A Productive Conversation

By Mike VardyBusiness Careers Management

A Productive Conversation episodes

July 03, 2017 Positively Speaking with Dan Lerner and Alan Schlechter
On this episode of the podcast, I am joined by Daniel Lerner and Alan Schlechter. Daniel Lerner is a clinical instructor at NYU and has a Masters in Applied Positive Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania, where he serves on the teaching staff. He works with musicians, athletes, and executives to improve their performance through developing a healthy psychological state.
Alan Schlechter, MD, is a Clinical Assistant Professor at NYU Langone Medical Center and the Director of the Child Psychiatry Clinic at Bellevue Hospital. He seeks to provide the best possible mental health care to the most vulnerable children and families in NYC.
Wherever you are right now, I think this discussion about learning will offer you some helpful advice and practical tips you can use today. Some of the takeaways from our conversation include:
Setting a good example for your kids with how you respond to situations. An airport delay can be negative or you can turn it into a chance to have a great time playing a game.
The importance of play. It comes naturally for children but as adults, we have to be told to exercise.
Following the right role models and learning. Students who studied Thomas Edison and Helen Keller were more likely to ask for help and to find a tutor.
Framing things into perspective. If you play a short game for20 minutes, winning and losing is really like a micro-second. Would you rather have a great time for 20 minutes or hate the whole game if you lose once?
The five components of happiness with the acronym PERMA. P stands for Positive emotions, E is for Engagement, the R is for Relationships, the M is for Meaning, and the A is for Achievement.
What makes up willpower? Sleep can be a very important component.
Relevant Links:
How to Succeed in College (and Life)
Science Of Happiness Professor Dr. Alan Schlechter On Getting By
Speaker, Author, & Consultant - Daniel Lerner
Dan Lerner: The Science of Happiness, Performance, and Well Being
Thanks for tuning in! Until next time, remember to stop guessing...and start going.
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45 min
July 03, 2017 Positively Speaking with Dan Lerner and Alan Schlechter
On this episode of the podcast, I am joined by Daniel Lerner and Alan Schlechter. Daniel Lerner is a clinical instructor at NYU and has a Masters in Applied Positive Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania, where he serves on the teaching staff. He works with musicians, athletes, and executives to improve their performance through developing a healthy psychological state.
Alan Schlechter, MD, is a Clinical Assistant Professor at NYU Langone Medical Center and the Director of the Child Psychiatry Clinic at Bellevue Hospital. He seeks to provide the best possible mental health care to the most vulnerable children and families in NYC.
43 min
June 26, 2017 Abundant Productivity with Damion Lupo
On this episode of the podcast, I am joined by Damion Lupo, a financial mentor and co-author of Reinvented Life. Wherever you are right now, I think this discussion will offer you some helpful advice and practical tips you can use today.
Some of the takeaways from our conversation include:
The importance of triggers
The questions to ask to find blind spots
How frameworks and structure foster creativity
Why we have a need for stillness and simplicity
Relevant Links:
Total Financial Control
Reinvented Life by Damion Lupo
Damion Lupo's Website | DamionLupo.com
Damion Lupo | Twitter
Thanks for tuning in! Until next time, remember to stop guessing...and start going.
Want to discover some of the books mentioned on the podcast? Check out Scribd, my reading app of choice.
If you enjoyed the episode, please leave a rating and/or review wherever you listened to the episode. Also don't forget to check out all of our podcast sponsors found on our podcast sponsors page.
If you enjoyed the episode, please leave a rating and/or review wherever you listened to the episode. And if you want to have easy access to the archives of the show and ensure you don't miss the new episodes to come then subscribe to the podcast in the app you're using.
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23 min
June 26, 2017 Abundant Productivity with Damion Lupo
On this episode of the podcast, I am joined by Damion Lupo, a financial mentor and co-author of Reinvented Life. Wherever you are right now, I think this discussion will offer you some helpful advice and practical tips you can use today.
22 min
June 19, 2017 Sleep Smarter with Shawn Stevenson
I met Shawn Stevenson at Tropical Think Tank in February of 2017 and his talk was phenomenal. We had a few exchanges while we were there but I wanted to have him on the show to dive deeper into some of his work.
Shawn is the author Sleep Smarter: 21 Essential Strategies to Sleep Your Way to a Better Body, Better Health, and Bigger Success and if you’ve been listening to my show for a while you know that I’m definitely into the idea of how sleep can affect your personal productivity.
Some of the highlights from our conversation include:
Why sleep is such a hot topic these days and what goes on during sleep that has such an impact on us
The controversy that surrounds some of the newer research surrounding sleep (and health in general)
Why getting sun and daylight on your skin is one of the most important things you can do - and why it’s harmful if you’re not taking time to do it
I had a great time speaking with Shawn on this episode. I hope you enjoy it as well.
RELEVANT LINKS:
Sleep Smarter by Shawn Stevenson
