ASK MIKE ANYTHING: Journaling, Urgency, and Letting Go of Empty Productivity

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A Productive Conversation

Mike Vardy

642 episodes

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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. Subscribe and join the conversation—because a productive life is more than just getting things done.

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ASK MIKE ANYTHING: Journaling, Urgency, and Letting Go of Empty Productivity

A Productive Conversation

1 hour 4 minutes

3 months ago

ASK MIKE ANYTHING: Journaling, Urgency, and Letting Go of Empty Productivity

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In this very special "Ask Mike Anything" edition of the podcast, the tables turn. TimeCrafting Trust Premium member and all-around thoughtful guy Tim O’Hare steps in to host and ask me questions submitted by listeners—and some of his own. From the value of journaling to the nuances of urgency, we explore what it truly means to right the ship when your time management feels off course.

This is a raw and reflective episode, recorded live with audience interaction. We talk through everything from tech transitions and app overload to the dangers of measuring productivity purely by numbers. If you've ever felt like you know what to do but still can’t quite get it done, there’s something here for you.

Six Discussion Points

Why journaling is my go-to tool for daily course correction—and why it’s easier than most people think
How to close the gap between vision and reality using urgency, importance, and thoughtful task breakdown
Navigating forced software transitions without losing your workflow (or your mind)
How AI can help (or hurt) your attention and task clarity, depending on how you use it
How to make progress on tasks you’re procrastinating—even if you "know better"
Why I focus more on productiveness than productivity, and how to measure what really matters

Three Connection Points

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Whether you’re new to TimeCrafting or a longtime practitioner, this conversation highlights what so many of us wrestle with: the difference between knowing what to do and actually doing it. If you’ve been stuck, scattered, or just seeking clarity, I hope these answers light a way forward.

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