Episode 617: Rob Shallenberger Talks About Pre-Week Planning and Leading a Life by Design
Rob Shallenberger joins me to explore the power of pre-week planning and why leading a life by design—not default—is the key to lasting productivity and peace.
Episode 616: ASK MIKE ANYTHING – Journaling, Urgency, and Letting Go of Empty Productivity
Mike Vardy answers your questions about procrastination, journaling, urgency, and navigating tech changes—all with his signature clarity and candor.
Episode 615: Hrund Gunnsteinsdóttir Talks About Intuition, Attention, and Inner Alignment
What if your deepest productivity tool isn’t your to-do list—but your intuition? In this conversation with Hrund Gunnsteinsdóttir, we explore how the Icelandic art of “InnSæi” can help you navigate burnout, find inner clarity, and show up more fully in your life and work.
Episode 614: Bree Groff Talks About Bringing Fun Back to Work
Work shouldn’t feel like a countdown to Friday. In this conversation with Bree Groff, we explore how fun, creativity, and human connection can turn your workdays into days well spent.
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.
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.
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.