timecrafting Archives

A clear, empty hourglass with no sand inside, symbolizing stillness, pause, and the spaciousness of unfilled or empty time.

In Praise of Empty Time

Holidays offer a rare gift: empty time. Instead of filling it, embrace the stillness. Discover the power of simply being.

The word "May" on a square piece of paper hanging from a clothesline by a blue clothespin.

The Middle Month: Practicing Presence Before the Push

May isn’t a beginning or an end—it’s a middle. And in that middle is your invitation to pause, reflect, and return to presence.

Podcast artwork for a very special episode of A Productive Conversation with Mike Vardy holding a copy of his book, The Productivity Diet.

Episode 603: Mike Vardy Talks About The Productivity Diet

Tim O’Hare interviews me about The Productivity Diet—what makes it different and how to use it.

A quiet mall corridor with a closed retail store on the left, its security gate partially down. The store interior is dimly lit and shows displays of electronics. In the distance, natural light floods the mall entrance near a store called 'Bootlegger.' The scene captures a calm moment before full opening hours.

Mall Time: When Precision Meets People

Mall time at 10:02 AM became a reflection on how power, precision, and tolerance shape the way we experience time.

Mike Vardy holding a vintage night owl-themed pocket watch in his hand, symbolizing time as something to honor, not own.

Your Time is Not Thine: Rethinking “Know Thy Time”

Peter Drucker said, “Know thy time.” But what if time isn’t yours to know or control? In this piece, I explore why time isn’t something you own—but something you live with. Not a possession, but a partner.

A masked professional wrestler stands triumphantly on the top turnbuckle, raising his fist in the air under arena lights as a referee holds his leg for balance, with a cheering crowd in the background.

How to Maximize Your Minutes

Jim Ross once said, “maximize your minutes” — and that’s exactly what this post is about. Blending wrestling wisdom with real-life productivity, we explore how to seize opportunities, show up when it counts, and make your time count for something deeper.

Episode 553: Pacing and Cadence | PM Talks S1:E10

In our latest PM Talks episode, Patrick Rhone and I discuss pacing and cadence, exploring how to manage your relationship with time as we age and the value of wisdom over sheer productivity.

Why Improving Your Relationship with Time is the Key to Mastering It

I’ve spent years exploring the intricacies of time management. I’ve tried and tested countless techniques and strategies to help people make the most of their days. And what I’ve discovered is that we need to shift our mindset from “managing” time to “mastering” it. The secret lies in improving our relationship with time itself.

Why an “Overly Specific Calendar” Can Hold You Back

On the surface, it seems logical to be specific when it comes to scheduling every minute of our day. After all, we cannot manage what we don’t measure. However, there are risks associated with having an overly specific calendar.