checklist for the Two Booked Up 23 for 2023 Reading Challenge here.
When you download the PDF, we’ll also add you to our Two Booked Up Bookclub Email list, so we can continue the fun together (but you can unsubscribe at any time).
Connect with us:Find us online at twobookedup.com and keep in touch with Two Booked Up via email by signing up for the Two Booked Up Bookclub.
Connect with Rowena @rowenamabbott on IG and at rowenamabbott.com. You can also get Rowena’s FREE new e-book, The A - Z of Career and Life Confidence here.
Connect with Shelley @shelleysmithcreative on IG and @ShelleyTSmith on Twitter. Her copywriting business is at shelleysmithcreative.com and her writing and other musings are at shelleytonkinsmith.com.
If you find yourself getting stuck in a rut with a particular book genre, or if you’re spending more time reading social media posts than books — and you want to change that — then we’ve got a fun challenge to share with you.
Join the Two Booked Up 23 for 2023 Reading Challenge. In this episode, Rowena and Shelley will explain how the challenge will work and the intention behind it… which actually is INTENTION!
We’d like to inspire you to bring a bit more intention into your reading life so that you can reap the many benefits of reading, like feeling inspired, broadening your perspectives, igniting your creativity, and being the cleverest person at the dinner table. OK, just kidding about that last one ;)
The Two Booked Up 23 for 2023 Reading Challenge is a playful way you can bring some intention to your reading life, and you can be as rigid or as flexible as you like when it comes to filling in the categories.
Sign up to get your PDF Checklist for the Two Booked Up 23 for 2023 Reading Challenge here.
When you download the PDF, we’ll also add you to our Two Booked Up Bookclub Email list, so we can continue the fun together (but you can unsubscribe at any time).
Here are the books mentioned in this week’s episode:
- Two Lipsticks and a Lover by Helena Frith Powell
- The Power of Regret by Daniel Pink
- How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie
- The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey
- Spiritually Loose by Susan Pearse
And mentions of past episodes of Two Booked Up:
- Episode 13 on the power of play
- Episode 18 on fiction and how ideas can come from anywhere
Connect with us:Find us online at twobookedup.com and keep in touch with Two Booked Up via email by signing up for the Two Booked Up Bookclub.
Connect with Rowena @rowenamabbott on IG and at rowenamabbott.com. You can also get Rowena’s FREE new e-book, The A - Z of Career and Life Confidence here.
Connect with Shelley @shelleysmithcreative on IG and @ShelleyTSmith on Twitter. Her copywriting business is at shelleysmithcreative.com and her writing and other musings are at shelleytonkinsmith.com.
Rowena and Shelley are back with Season 2 of Two Booked Up! Woohoo!
But… whaaaaaat?! How is it February?!!! Honestly, do you feel like you’ve somehow got behind on all the New Year's to-dos? Could you do with a bit of a fresh start to the year? Then this episode is for you.
Or are you experiencing February as “Mum’s New Year”? We really feel this in the southern hemisphere, because we’ve had our long summer holidays and the kids are only getting back to school at this point.
So we’ve decided to proclaim February as the new January and in this episode, Rowena and Shelley are bringing you some New Year’s Day, fresh-start energy, as they share their guiding words of the year. And of course, you’ll get a few book recommendations as well!
Here are the books mentioned in this week’s episode:
- Workstyle by Lizzie Penny and Alex Hirst — we read the audiobook and there is now also a Kindle version available, as well as the hardcover (Amazon.com links)
- 4000 Weeks: Time Management for Morals by Oliver Burkman
- The Wild and Free Family: Forging Your Own Path to a Life Full of Wonder, Adventure, and Connection by Ainsley Arment
- Spiritually Loose by Susan Pearse
- Things That Matter by Joshua Becker
Connect with us:Find us online at twobookedup.com and keep in touch with Two Booked Up via email by signing up for the Two Booked Up Bookclub.
