Mike Vardy, Author at Productivityist

About Mike Vardy

Mike Vardy is a writer, speaker, productivity strategist, and founder of Productivityist. He is the author of The Front Nine: How to Start the Year You Want Anytime You Want and The Productivityist Playbook.

The Ongoing Battle Between Time and Reason

"Time makes more converts than reason." Thomas Paine This quote has stood the test of time and remains just as relevant today as it was when it was first said. Let's explore why this quote is so powerful and why it matters just as much in our modern world as it did in Paine's time. The essence of this quote is that change, often driven by the passage of time, has a… Continue reading

Episode 460: Paul Millerd talks about The Pathless Path

I'm really excited to have this conversation with Paul Millerd because I had the chance to meet him back in June of 2022 at the World Domination Summit. We had a fantastic time connecting and discussing our shared interests in productivity and… Continue reading

The Benefits of Journaling for Time Management and Productivity

Journaling has been a popular practice for centuries and for good reason. Not only does it offer a way to reflect and better understand your thoughts and feelings, but it can also improve your relationship with time and increase your… Continue reading

Episode 459: Cameron Herold talks about Unleashing the Power of your COO

In this episode of A Productive Conversation, I sit down with Canadian business growth guru Cameron Herold to discuss the concept of the "second in command." Cameron is the mastermind behind hundreds of companies' exponential growth and has earned his… Continue reading

Episode 458: Alan Henry talks about new work rules for the marginalized

Alan Henry is a service journalist and editor who writes and commissions stories that help readers make better use of their technology and embrace a healthier relationship with it in their lives. Previously, the Smarter Living editor at The New York Times,… Continue reading

Episode 457: Chris Bailey talks about How to Calm Your Mind

I am joined yet again by productivity expert and international bestselling author - Chris Bailey. Chris has been on the show a handful of times and this one is a rather candid and comfortable conversation where we dive into his latest… Continue reading

2023: My Year in Preview

I'm cheating a bit with this. Why? Because I've already started my 2023. In fact, I'm a full three months in as I write this. You see, I mirror my year with my kids' school year. That means that I… Continue reading

Episode 456: Marie Poulin talks about Notion

Marie Poulin is the creator of Notion Mastery and co-founder of Oki Doki. Diagnosed with ADHD, she believes that Notion is especially powerful for neurodivergent folks who have long struggled to adhere to traditional or rigid project management processes, and may need a little… Continue reading

2022: My “Year” in Review

New Year's Day hits different for me, not just in 2022. Mainly because it hits me on a different day altogether. For many years now, I've followed the school year that my kids follow as my yearly markers. So September… Continue reading

Episode 455: Body Talk with James Hamblin

What if our bodies could talk? What if they could tell us that what we're doing to them and for them is either good or bad? On this vault episode, Dr. James Hamblin, Senior Editor at The Atlantic and the… Continue reading

Episode 454: Michelle Segar talks about habits and The Joy Choice

Michelle Segar is the author of No Sweat, she is a lifestyle coach and an award-winning NIH-funded sustainable behavior change researcher at the University of Michigan. She's got nearly three decades under her belt, and she's pioneered methods to create… Continue reading

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