In this new Two Booked Up podcast episode, Rowena and Shelley discuss the challenging task of organizing kids' books. Shelley, a homeschooling mom and our resident expert in this field shares her insights into managing a home filled with books.

They introduce the Lazy Genius Process from The Lazy Genius Kitchen, focusing on five key steps: prioritise, essentialize, organize, personalize, and systemize. This practical process is applicable not only to parents but also to anyone looking to tackle a project.

Despite their different locations (Sydney, Australia, and Joburg, South Africa) and their children being in different age groups, Rowena's high school-aged boys and Shelley's primary-school-aged boys, both find common ground in applying this process to their respective contexts.

Tune in to gain valuable inspiration on how to personalize the organization of your kids' books, as Rowena and Shelley share their unique perspectives and approaches. Whether you're a parent or simply aiming to create a system for your home library, this episode offers practical insights tailored to your individual needs.

Stay tuned for a wealth of ideas on perfecting the organization of your kids' books!

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• 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

• The Lazy Genius Kitchen: Have What You Need, Use What You Have, and Enjoy It Like Never Before by Kendra Adachi
• Julia Donaldson
• Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix by JK Rowling
• Diary of a Wimpy Kid Series

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!

• 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

• 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

• Library Thing App
• Book Apps - Audible

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!

• 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?

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.

• 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)

• Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Greg McKeown
• Effortless: Make It Easier To Do What Matters Most by Greg McKeown

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.

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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.

• 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 Four Tendencies by Gretchen Rubin

Other Links Mentioned

• Do the quiz at: quiz.gretchenrubin.com

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

️ 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?

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• 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.

• Start With Why by Simon Sinek
• Feel Good Productivity by Ali Abdaal

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

• LinkedIn
• Instagram
• Facebook
• Facebook Group: The Content Project
• Website

• 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

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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!

• 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 -

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