A Productive Conversation

By Mike VardyBusiness Careers Management

A Productive Conversation episodes

May 05, 2015 Beyond Productivity with Erik Fisher
As the host of the Beyond The To Do List podcast, Erik Fisher has interviewed many of the top names in productivity, task, and time management, and now Mike is putting him on the other side of the mic. They talk about habits, productivity approaches, and a lot more.
Relevant Links
http://beyondthetodolist.com/ (Beyond The To Do List)
http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/smmworld/ (Social Media Marketing World)
http://bit.ly/productivityistweekly/ (The Productivityist Weekly Newsletter)
http://www.amazon.com/Getting-Things-Done-Stress-Free-Productivity/dp/0143126563/ref=dp_ob_title_bk (Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity by David Allen)
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0385348614/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0385348614&linkCode=as2&tag=vardyme-20&linkId=XORYHAHA7LGVSL3X (Better Than Before: Mastering the Habits of Our Everyday Lives by Gretchen Rubin)
http://minutehack.com/opinions/its-okay-to-be-a-night-owl (Minutehack: How To Hack The Day As A Night Owl)
http://pages.cognitea.com/productivityist/ (CogniTea)
http://productivityist.com/podcast-read-more-read-better/ (How to Read More (and Read Better))
http://productivityist.com/triggers-how-to-start-moving/ (Triggers: How to Start Moving)
http://jimwoodswrites.com/apple-watch/ (Jim Woods: Why I don't Want An Apple Watch And You Shouldn't Either)
http://productivityist.com/groundhog-day/ (Why I Start My New Year On Groundhog Day)
http://beyondthetodolist.com/procrastinate-on-porpose-roryvaden-on-discipline-procrastination-priority-dilution-bttdl087/ (Beyond The to Do List 87: RoryVaden on discipline, procrastination and priority dilution)
https://productivityist.simplecast.fm/32 (Rory Vaden on The Productivityist Podcast)
http://twitter.com/erikjfisher (Erik Fisher on Twitter)
https://medium.com/@mikevardy (Mike Vardy on Medium)
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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29 min
May 05, 2015 Beyond Productivity with Erik Fisher
As the host of the Beyond The To Do List podcast, Erik Fisher has interviewed many of the top names in productivity, task, and time management and now Mike is putting him on the other side of the mic. They talk about habits, productivity approaches, and a lot more.
29 min
April 28, 2015 Efficient Writing with Jim Woods
On this episode of the podcast, Mike speaks with Jim Woods, author, and creator of the "Write Publish Share" course. They talk about the writing process, habits, and the relationship between productivity and getting writing done.
Relevant Links
https://www.e-junkie.com/ecom/gb.php?ii=1423259&c=ib&aff=106414&cl=264063 (Write Publish Share | Jim Woods)
http://jimwoodswrites.com/ (Jim Woods' Website)
http://literatureandlatte.com/ (Scrivener Writing Software | Mac OS X & Windows)
http://lcmike.jarono.hop.clickbank.net/?tid=podcast36/ (Learn Scrivener Fast Course | Joe Michael)
http://www.stevenpressfield.com/2013/07/the-foolscap-method-2/ (The Foolscap Method | Steven Pressfield)
http://www.smartpassiveincome.com/how-to-write-a-book-fast-first-draft/ (How to Write a Book – The Secret to a Super Fast First Draft | Smart Passive Income TV with Pat Flynn)
https://productivityist.simplecast.fm/33 (How to Deliver a "Do Over" with Jon Acuff | The Productivityist Podcast)
http://productivityist.com/pomodoro-power/ (Get Some Pomodoro Power | Productivityist)
http://www.amazon.com/Jim-Woods/e/B00EYDA7OS/ref=ntt_athr_dp_pel_2 (Jim Woods | Amazon)
https://twitter.com/jimwoodswrites (Jim Woods (@jimwoodswrites) | Twitter)
As a special bonus to listeners of The Productivityist Podcast, Jim is offering a discount. To get $50 off Jim's "Write Publish Share" course, use the code PRODUCTIVITYIST upon checkout.
Don't forget to take advantage of the special Blinkist offer as well. Get 50% off a Blinkist Plus or Blinkist Premium subscription by visiting http://productivityist.com/blinkist/ (productivityist.com/blinkist). (Need more coaxing? I've been using Blinkist as part of my reading workflow for a long time, and you can listen back to the episode where I discuss that http://productivityist.simplecast.fm/24 (here).)
Want to send us an app, book, or something similar to discuss on the show? Email us 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.)
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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28 min
April 28, 2015 Efficient Writing with Jim Woods
On this episode of the podcast, Mike speaks with Jim Woods, author and creator of the "Write Publish Share" course. They talk about the writing process, habits, and the relationship between productivity and getting writing done.
28 min
April 21, 2015 Closing Chapters with Michael Schechter