Connect with Rowena @rowenamabbott on IG and at rowenamabbott.com. You can also get Rowena’s FREE new e-book, The A - Z of Career and Life Confidence here.
Connect with Shelley @shelleysmithcreative on IG and @ShelleyTSmith on Twitter. Her copywriting business is at shelleysmithcreative.com and her writing and other musings are at shelleytonkinsmith.com.
This episode was supposed to be a minisode, but COME ON! Rowena and Shelley are two bookworms, two boy moms, and this is a topic that is very near to their hearts!
So if you’re a parent and you want your kids to identify as “readers,” to love reading, and to create a culture of reading in your home, then there’s going to be so much gold in this episode for you.
And while the focus is on kids, Rowena and Shelley are also looking more broadly at how you can cultivate a reading culture in your home — whatever your home looks like. So regardless of whether you have kids in your life or not, there are going to be some fun insights and tips for you.
If reading more books and reigniting your love of reading is one of your New Year’s goals, make sure to listen for inspiration and ideas of how YOU can fall in love with reading all over again, whether you are an adult, teen, big kid or little kid.
Links
Books mentioned:
- A Tale of Two Cities, Charles Dickens
- The Hobbit, JR Tolkien
- Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Jeff Kinney
- Captain Underpants, Dav Pilkey
- The 13 Story Treehouse, Andy Griffiths & Terry Denton
- Diary of an 8-Bit Warrior
- Trumpet of the Swan, E.B. White
- Charlotte’s Web, E.B White
- Flora and Ulysses, Kate DiCamillo
- How to Tame your Dragon, Cressida Cowell
- Ramona Quimby Series by Beverly Cleary
- Dory Fantasmagory, Abby Hanlon
- Knock Three Times, Cressida Cowell
- The Tale of Despereaux, Kate DiCamillo
Resources:
- Read Aloud Revival, Sarah Mackenzie
- Read Aloud Revival Booklists
- Read Aloud Revival Podcast
- Read Aloud Revival Book Recommendations
- Read Aloud Family
- Everyday Reading by Janssen
- Twinkl
- Rowena’s Design Your Season
- Email shelley@shelleysmithcreative.com to enquire about an Ask Me Anything Call
Connect with us:Find us online at twobookedup.com and keep in touch with Two Booked Up via email by signing up for the Two Booked Up Bookclub.
Connect with Rowena @rowenamabbott on IG and at rowenamabbott.com. You can also get Rowena’s FREE new e-book, The A - Z of Career and Life Confidence here.
Connect with Shelley @shelleysmithcreative on IG and @ShelleyTSmith on Twitter. Her copywriting business is at shelleysmithcreative.com and her writing and other musings are at shelleytonkinsmith.com.
Regular books or audiobooks? Or put another way: reading with your eyes or reading with your ears? Which do you prefer?
In this bonus episode, Rowena and Shelley explore both listening and reading books — covering the benefits and the drawbacks of each. And they share their personal preferences too, so you can decide for yourself which is best for you — reading with your eyes or your ears.
Connect with us on social media and let us know if you have a preference and why. We’d love to hear your stories.
Links
Read Aloud Revival, Sarah Mackenzie
Lean In, Sheryl Sandburg
Playing Big, Tara Mohr
Think Again, Adam Grant
Chatter, Ethan Kross
The Lazy Genius Kitchen, Kendra Adachi
Audible
Scribd
Audible Australia
BorrowBox Australia
Libby
Overdrive
Apple Books
Connect with us:Find us online at twobookedup.com and keep in touch with Two Booked Up via email by signing up for the Two Booked Up Bookclub.
Connect with Rowena @rowenamabbott on IG and at rowenamabbott.com. You can also get Rowena’s FREE new e-book, The A - Z of Career and Life Confidence here.
Connect with Shelley @shelleysmithcreative on IG and @ShelleyTSmith on Twitter. Her copywriting business is at shelleysmithcreative.com and her writing and other musings are at shelleytonkinsmith.com.
