@mikevardy.bsky.social
Father, husband, night owl, writer.
🎙️ Just published a new episode of A Productive Conversation: Rob Shallenberger Talks About Pre-Week Planning and Leading a Life by Design. Have a listen:
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🎙️ Just published a new episode of A Productive Conversation: ASK MIKE ANYTHING: Journaling, Urgency, and Letting Go of Empty Productivity. Have a listen:
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🎙️ Just published a new episode of A Productive Conversation: Hrund Gunnsteinsdóttir Talks About Intuition, Attention, and Inner Alignment. Have a listen:
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🎙️ Just published a new episode of A Productive Conversation: Bree Groff Talks About Bringing Fun Back to Work. Have a listen:
16.07.2025 20:55 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0Pretty sure “Uno becoming a gambling option in Las Vegas casinos“ is yet another sign of the impending apocalypse.
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🎙️ Just published a new episode of A Productive Conversation: PM Talks S2E7: Sustainability. Have a listen:
09.07.2025 19:46 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 1To my friends in the U.S.—
Wishing you a July 4th not just filled with fireworks, but with clarity, courage, and care.
The kind of independence that connects, not isolates.
One that serves all—not just some.
Digital timers still tie you to distractions. Especially if they're on your phone.
I’ve been using ZONE—a physical, tactile focus timer that works without apps or screens. It’s now a trusted part of my flow.
Only hours left to back it: kickstarter.com/projects/ne...
🎙️ Just published a new episode of A Productive Conversation: Ben Chelf Talks About Reimagining Reading and the Power of Presence. Have a listen:
02.07.2025 07:34 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
No country is perfect. Canada isn’t either. But it’s still home — and I’m proud of that.
Happy Canada Day to everyone here and around the world. 🇨🇦
Time gets the glory. But space does the heavy lifting.
Without room to pause, reflect, and breathe — time just becomes noise.
Give space its due.
🎙️ Just published a new episode of A Productive Conversation: Jenny Wood Talks About Wild Courage and Fearless Self-Advocacy. Have a listen:
25.06.2025 07:34 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0If today is World Productivity Day because of how long the sun is up—then the night owl version is happening on December 21st, 2025.
Shortest day of the year. Longest stretch of night. Peak time to get things done…
later.
🌒🦉
Strange how World Productivity Day lands on the longest day of the year. Just because you can do more doesn’t mean you should.
Productivity isn’t about cramming. It’s about crafting a sustainable rhythm. To mark the day, my book is 50% off—today only.
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🎙️ Just published a new episode of A Productive Conversation: Dana Caspersen Talks About Navigating Conflict with Curiosity and Clarity. Have a listen:
18.06.2025 07:34 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0Doing my darndest to get what needs doing done before I take in “The Life of Chuck” as a midday break.
(As I recall, Cal Newport talked about seeing midday movies on one of his podcast episodes before.)
Brain Wilson made some incredible art in his lifetime. I’m grateful for it.
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🎙️ Just published a new episode of A Productive Conversation: PM Talks S2E6: Momentum. Have a listen:
11.06.2025 07:34 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0Saw this quote from Erich Fromm recently:
“The quest for certainty blocks the search for meaning.”
But I’d add this: Meaning doesn’t live only in uncertainty.
It thrives in the tension—between the known and the unknown, between rhythm and risk.
That’s where I work. That’s where life happens.
We try to manage, own, and master time—believing control will bring connection.
But that isn’t the way.
The deeper connection? It’s found in relationship, not ownership.
Not every moment needs to be productive. Some just need to be present.
Read more here: mikevardy.com/connection-w...
Only 11 followers away from 200.
Still gotta figure out how to navigate this app as part of my overall workflow. I’ll get there, but it’s definitely a work in progress.
Thanks so much for joining me. Really enjoyed the conversation and I know that others will too!
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Recognizing what type of momentum you need is what prevents burnout and builds rhythm. The best productivity isn’t constant—it’s crafted.
I break this down in more detail—with examples and balance strategies—here: mikevardy.com/three-types...
#momentum #TimeCrafting #productiveness
🌿 Slowmentum: The sustain.
It’s watering the garden. Tending the weeds.
Still active. Still intentional. Just… slower. Calmer.
⚙️ Momentum: The doing.
This is when you're in the dirt, planting, digging, building.
Effort is visible. Energy is high. This is, oddly enough, is the “go” phase.
🌱 Gomentum: The build-up. The pre-work.
It’s planning the garden, sketching the beds, buying seeds.
No movement yet—but intention is taking root. #productivity
Most people think of momentum as a single force. But momentum isn’t just one thing. It’s three.
So let’s break it down in a thread: Gomentum, Momentum, and Slowmentum. 🌱⚙️🌿
I don’t usually release the raw version of my interviews this early… but this conversation was too compelling to wait.
Why We Crave Revenge: The Hidden Science with James Kimmel Jr.
youtu.be/XrSVzQ1zYrg
We talk about the psychology behind retaliation—and what it really takes to break the cycle.
Taking part in a local book festival today… my first with The Productivity Diet.
Looking forward to finding a few local readers!
