PM Talks S2E8: Creativity

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A Productive Conversation

Mike Vardy

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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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PM Talks S2E8: Creativity

A Productive Conversation

43 minutes

2 months ago

PM Talks S2E8: Creativity

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This episode is the latest in our monthly PM Talks series, where I’m joined by my friend Patrick Rhone to explore timeless ideas around productivity, creativity, and everything in between. In this conversation, we take a deep dive into what it really means to be creative—especially when you're busy, overwhelmed, or stuck in perfectionism.

We unpack how constraints can fuel creativity, how time and space are both essential and elusive, and why imperfection might be your creative superpower. There’s a lot of riffing, real talk, and reflection in this one—and if you’ve felt like your creative well is running dry, this might be the refill you’ve been waiting for.

Six Discussion Points

The relationship between speed, structure, and creativity
Why constraints can actually enhance creativity (yes, really)
John Cleese’s insight: creativity requires both time and space
How perfectionism can sabotage creative flow
Turning mundane tasks into creative opportunities
The importance of being your own audience—and knowing what’s “for you”

Three Connection Points

Patrick’s Website
Rick Rubin's The Creative Act: A Way of Being
"The creative process needs space—not just time." Read 50 more lessons I've learned here.

This episode is a reminder that creativity isn’t just for artists—it’s for anyone trying to make something meaningful with their time. Whether you’re juggling routines, deadlines, or just trying to show up a little more intentionally each day, the ideas we explore here can help unlock creative momentum—even in life’s most constrained moments.

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