The Power of When with Dr. Michael Breus | The Productivityist Podcast
The Model Health Show
Shawn Stevenson | Twitter
Shawn Stevenson | Instagram
Thanks for tuning in! Until next time, remember to stop guessing...and start going!
Want to discover some of the books mentioned on the podcast? Check out Scribd, my reading app of choice.
If you enjoyed the episode, please leave a rating and/or review wherever you listened to the episode. Also don't forget to check out all of our podcast sponsors found on our podcast sponsors page.
If you enjoyed the episode, please leave a rating and/or review wherever you listened to the episode. And if you want to have easy access to the archives of the show and ensure you don't miss the new episodes to come then subscribe to the podcast in the app you're using.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
36 min
June 19, 2017 Sleep Smarter with Shawn Stevenson
I met Shawn Stevenson at Tropical Think Tank in February of 2017 and his talk was phenomenal. We had a few exchanges while we were there but I wanted to have him on the show to dive deeper into some of his work.
35 min
June 12, 2017 Tackling Transition with Shawn Razek
On this episode of the podcast, I am joined by engineer by day, aspiring productivity hacker, and co-founder of to-do list app Vista List, Shawn Razek.
Here’s the crux of Shawn’s mission: “Time is something we are all trying to make the most of and I want to do my part to help others accomplish that through coaching and creating great tools.”
Some of the takeaways from our conversation include:
The transition from high school to college (and then to the workforce) is often a big change.
Working longer can be a sign that you're not being productive at work. Small 3-minute and 4-minute tasks add up during the course of a day.
Shawn does a short workout every day during his lunch hour. Establish your precedents and boundaries with co-workers.
We often overestimate the amount of time left for projects and tasks.
Relevant Links
Vista List
Vista List (@Vista_List) | Twitter
Shawn Razek | Medium
Shawn Razek | LinkedIn
Thanks for tuning in! Until next time, remember to stop guessing...and start going.
Want to discover some of the books mentioned on the podcast? Check out Scribd, my reading app of choice.
If you enjoyed the episode, please leave a rating and/or review wherever you listened to the episode. Also don't forget to check out all of our podcast sponsors found on our podcast sponsors page.
If you enjoyed the episode, please leave a rating and/or review wherever you listened to the episode. And if you want to have easy access to the archives of the show and ensure you don't miss the new episodes to come then subscribe to the podcast in the app you're using.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
31 min
June 12, 2017 Tackling Transition with Shawn Razek
On this episode of the podcast, I am joined by engineer by day, aspiring productivity hacker, and co-founder of to-do list app Vista List, Shawn Razek.
30 min
June 05, 2017 Real Artists Don't Starve with Jeff Goins
Jeff Goins is out to prove that real artists don't have to starve. In fact, he is out to prove that they can thrive in his latest book Real Artists Don't Starve: Timeless Strategies for Thriving in the New Creative Age.
My wife and I had the chance to spend time with Jeff at Tropical Think Tank in early 2017 and we had some fantastic conversations surrounding artistry, writing, business, family, and more. While I've hung out with Jeff at other events (including Chris Guillebeau's World Domination Summit), getting to know him better in Cebu was one of the highlights of my time there.
Some of the things we discussed in this episode include the idea of how he is able to be so prolific and deliver quality at the same time, why stealing can be something an artist can do, why collaboration can be a good thing – or even the best thing – for the thriving artist, what role mindset and money have in the life of an artist, and more.
Relevant Links
Real Artists Don't Starve | DontStarve.com
Jeff Goins's Website | GoinsWriter.com
Why You Need to Take Personal Productivity Personally | Productivityist
@JeffGoins | Twitter
Thanks for tuning in! Until next time, remember to stop guessing...and start going.
Want to discover some of the books mentioned on the podcast? Check out Scribd, my reading app of choice.
If you enjoyed the episode, please leave a rating and/or review wherever you listened to the episode. Also don't forget to check out all of our podcast sponsors found on our podcast sponsors page.
If you enjoyed the episode, please leave a rating and/or review wherever you listened to the episode. And if you want to have easy access to the archives of the show and ensure you don't miss the new episodes to come then subscribe to the podcast in the app you're using.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
48 min
June 05, 2017 Real Artists Don't Starve with Jeff Goins
Jeff Goins is out to prove that real artists don't have to starve. In fact, he is out to prove that they can thrive in his latest book Real Artists Don't Starve.
47 min

About A Productive Conversation

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Hosted by productivity strategist Mike Vardy, A Productive Conversation offers insightful discussions on how to craft a life that aligns with your intentions. Each episode dives into the art of time devotion, productiveness, and refining your approach to daily living. Mike invites guests who are thinkers, doers, and creators to share their strategies for working smarter and living more intentionally. From practical tips to deep dives on mindset shifts, this podcast will help you reframe your relationship with time and find balance in a busy world.