Two Booked Up is a podcast about personal and professional development books, but Shelley and Rowena also love to read fiction!
So today on Two Booked Up, in another of the bonus episodes that make up the Summer Series, Shelley and Rowena are singing the praises of fiction! Because reading a great story is not only a great brain break and leisure activity, it can be useful in your business, your career and in your day-to-day life.
Sharing lots of fascinating research into the benefits and advantages of reading fiction, this is an episode worth listening to, even if (or especially if!) you don’t usually read fiction or haven’t done for some time.
You just may be convinced after you listen!
Links
Books mentioned:
The Tale of Despereaux, Kate DiCamillo
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Ian Fleming
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Flies Again, Frank Cottrell-Boyce (a trilogy of spin-off books based on the Ian Fleming original)
The Last Bookshop in London, Madeleine Martin
Connect with us:Find us online at twobookedup.com and keep in touch with Two Booked Up via email by signing up for the Two Booked Up Bookclub.
Connect with Rowena @rowenamabbott on IG and at rowenamabbott.com. You can also get Rowena’s FREE new e-book, The A - Z of Career and Life Confidence here.
Connect with Shelley @shelleysmithcreative on IG and @ShelleyTSmith on Twitter. Her copywriting business is at shelleysmithcreative.com and her writing and other musings are at shelleytonkinsmith.com.
With Rowena in Australia and Shelley in South Africa, it is Summer in Two Booked Up Land! Kids are on school holidays and just about everyone is heading off on vacation or taking some time off. Long days spent relaxing by the pool or on the beach beckon.
And for those of you in the northern hemisphere, it’s a great time to curl up under a cozy blanket with a good book.
So today, in the next bonus episode of the Summer Series of Two Booked Up, Rowena and Shelley are sharing the non-fiction and fiction books that are on their summer TBR lists. With a mix of fiction and non-fiction books, both bookworms share what they are looking forward to reading.
You might hear a suggestion to add to your reading list too! So, as promised, here are links to all the books we’ve mentioned on the show.
Links
Shelley’s summer reading list:
- Stardust by Neil Gaiman
- Fairy Tale by Stephen King
- The Librarian Spy, Madeleine Martin
- Workstyle, Alex Hirst and Lizzie Penny
- A Place to Belong: Celebrating Diversity and Kinship in the Home and Beyond, Amber O’Neal Johnston
- Four Thousand Weeks; time management for mortals by Oliver Burkeman
- Things that Matter; overcoming distraction to pursue a more meaningful life by Joshua Becker
- The A to Z of Career and Life Confidence, Rowena Mabbott
Rowena’s summer reading list:
- The Good Wife of Bath, Karen Brooks
- French Braid, Anne Tyler
- Murder in Williamstown, Kerry Greenwood
- Murder most Royal, SJ Bennett
- Spiritually Loose; uncover the path to your divine life, Susan Pearse
- Back Yourself; advice and inspiration to create the business you’ve been dreaming of, Katy Garner & Peace Mitchell
Connect with us:Find us online at twobookedup.com and keep in touch with Two Booked Up via email by signing up for the Two Booked Up Bookclub.
Connect with Rowena @rowenamabbott on IG and at rowenamabbott.com. You can also get Rowena’s FREE new e-book, The A - Z of Career and Life Confidence here.
Connect with Shelley @shelleysmithcreative on IG and @ShelleyTSmith on Twitter. Her copywriting business is at shelleysmithcreative.com and her writing and other musings are at shelleytonkinsmith.com.
Shelley and Rowena are looking back at 2022 and highlighting seven standout non-fiction books that they’ve read this year.
So if you’re looking for ideas to add to your TBR list for the holidays and into 2023, you’re in the right place!
Listen in for why each of the books made it onto each bookworms’ lists — and, for your convenience, here’s a list of the books for you to check out.
