A Productive Conversation

By Mike VardyBusiness Careers Management

A Productive Conversation episodes

July 14, 2015 Defending Against Distractions with Tim Metz
In this episode Mike tackles distractions. He discusses what he believes is the difference between distractions, disruptions, and diversion (and how to defend yourself against them through awareness and measurable prevention). He also talks with Saent co-founder Tim Metz about the new device that he and his team are building that is designed to help you win the battle against distractions.
Relevant Links
http://www.loopinsight.com/2015/06/16/apple-watch-my-most-personal-review-ever/ (Apple Watch: My most personal review ever | The Loop)
http://kaptureaudio.com/ (Kapture | The Audio Recording Wristband Device)
https://fizzle.co/sparkline/2-experts-share-exactly-how-to-use-a-productivity-journal-increase-productivity-by-23-fs099 (2 Experts Share Exactly How to Use a Productivity Journal (& Increase Productivity by 23%) | The Fizzle Show 099)
https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/saent-be-less-distracted#/story (Saent - Be less distracted | Indiegogo)
https://productivityist.simplecast.fm/30 (Getting Things Done with David Allen | The Productivityist Podcast)
http://theenergyproject.com/blog/90-minute-solution-why-less-truly-more (The 90-Minute Solution: Why Less is Truly More | The Energy Project)
http://saentproductivity.com/blog/ (The Saent Blog-)
https://twitter.com/getsaent (Saent (@getsaent) | Twitter)
Want to send Mike an app, book, or something similar to discuss on the show? Email Productivityist at [email protected] and we'll give it a look. Want to listen on Stitcher? http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=53149&refid=stpr (Click here.)
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30 min
July 14, 2015 Defending Against Distractions with Tim Metz
On this episode Mike tackles distractions. He discusses what he believes is the difference between distractions, disruptions, and diversion (and how to defend yourself against them through awareness and measurable prevention). He also talks with Saent co-founder Tim Metz about the new device that he and his team are building that is designed to help you win the battle against distractions.
30 min
July 07, 2015 The Productive Pastor with Jonathan Pearson
In this episode, Mike spends some time this episode chatting with Jonathan Pearson, who aptly describes himself as "a millennial determined to leave the world in better shape than he found it". They talk about different productivity methods both of them use (and have used), the tools of the trade, his book The Productive Pastor Handbook, and much more.
Relevant Links
http://productivityist.com/need-take-personal-productivity-personally/ (Why You Need To Take Personal Productivity Personally | Productivityist)
http://productivityist.com/category/blog/todoist-collection/ (The Todoist Collection | Productivityist)
https://blog.evernote.com/blog/2015/02/15/use-email-reminders-power-productivity/ (How to Use Email and Reminders to Power Productivity | Evernote Blog)
http://jonathanpearson.net/2014/02/26/4-things-ive-learned-from-t25-workouts/ (4 Things I’ve Learned From T25 Workouts | Jonathan Pearson)
http://fitstar.com/ (FitStar)
https://ifttt.com/recipes/299921-calendar-to-todoist (Calendar to ToDoist Recipe by Jonathan Pearson | IFTTT)
http://time.com/3914538/notebook-writing-life-better/ (This One Simple Thing Can Make Your Life Much Better | TIME)
http://www.newyorker.com/business/currency/why-startups-love-moleskines (Why Startups Love Moleskines | The New Yorker)
http://jonathanpearson.net/ (Jonathan Pearson | Pastor. Communicator. Millennial.)
http://jonathanpearson.net/productivepastor/ (The Productive Pastor Handbook | Jonathan Pearson)
https://twitter.com/jonathanpearson (Jonathan Pearson (@JonathanPearson) | Twitter)
Want to send Mike an app, book, or something similar to discuss on the show? Email Productivityist at [email protected] and we'll give it a look. Want to listen on Stitcher? http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=53149&refid=stpr (Click here.)