Michael Schechter, Mike's good friend, and former podcasting partner drops by the show for the first time on his own. The two of them talk about old times, what Schechter has been up to since they stopped producing Workflowing at 5by5, and the challenges behind closing one chapter in your life so you can make greater strides going forward.
Relevant Links
https://productivityist.simplecast.fm/26 (The Productivityist Podcast: Everything Is A To Do with Michael Schechter & Patrick Rhone)
http://5by5.tv/workflowing (Workflowing at 5by5)
http://bettermess.com/ (A Better Mess with Michael Schechter)
http://bettermess.com/omnilaunch/ (Speeding Up OmniFocus on iOS with Launch Center Pro)
http://us1.campaign-archive1.com/?u=df5920e236c7d03f1dd49fa78&id=87b0fb3919 (The Productivityist Newsletter: Why Reminders Apps Can Level Up Your Productivity)
https://twitter.com/mschechter (Michael Schechter (@MSchechter) on Twitter)
Want to send us an app, book, or something similar to discuss on the show? Email us 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.)
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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40 min
April 21, 2015 Closing Chapters with Michael Schechter
Michael Schechter, Mike's good friend and former podcasting partner, drops by the show for the first time on his own. The two of them talk about old times, what Schechter has been up to since they stopped producing Workflowing at 5by5, and the challenges behind closing one chapter in your life so you can make greater strides going forward.
40 min
April 14, 2015 The Power of SCALE with Travis Collier
In this edition of The Productivityist Podcast Mike and Travis Collier have a friendly - and short - conversation. Travis is the author of "SCALE: Refuse to Settle, Recognize what Matters, Redefine Success" and the two friends talk about how they met (and how it caught both of them and Mike's former podcast colleague Michael Schechter off guard), and what the power of SCALE can do for you.
Relevant Links
http://productivityist.com/a-look-back-at-the-2013-world-domination-summit/ (A Look Back at The 2013 World Domination Summit (How Mike & Travis Met For The First Time))
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00VREX0EQ/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00VREX0EQ&linkCode=as2&tag=vardyme-20&linkId=TNDQW66GWR4IYOWT (SCALE: Refuse to Settle Recognize What Matters Redefine Success by Travis Collier)
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0062315005/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0062315005&linkCode=as2&tag=vardyme-20&linkId=VIYT6OKN24SJAC6N (The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho)
http://bit-thinking.com/ (Bit Thinking: A Journal About Performance)
https://twitter.com/tscollier21 (Travis Collier (@TSCollier21) on Twitter)
Want to send us an app, book, or something similar to discuss on the show? Email us 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.)
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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23 min
April 14, 2015 The Power of SCALE with Travis Collier
On this edition of The Productivityist Podcast Mike chats with his friend Travis Collier, the author of "SCALE: Refuse to Settle, Recognize what Matters, Redefine Success." They talk about how they met, the Lantern Corps, and what the power of SCALE can do for you.
23 min
April 07, 2015 How to Deliver a "Do Over" with Jon Acuff
Ever want a do-over with your career? Well, the guest on this episode can help you with that. Jon Acuff is a celebrated (and New York Times best-selling) author whose latest effort, Do Over, can help you figure out how to rescue Mondays, reinvent your work, and avoid getting stuck. In this lively (and efficient) discussion, Jon talks with Mike about Do Over...and they occasionally crack jokes while doing so.
Relevant Links
http://acuff.me/ (Acuff.me)
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1591847613/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1591847613&linkCode=as2&tag=vardyme-20&linkId=ORS33IW6MXOMYERY (Do Over: Rescue Monday, Reinvent Your Work, and Never Get Stuck)
http://www.neuyear.net/products/2015-do-over-year (NeuYear.net — 2015 DO OVER YEAR)
http://www.neuyear.net/products/the-now-year (NeuYear.net — 2015 - THE NOW YEAR)
http://acuff.me/career-savings-account/ (The Awesome Career Audit)
http://acuff.me/do-over/ (DoOver.me)
http://worlddominationsummit.com/schedule (World Domination Summit)
https://twitter.com/jonacuff (Jon Acuff (@JonAcuff) on Twitter)
Want to send us an app, book, or something similar to discuss on the show? Email us 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.)
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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18 min
April 07, 2015 How to Deliver a "Do Over" with Jon Acuff
Jon Acuff is a celebrated (and New York Times best-selling) author whose latest effort is titled Do Over. In this lively (and efficient) discussion, Jon talks with Mike about his latest book and they both occasionally crack jokes while doing so.
18 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.