Links
Rowena’s favourite non-fiction reads;
- From Strength to Strength by Arthur C Brooks
- Things that Matter; overcoming distraction to pursue a more meaningful life by Joshua Becker
- Four Thousand Weeks; time management for mortals by Oliver Burkeman
- Burnout; the secret to solving the stress cycle by Emily and Amelia Nagoski
- Into the Rip; how the Australian way of risk made my family stronger, happier … and less American by Damien Cave
- The Space Between The Stars by Indira Naidoo
- The Happiest Man on Earth by Eddie Jaku
Shelley’s favourite non-fiction reads;
- Better Than Before, by Gretchen Rubi
It’s the final episode of Season 1, so Rowena and Shelley chat about the highlights from each of the three books they discussed and pull together the overall theme of the season.
The books discussed in Season 1 were The Four Tendencies by Gretchen Rubin, The Lazy Genius Way by Kendra Adachi and Essentialism by Greg McKeown.
Rowena and Shelley also share that there will be Season 2 of the Two Booked Up podcast, landing in February 2023. But don’t worry — you won’t be without your Two Booked Up fix until then! There’s a series of bonus episodes coming your way over the holiday period — The Summer Series or the Winter Wander (depending on your hemisphere!).
Links mentioned
- The Four Tendencies, Gretchen Rubin
- The Lazy Genius Way, Kendra Adachi
- Essentialism, Greg McKeown
Listen to the previous episodes on The Four Tendencies by Gretchen Rubin:
- Episode 1: Overview and Top Takeaways
- Episode 2: Personal Life and The Four Tendencies
- Episode 3: Running your own business using The Four Tendencies
- Episode 4: Take yourself on a date
Listen to the previous episodes on The Lazy Genius Way by Kendr
Today Rowena and Shelley not only wrap up their conversations about Essentialism; The Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Greg McKeown but they also bring together a few thematic threads from the other two books featured in this season — the Four Tendencies and The Lazy Genius Way.
Rowena shares how embracing the essentialist principles of ‘Explore’, ‘Eliminate’ and then ‘Execute’ in your career or business can lead to greater confidence.
When you combine the Essentialist approach with knowing yourself better (our top takeaway from The Four Tendencies) and naming what matters (our top takeaway from The Lazy Genius Way) these ideas all intersect to make you feel more confident.
And here’s the best part about stepping into your confidence and discovering your “highest level of contribution,” as Greg puts it… You find more ways to get paid to be YOU and really do work that comes easily to you and that is aligned with your strengths.
Links
Rowena has written several posts on this topic. Here’s some further reading for you:
Know your Values; How to live with intention
A key step for Clarity; determine what enough means for you
Simplify your Life for Clarity and Confidence; My Top 7 Hacks
Be paid to be you; embrace your strengths
What we’re reading: Shelley is reading Nettle and Bone by T. Kingfisher
Rowena is reading Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Frankel
Connect with us: Find us online at twobookedup.com and keep in touch with Two Booked Up via email by signing up for the Two Booked Up Bookclub.
Connect with Rowena @rowenamabbott on IG and at rowenamabbott.com
Does an Essentialist really play around? That seems a little frivolous!
Play is in fact a major part of living life as an Essentialist, as you’ll learn in this episode of Two Booked Up.
Rowena and Shelley are continuing their discussion of Essentialism; The Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Greg McKeown, and doing a deep dive into one of the ideas that comes up in Chapter 7of the book: the importance of Play in the Essentialist life.
As The Playful Momprenueur, Shelley has done a lot of research into the concept of play and has made it her mission to be more playful in life and business. In her conversation with Rowena, she reflects on the fact that an Essentialist spends a lot of time exploring — and play is the perfect way to explore.
The bookworms review the properties of Play, as outlined by Stuart Brown in his book Play. They talk about why play is so beneficial, even for us serious adults ;). And they share real life examples of how you can incorporate play into your daily life and into your business or career.