Really like the show and want it to flourish even more? Support The Productivityist Podcast by becoming a patron! http://patreon.com/productivityist (Click here) to visit The Productivityist Podcast's Patreon page and see what perks await those who pitch in a buck or more.
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25 min
July 07, 2015 The Productive Pastor with Jonathan Pearson
In this episode, Mike spends some time this episode chatting with Jonathan Pearson, who aptly describes himself as "a millennial determined to leave the world in better shape than he found it". They talk about different productivity methods both of them use (and have used), the tools of the trade, his book The Productive Pastor Handbook, and much more.
25 min
June 30, 2015 How to be a Productive Speaker with Grant Baldwin
This episode features a discussion between Mike and Grant Baldwin. Grant is an accomplished speaker (so much so that he teaches others to become better speakers) and many of his weeks are more dynamic than what most people experience. Mike asks Grant how he organizes his week, how he deals with a hectic travel schedule, and how each speaking gig brings something different (read: challenging) to the table.
Relevant Links
http://www.grantbaldwin.com/ (Giving You Confidence To Find Work You Love | Grant Baldwin)
http://www.grantbaldwin.com/podcasts/ (HOW DID YOU GET INTO THAT | Grant Baldwin)
http://www.grantbaldwin.com/how-i-organize-my-week/ (How I Organize My Week To Get A Lot Done | Grant Baldwin)
http://productivityist.com/gap-days/ (Gap Days | Productivityist)
http://greghickman.me/be-productive-airplane-mode/ (Want to be productive? Get on a plane | Greg Hickman)
http://www.lifehack.org/articles/productivity/start-your-week-on-sunday.html (Get the Most Out of Your Week by Starting it on Sunday | Lifehack)
http://chrisbowler.com/journal/explosive-growth-can-hurt (When explosive growth hurts a product | Chris Bowler)
https://twitter.com/grantbaldwin (Grant Baldwin (@grantbaldwin) | Twitter)
Want to send Mike an app, book, or something similar to discuss on the show? Email Productivityist at [email protected] and we'll give it a look. Want to listen on Stitcher? http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=53149&refid=stpr (Click here.)
Really like the show and want it to flourish even more? Support The Productivityist Podcast by becoming a patron! http://patreon.com/productivityist (Click here) to visit The Productivityist Podcast's Patreon page and see what perks await those who pitch in a buck or more.
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26 min
June 30, 2015 How to be a Productive Speaker with Grant Baldwin
This episode features a discussion between Mike and Grant Baldwin. Grant is an accomplished speaker (so much so that he teaches others to become better speakers) and many of his weeks are more dynamic than what most people experience. Mike asks Grant how he organizes his week, how he deals with a hectic travel schedule, and how each speaking gig brings something different (read: challenging) to the table.
26 min
June 23, 2015 The Productivity Habits with Ben Elijah
This episode features an invigorating discussion between Mike and Ben Elijah. Ben is the author of "The Productivity Habits" and blogs over at Ink and Ben. They talk about how they look at productivity in general. But they didn't stop there. They also spent time conversing about importance, mode-based work, and even John Cleese's famous talk on creativity. Relevant Links http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1907794832/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1907794832&linkCode=as2&tag=vardyme-20&linkId=TKGIYGDRQPA3JBPP (The Productivity Habits: A Simple Framework to Become More Productive | Ben Elijah) http://www.inkandben.com/#about (Ink and Ben | Ben Elijah) http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0804137382/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0804137382&linkCode=as2&tag=vardyme-20&linkId=A676FJ6TC7HDKBBA (Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less | Greg McKeown) https://gumroad.com/l/beyondproductivityworkshop (Beyond Productivity: A Virtual Workshop | Productivityist) http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/081298160X/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=081298160X&linkCode=as2&tag=vardyme-20&linkId=ZJY2AGCPTTSZFOSD (The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business | Charles Duhigg) https://productivityist.simplecast.fm/30 (Getting Things Done with David Allen | The Productivityist Podcast) https://productivityist.simplecast.fm/13 (The Contexts Conversation: Part One | The Productivityist Podcast) https://productivityist.simplecast.fm/14 (The Contexts Conversation: Part Two | The Productivityist Podcast) http://scottberkun.com/2012/cleese-on-creativity/ (John Cleese on Creativity | Scott Berkun) https://productivityist.simplecast.fm/40 (An Introduction To The NOW Year Formula | The Productivityist Podcast) http://simplicitybliss.com/blog/a-fresh-take-on-contexts (A Fresh Take on Contexts | SimplicityBliss) https://twitter.com/inkandben (Ben Elijah (@inkandben) | Twitter) Want to send Mike an app, book, or something similar to discuss on the show? Email Productivityist at [email protected] and we'll give it a look. Want to listen on Stitcher? http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=53149&refid=stpr (Click here.) Really like the show and want it to flourish even more? Support The Productivityist Podcast by becoming a patron! http://patreon.com/productivityist (Click here) to visit The Productivityist Podcast's Patreon page and see what perks await those who pitch in a buck or more.
