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Mike Vardy

Victoria

Contributor at Freelance

Productivity Strategist, Writer, and Speaker at Productivityist

“And now that you don’t have to be perfect, you can be good.” - John Steinbeck

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  • 2 weeks ago | mikevardy.com | Mike Vardy

    What happens when the host becomes the guest? In this special episode of A Productive Conversation, I sit on the other side of the mic as Tim O’Hare—an active and insightful member of the TimeCrafting Trust Premium community—interviews me about my latest book, The Productivity Diet. We explore why this book took years to come together, what makes it different from typical productivity guides, and how it offers a more sustainable and value-driven path toward productiveness.

  • 3 weeks ago | eventbrite.com | Mike Vardy

    An evening of ideas, irreverence, and intentionality—join us for the launch of The Productivity Diet at Koffi. Koffi 1441 Haultain Street Victoria, BC V8R 2J8 CanadaRefund PolicyRefunds up to 7 days before eventAbout this eventEvent lasts 2 hoursFree venue parkingCome celebrate the launch of The Productivity Diet with yours truly, Mike Vardy, at Koffi in Victoria, BC. This isn’t your typical book event.

  • 1 month ago | mikevardy.com | Mike Vardy

    There’s a phrase I’ve always liked—weigh anchor. On the surface, it sounds like adding weight, burden, heft. But it actually means the opposite. It means lifting the anchor so the ship can move. It means letting go. and the same must be said for productivity anchors. Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about productivity anchors. You see, anchors don’t just in the nautical sense, but in the way they show up in life and work. Anchors can be steadying.

  • 1 month ago | mikevardy.com | Mike Vardy

    Life isn’t always a marathon – sometimes it’s a series of short, explosive sprints. In the world of professional wrestling, performers might only get a few minutes in the ring or on the mic to electrify the crowd and make a lasting impression.

  • 1 month ago | mikevardy.com | Mike Vardy

    “You really should get a new pair of shoes,” Chris said. It didn’t seem like a big deal, but it reminded me of something bigger: You are your greatest project—and even small choices shape that project over time. Now I don’t tend to spend money on things like shoes or clothing all that much — that is, unless it has some form of meaning to me. I own a Doctor Fate shirt that I wore during a personal retreat last year because of the symbolism.

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Mike Vardy
Mike Vardy @mikevardy
12 May 25

If you’ve got a @blinkist account, then you can check out my new book, The Productivity Diet! It’s a great way to get the key elements of the book in audio format while you wait for the full audiobook to be released… https://t.co/vm6c7bq2Yv

Mike Vardy
Mike Vardy @mikevardy
11 May 25

I’ve become increasingly aware that spatial awareness has eroded in much the same way our attention has. I wonder if anyone else has noticed this? This got me thinking: Maybe reclaiming your attention doesn’t start with focus. Maybe it starts with your footsteps.

Mike Vardy
Mike Vardy @mikevardy
11 May 25

Try to remember this. And if you don’t believe that you need to try to remember this… then really try to remember this. https://t.co/eXIgt9S6Rj