Mike Vardy

Focus On The App Within

There are a ton of task management apps out there. I’d go as far as to say there are too many for the person who wants to use one because they wind up spending a ton of time exploring their options instead of really getting familiar with one and sticking with it. I’ve used many of these apps, and I still do experiment with them because that’s part of the work that I do.

But it’s not all of the work that I do.

How To Be A Multitasking Genius

Multitasking has a bad rep, but you can turn things around. Be so incredibly good at it that you’ll end up debunking all research stating its ineffectiveness, and stake your claim as a multitasking genius.

There’s Nothing Wrong with Being a Night Owl

I get tired of the argument that you should be an early riser to make the most of your day. I accomplish a hell of a lot as a night owl, and I know I’m not alone. In fact, as long as you’re mindful and intentional about what you’re doing, you can deliver the goods

A Productive Life: Integrating Habits

The following is the second in a series of guest posts on leading a productive life by Bojan Dordevic. Bojan is an Internet marketing professional with a passion for all things productive, and is the co-founder of Alpha Efficiency Magazine (I make an appearance in the second of issue of said publication). You can invite

Getting Into Drafts and Launch Center Pro

I’ve been using Launch Center Pro and Drafts on my iPhone for as long as they’ve been available. These apps make using my iPhone more efficient and, when set up properly, effective. I’ve not gone too deep into either app in terms of using URL callbacks and the like and I believe that those who’ve

Going Beyond Inbox Zero

The following is a guest post by Harry Guinness. Harry is a web designer, photographer, publisher, entrepreneur, consultant, writer, and International Man of Mystery. He’s also a fan of self-experimentation (to the occasional dismay of his family and friends) and skill acquisition. You can find him over at his website (where this post was originally

The Strikethrough System: A Simple Paper-Based Productivity Tool

Using The Strikethrough System allows you to add meaning and value to your captured items through the use of contexts at the time of capture — a time when it’s freshest in your mind. That’s more than what a simple to-do list offers, and that’s why I use it every single day.

Focus, Forward, and Family: My Three Words for 2014

I don’t do new year’s resolutions, and I certainly don’t take on anything huge in the first month of the calendar year. My energy levels just aren’t at a place where I can handle massive undertakings during the month of January. That’s why the exercise of exploring three words for the year is not only

What to Look for in Your First Task Management App

There are so many task management applications you could add to your workflow in order to get a better handle on what you need, and want, to get done. In my experience, people that get into the task management space for the first time tend to dive in rather than test the waters first. That’s