Most of the examples will be simple to implement and pragmatically playful. Other examples involve Shelley acting like a Disney villain! Feel free to choose how silly you’d like your version of play to be…
Links The Playful Momprenueur Podcast
The Playful Mompreneur Episode 13: A review of the book Play by Stuart Brown
Play: How it Shapes the Brain, Opens the Imagination, and Invigorates the Soul by Stuart Brown
Connect with Helen Joy Butler on Instagram (solo retreats, space clearing, soul plan readings, and more)
Rowena’s Design Your Season Self-Guided Workshop + Workbook
Shelley’s blog posts on experimentation —
It’s something of an Essentialist Exam on Two Booked Up today! How will Rowena and Shelley stack up as Essentialists?
In the episode, the bookworms consider these questionsin the light of their featured book, Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Greg McKeown:
- In what ways did you already consider yourself an Essentialist before you read the book?
- How have you become more of an Essentialist after reading the book?
- In which areas do you feel you still have some work to do in order to become a "true Essentialist"?
This is a continuation of the discussion Shelley and Rowena started last week about the book. So, if you’d like an overview of Essentialism, make sure you’re subscribed to Two Booked Up and then you’ll be able to find the episode prior to this one, Episode 11.
But today is all about application of the principles of Essentialism — whether that’s in family, in business, or life in general.
As Shelley and Rowena consider these questions, we encourage you to ask them of yourself too. And if you’re inclined to share your insights, then you can find our online contact details at the end of this description.
Links mentioned: Rowena’s Design Your Season Self-Guided Workshop + Workbook
Shelley’s other podcast, The Playful Mompreneur.
What we’re reading: Rowena is reading This is Not a Book About Benedict Cumberbatch by Tabitha Carvan
Shelley is reading Enola Holmes: The Case of the Missing Marquess by Nancy Sprin
It’s time for a new book! Today’s episode is the start of Rowena and Shelley’s discussion of Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Greg McKeown.
You might hear the term Essentialist and wonder what it means. It sounds a bit like Minimalist, so perhaps it’s about getting more done with less?
But no, being an Essentialist is not about getting more things done or how to do that, but rather how to get the right things done. Essentialists make the best use of their time and energy, in order to operate at their highest point of contribution. And they do that, by only doing what is essential!
In this episode, the first discussing the new book, Rowena and Shelley provide an overview of the 4 key principles of Essentialism and discuss the core mindsets covered in the book. They also share their top takeaways and the ideas from the book that have stuck with them.
Links mentioned
Essentialism by Greg McKeown
Effortless by Greg McKeown (the follow-up book to Essentialism)
Listen to our previous episodes on The Lazy Genius Way by Kendra Adachi:
- Episode 6: Overview and Top Takeaways
- Episode 7: How we are “Lazy Geniusing” our lives
- Episode 8: Our best tips to “Lazy Genius” your business
“I want to read more, but I can’t find the time!”
“How do you read so many books?!”
“Is it really worth reading books when you can find the information on the interwebs when you need it…?”
These are some of the questions that have come up in our IG posts and within our respective communities since we launched the Two Booked Up Podcast.
So today, as we take a break between our featured books, we thought we’d do a minisode on how to find the time to read more — and why it’s a jolly good idea to do so!
If you’re looking to find the time and maybe the inclination — or inspiration — to read more, make sure you listen to this episode where Rowena shares some of her favourite tips and tricks for fitting more reading into your day-to-day life. We hope that it will inspire you to read more books — from thought-provoking non-fiction to page-turning beach reads!
Happy reading, and happy listening! Connect with us: Find us online at twobookedup.com
Connect with Rowena @rowenamabbott on IG and at rowenamabbott.com.
Connect with Shelley @shelleysmithcreative on IG. Her copywriting business is at shelleysmithcreative.com and her writing and other musings are at shelleytonkinsmith.com.
Are you facing a tricky decision? Or considering making a change that feels… BIG? If you are, then you’re probably feeling overwhelmed and under pressure to make the “right” decision.
