Welcome to “A Productive Conversation,” (formerly known as The Productivityist Podcast). Hosted by Mike Vardy, each episode features engaging discussions with thought leaders, productivity experts, and successful individuals who share their unique experiences and actionable tips. Whether you’re looking to enhance your personal efficiency, improve your time management skills, or find inspiration for a more balanced life, “A Productive Conversation” offers valuable insights and real-world advice to guide you on your journey. Listen each week for thought-provoking conversations that will empower you to achieve your goals and craft the life you truly desire.
I decided to have some bonafide podcast experts on the program as my own podcast has just hit the six month mark of its existence and I wanted to find out what I could do to take things to the next level. Joel and Dr. Pei did not disappoint.
I’m making time to read more and finding ways to create more time for reading as well. With Blinkist leading the charge (allowing me to digest a book in a single session on the FitDesk) and Audible providing me with another way to “read” more, I know that I’m not going to be able to read more – I’m going to be able to read better.
This week Patrick Rhone makes his third appearances on the podcast. This time around we talk about our disinterest in new year’s resolutions and what we prefer to focus on instead. We also touch on how time and money can be treated in ways that are eerily similar and we finally get around to what we wanted to discuss – the importance of saying ‘no’ even when you’re people pleasers like we are.
This week on the podcast, I spend time with Justin Levy. I’ve known Justin for a few years now (although we only first met in person last year), and the story that has unfolded for him in the past few months has been very inspiring. Justin, who works for Citrix as Head of Global Social Media, is a young and active guy. In the late summer of 2014, he suffered a seizure. Then it gets even more unreal.
This episode features a conversation between myself and Francis Wade, author of Perfect Time-Based Productivity. We have a lively discussion about the difference between time management and time demands, the importance of looking inward when trying to improve your productivity, and what to do when you fall off the wagon with your resolutions for the year.
This week on the had a great chat with my friend Jaime Tardy, founder of Eventual Millionaire and author of the book The Eventual Millionaire. We discussed the growth of our respective businesses and the things we did to level up along the way. You can listen to the podcast below or over at The
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