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29 min
June 23, 2015 The Productivity Habits with Ben Elijah
This episodes features an invigorating discussion between Mike and Ben Elijah. Ben is the author of "The Productivity Habits" and blogs over at Ink and Ben. They talk about how they look at productivity in general. But they didn't stop there. They also spent time conversing about importance, mode-based work, and even John Cleese's famous talk on creativity.
29 min
June 16, 2015 The End of Jobs with Taylor Pearson
In this episode, Mike talks with Taylor Pearson, the author of "The End of Jobs" (due out in late June 2015). They discuss the process Taylor used to write the book – including drawing inspiration from Paul Graham's work – as well as what "the end of jobs" can mean for you...if you're willing to shift your mindset.
Relevant Links
http://taylorpearson.me/the-end-of-jobs (The End of Jobs | Taylor Pearson)
http://www.paulgraham.com/makersschedule.html (Maker's Schedule, Manager's Schedule | Paul Graham)
https://productivityist.simplecast.fm/36 (Efficient Writing with Jim Woods | The Productivityist Podcast)
http://fourhourworkweek.com/2011/03/15/copyeditors/ (So, You Want to Be a Writer? Read This First. | The Blog of Author Tim Ferriss)
http://lcmike.jarono.hop.clickbank.net/?tid=podcast43/ (Learn Scrivener Fast | Joseph Michael)
https://productivityist.simplecast.fm/33 (How to Deliver a "Do Over" with Jon Acuff | The Productivityist Podcast)
https://rollercoasterbook.success.com/ (The Entrepreneur Roller Coaster | Darren Hardy)
http://www.softwarebyrob.com/ (Lessons Learned by a Solo Entrepreneur | Software by Rob)
http://productivityist.com/balance-schmalance/ (Balance Schmalance | Productivityist)
http://danariely.com/ (The Website of Dan Ariely)
http://taylorpearson.me/winbooks (The End of Jobs Preorder Offer | Taylor Pearson)
https://twitter.com/ctaylormpearson (Taylor Pearson (@CTaylorMPearson) | Twitter)
Want to send Mike an app, book, or something similar to discuss on the show? Email Productivityist at [email protected] and we'll give it a look. Want to listen on Stitcher? http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=53149&refid=stpr (Click here.)
Really like the show and want it to flourish even more? Support The Productivityist Podcast by becoming a patron! http://patreon.com/productivityist (Click here) to visit The Productivityist Podcast's Patreon page and see what perks await those who pitch in a buck or more.
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24 min
June 16, 2015 The End of Jobs with Taylor Pearson
In this episode Mike talks with Taylor Pearson, the author of "The End of Jobs" (due out in late June 2015). They discuss the process Taylor used to write the book – including drawing inspiration from Paul Graham's work – as well as what "the end of jobs" can mean for you...if you're willing to shift your mindset.
24 min

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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.