If that’s you, then take a nice deep breath and then listen to today’s episode of Two Booked Up, where Shelley Tonkin Smith (a business owner and homeschooling mom of two kids under 10) and Rowena Mabbott (a career and life confidence coach, who has tween and teen boys) talk about the power of naming what matters and how this simple step has made their decision-making a whole lot easier.
“Naming what matters” is a core foundation from The Lazy Genius Way by Kendra Adachi, the featured book at the moment on Two Booked Up.
Shelley shares about how naming what matters has helped her combat overwhelm in homeschooling. And Rowena reflects on how her decision to retrain as a coach all started when she named what mattered.
When we name what matters, we focus on what’s important to us in the moment, and what’s aligned with our values. This provides clarity and helps us to determine what the next best step should be.
Draw inspiration from Rowena and Shelley’s personal stories of how naming what matters has helped them to move into action. And learn how you can name what matters and become a Lazy Genius in your own life.
Links mentioned: Call of the Wild + Free by Ainsley Arment
Know your values; how to live with intention
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Today, Rowena and Shelley are considering where and how to use the Lazy Genius Principles in their small businesses. They’ll share where they are currently using these principles and where they could be leveraging Lazy Genius principles a little more to make their businesses simpler and also more fulfilling.
So if you’re a business owner, or you aspire to start a business sometime in the future, then listen in. There’ll also be plenty of food for thought for those of you who are in full-time employment too.
Between them, Rowena and Shelley have at least 20 years of combined experience running their own businesses alongside the journey of parenthood. Shelley has encouraged many people to take the leap into entrepreneurship and has supported them with copywriting and website development and advice.
For many years, Rowena has been committed to building a business that is simple and light (which is very lazy genius) and she’s supported many of her coaching clients to transition from a more traditional job to starting their own business.
In this episode, they’re bringing all this experience to the table, mixing it up with the Lazy Genius Principles, and giving you a good dose of inspiration to Lazy Genius your business.
Check out Shelley’s post about tailoring your launch based on your stage of business. https://www.shelleytonkinsmith.com/launch-starting-point/
What we’re reading: Rowena is reading I Owe You One by Sophie Kinsella.
Shelley is reading Raising Critical Thinkers by Julie Bogart.
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Last week, we gave you a rundown of the 13 Lazy Genius Principles from our featured book, The Lazy Genius Way by Kendra Adachi.
Today, we dive deeper into the 13 principles and chat about how we have used and applied them in our lives and in our parenting. With examples and stories, we flesh out the principles and share how we’re Lazy Geniusing our lives.
Listen to the podcast to hear which are our favourite principles and how we’ve adapted them for our lives.
What’s one way you plan to “Lazy Genius” your life? Snap a screenshot of the podcast or a selfie of you listening — and then tag us @rowenamabbott and @shelleysmithcreative to let us know.
What we’re reading: Rowena is reading The Things We Keep by Australian author, Sally Hepworth.
Shelley is reading the entire Ramony Quimby series to her boys. They’re currently on Ramona Quimby, Age 8 by Beverly Cleary. But in fact, at the time of publishing this episode, they’ve completed the entire 8-book series. So good! And this deal on Audible to get the entire series for just one credit has to be the best deal around!
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Rowena and Shelley are discussing a new book, The Lazy Genius Way by Kendra Adachi.
Being a "Lazy Genius" might conjure up images of becoming a combination of Einstein, Mary Poppins and Leslie Knope — all while you laze around on the couch eating ice cream! But in fact, as you'll learn in this episode, being a Lazy Genius is more about being yourself and connecting to what really matters to you. If you can get that right, you can become a genius about what matters and then lazy about everything else!
Does that sound good to you? Then listen in to our conversation about The Lazy Genius Way today and if you haven't read the book already, consider getting yourself a copy
The idea behind The Lazy Genius Way is to be productive without sacrificing peace of mind, using the 13 Lazy Genius principles. The principles are designed to help you focus on what really matters and let go of what doesn't.
Listen in to the podcast as we give you a quick rundown of the 13 principles and expand on what it means to be a Lazy Genius. We also share our overall impression of the book and top takeaways.
