When Automation Starts Within
Self-automation isn’t about technology — it’s about reducing the friction between intention and action. Here’s how to use it to free up time, focus better, and live more deliberately.
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The Case for Bit by Bit Productivity
Steady beats speedy. I’m leaning into bit-by-bit productivity—the kind of patient, repeatable work that compounds over time. It’s not flashy, but it lasts. In this post (and the video), I dig into why process is product—and how slow, consistent progress quietly wins.
3 Popular Productivity Beliefs I Don’t Buy Into
After years immersed in productivity, I’ve learned that some of its most popular beliefs—about mornings, Inbox Zero, and work-life balance—don’t stand up to real experience. Here’s why I don’t buy into them.
Making Peace with Time
We can’t manage time—it moves with or without us. But we can make peace with it by managing what’s actually within reach: our process, energy, attention, cadence, and expectations.
Episode 629: Hannah Bookbinder Talks About ADHD, Awareness, and Unlocking Inner Superpowers
Hannah Bookbinder joins me to explore how understanding ADHD through awareness and compassion can unlock productivity. We discuss the MyTOAD App, journaling, and the importance of working with your wiring, not against it.
Episode 626: PM Talks S2E10 – Clarity
In this latest PM Talks, Patrick Rhone and I dive into the topic of clarity—how to find it, keep it, and use it to navigate the unpredictability of everyday life.
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.
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.