Mike Vardy, Author at Mike Vardy

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Can You Even Hustle with Intention?

Hustle often looks like progress—but is it? This post explores the tension between busyness and intentional movement forward.

Episode 613: PM Talks S2E7 – Sustainability

In this episode of PM Talks, Patrick Rhone and I dive deep into what it means to sustain—routines, projects, and even ourselves—over the long haul.

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The Productivity Misdirection

We’ve been told to be more productive—but that may not be the point. Prioritization, not productivity, is the true aim.

Episode 612: Ben Chelf Talks About Reimagining Reading and the Power of Presence

Ben Chelf joins Mike to discuss reclaiming attention through single-purpose tech, like the Soul Reader, and why presence matters more than ever.

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More Than Minutes: 51 Lessons on Living, Learning, and Letting Go

On the eve of turning 51, I’ve gathered 51 lessons I’ve learned about time, work, creativity, and letting go. These reflections aren’t rules—they’re reminders. They come from decades of wrestling with what it means to spend time well, and they’re offered here to meet you wherever you are.

Episode 611: Jenny Wood Talks About Wild Courage and Fearless Self-Advocacy

Jenny Wood joins me to explore the power of reframing fear and so-called “negative” traits to unlock personal and professional courage.

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The Difference Between Doing More and Doing More with Your Life

A shift from quantity to quality—and from productivity to productiveness.

Episode 610: Dana Caspersen Talks About Navigating Conflict with Curiosity and Clarity

Dana Caspersen joins me to explore the role of conflict in productivity and how curiosity, clarity, and conscious decision-making can shift how we engage with tension in work and life.

A copy of the book Holacracy by Brian J. Robertson resting on a car seat—picked up from Facebook Marketplace, sparking a deeper reflection on the system’s current relevance and how it pairs with modern productivity frameworks like TimeCrafting.

Holacracy: Still Worth the Hype… or Just a Management Fad Gone Flat?

I found a copy of Holacracy on Facebook Marketplace. That discovery sparked a question: is this system still relevant today? In this post, I explore Holacracy’s rise and reckoning, how it’s evolved, and how elements of TimeCrafting and The Productivity Diet can enhance it—or any other productivity framework your team may be using.