Books we mention: Essentialism by Greg McKeown
Do Less by Kate Northrup
The Lazy Genius Kitchen by Kendra Adachi
Less Stuff by Lindsay Miles
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Connect with Shelley @shelleysmithcreative on IG and shelleysmithcreative.com.
Today we’re getting a bit meta and doing a podcast about podcasts — specifically, your podcast listening life. Because yes, that’s a thing now!
If you’re wondering…
- When can I fit listening to podcasts into my schedule?
- What’s the best podcast player to use? And what about hardware?
- How can I keep track of great podcasts I find?
- How can I share podcasts with my friends and audience?
- How can I get maximum value out of my podcast listening time?
…then, Shelley’s got you covered in this episode!
Intentional time management is a big part of our values. It’s even a second meaning of “Two Booked Up” — we don't want you to get TOO booked up in your schedule with things that don’t matter.
So in this episode, Shelley’s going to be sharing some of her best tips for intentionally fitting podcasts into your schedule and making your podcast listening life a bit easier and more worthwhile.
Links we mentioned: Shelley’s Podcast Player/App of Choice is Overcast (only for Apple devices). Overcast draws its podcasts from Apple Podcasts, but it includes a few special features, including improved sound quality.
Otherwise, listen directly through Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, or Amazon — there are many options.
Would you consider writing us a review? If you like what you hear on Two Booked Up and you’d like to help us reach new listeners, we’d love it if you’d leave us a review on Apple Podcasts.
This is how to leave a review:
- Open the show in Apple Podcasts.
- Scroll down past the episode listing to the heading “Ratings & Reviews.”
- Leave your star rating and write a revie
Today on Two Booked Up, Shelley and Rowena are concluding the conversation sparked by Gretchen Rubin’s book, The Four Tendencies. We’ve had great conversations about how knowing your tendency — whether you’re an Upholder, Obliger, Questioner, or Rebel — can help you in both your personal and professional life.
One of the main themes that’s come through for us is the importance of knowing yourself. But sometimes getting to know yourself can be difficult! So today, we’re going to be extending the conversation a bit wider and talking about some of the other tools and methods we’ve used to get to know ourselves better.
When people grow in their self-knowledge, they’re more productive, more confident, and happier in their careers and relationships.
So, after the episode, go on and take yourself out on a date -- seriously! -- and get to know yourself better by using one or more of the methods we talk about on the show.
[02:03] Gretchen Rubin's either-or categories for getting to know your preferences
[05:54] Finding out your Character Strengths
[08:31] How The Four Tendencies can help in getting to know yourself
[12:32] Becoming a student of yourself
[13:54] Guided Journaling
[14:38] Bullet Journaling
[16:17] Learning through parenting
[18:13] A mindset of experimentation
[22:14] Introvert vs. Extrovert (plus four other traits from the Big Five Trait Factor Theory)
[28:02] Astrology and Human Design
[30:33] Myers-Briggs and Enneagram
[33:33] What we're reading at the moment
Current Reads: Rowena is reading From Strength to Strength by Arthur C. Brookes.
Shelley is reading Think Again by Adam Grant.
Links we mentioned: Gretchen Rubin’s article, Setting New Year's Resolutions that are right for YOU.
VIA Strengths Institute — take the free assessment to find out your signature strengths.
Get your free daily journal prompts from Rowena
We’re continuing the conversation about Gretchen Rubin’s book, The Four Tendencies, which we started in our last two episodes. Today, we’re focusing on BUSINESS and how knowing your tendency can support you as a business owner.
We’re going to be covering the full gambit of what it takes to run a business — from crafting an offer, to marketing and messaging, then sales, delivery, and the day-to-day running in between. And we’re going to apply the Four Tendencies to each of those aspects of entrepreneurship.
Whatever your tendency — Upholder, Obliger, Rebel or Questioner — it’s our aim to help you harness your tendency’s strengths to be a successful and happy business owner.
[06:54] What does it take to run a business?
[08:51] Offering
[15:56] Marketing and Messaging
[21:25] Sales
[26:00] Delivery
[30:44] Admin and Day-to-Day
Current Reads: Rowena has just finished Digital Minimalism by Cal Newport.
Shelley is re-reading The Call of the Wild and Free by Ainsley Arment.
Links we mention: Shelley's "Launch and Love It" approach to Sales Funnels and the customer journey.
Rowena's Career, Business and Life Coaching Programme
Shelley's article, Launching a coaching package or a service-based offer? Here’s what you’ve got to know before you start
We talk about Rowena's consistency in publishing helpful educational content each month. Read her posts here, and sign up to her email list to be alerted to her monthly posts and get another email with a list of curated articles of interest.
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We live in a world where we are constantly under pressure to “get things done!” But what makes us “get things done”? What makes us act or not act? In last week’s episode, Shelley and Rowena discussed the book The Four Tendencies by Gretchen Rubin.
The book offered an answer to this question: why do we act? And the answer is not is not the same for all of us. Depending on how you respond to outer and inner expectations, you’ll act or choose not to act. And that’ll put you into one of four groups: an Upholder, Questioner, Obliger, or Rebel.
Today on the Two Booked Up Podcast, we’re going to be talking about how knowing our tendencies has helped us as parents — and as human beings. As we do so, you’ll learn:
- How to harness the strengths of your tendency in daily life.
- How knowing your tendency can support you in your relationship with your partner.
- How knowing your tendency can support you as a parent.
- Tips to talk to your children in a way that appeals to their particular tendency. Or better yet, appealing to all four tendencies at the same time.
- What is Obliger Rebellion? And how can we all deal with it?
Timestamps [02:39] How the four tendencies show up in family life
[08:21] The four tendencies in partnerships
[10:22] How the four tendencies influence parenting
[16:30] Knowing your kids' tendencies and playing to their strengths
[20:47] Why a (loose) schedule can be helpful, even for Rebels
[23:19] Appealing to all four tendencies
[26:13] Obliger rebellion
[31:59] Give people what they need, not what we would need
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Connect with Shelley @shelleysmithcreative on IG and shelleysmithcreative.com.
Today, Shelley and Rowena are going to be talking about The Four Tendencies by Gretchen Rubin. This book has been a game changer for both of us -- in the way we run our businesses and understand ourselves.
Are you like Rowena? You’re quite self-directed and don’t have too much trouble keeping to deadlines or managing your tasks. But, you get the jitters when your plans change or can’t understand why it’s so hard for someone to keep their promises.
Or are you more like Shelley? You’re spontaneous and boldly face up to challenges, but you feel constrained by schedules and rules. When you find something you love, you pursue it with all your heart, but if there’s something that has to be done, it’s just SO. HARD. TO. DO…
According to Gretchen Rubin, these behaviours occur as a result of our tendencies — whether you’re an Upholder, Obliger, Questioner, or Rebel.
[02:09] Background to The Four Tendencies
[03:27] What are the Four Tendencies? And how can you find yours? Do the quiz at: quiz.gretchenrubin.com
[08:39] Structure of the Book
[10:54] What did we enjoy about the book?
[17:52] Strengths and weaknesses of each tendency
[21:57] Top Takeaways
[26:08] We can all create the life we want, but we must do it in a way that is right for us.
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Two Booked Up is a podcast about business and personal development books and the conversations they ignite. Join bookworms, Shelley Tonkin Smith and Rowena Mabbott, as they share their best takeaways from their latest read — especially for mums and creative business owners.
In addition to profiling the book, Shelley and Rowena add to the conversation, considering it through their respective lenses – Shelley as homeschooling mompreneur and a copywriter, and Rowena as a career and life confidence coach – so that YOU can apply the lessons from the book to your life and business.
Find Shelley @shelleysmithcreative and Rowena @rowenamabbott on Instagram.
Find the podcast website at twobookedup.com.