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A Productive Conversation

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 t

The Jolts That Make Us Quit — and the Ones Worth Ignoring (with Anthony Klotz)
Aug 2026
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The Difference Between an Aha Moment and a Full-Blown Epiphany (PM Talks S3E8)
Aug 2026
0:00 / 44:12
Why Logic Alone Can't Explain the Human Mind (with Tom Griffiths)
Aug 2026
0:00 / 38:34
Why "Life Is" Might Be the Only Sentence You Need (with Gary John Bishop)
Jul 2026
0:00 / 38:47
The Goal Was Never Inbox Zero (It Was a Quiet Mind)
Jul 2026
0:00 / 22:01
Why Procrastination Is Emotional, Not a Discipline Problem (with Robin J Emdon)
Jul 2026
0:00 / 52:25
Within Tolerance (PM Talks S3E7)
Jul 2026
0:00 / 44:15
Why You Can't Outwork Bad Sleep (with Shimin Ooi)
Jul 2026
0:00 / 40:35
What You're Not Measuring Is Costing You (with Dr. Henry Cloud)
Jun 2026
0:00 / 49:05
Paying Attention to Your Attention
Jun 2026
0:00 / 50:10
The Art of Pacing: Why Slowing Down Is a Long Game Strategy (with Elizabeth Svoboda)
Jun 2026
0:00 / 40:50
The Principles You're Already Overlooking (with Heather Jo Kennedy)
Jun 2026
0:00 / 41:22
Letting Go of "Normal" to Finally Try Again (with Steve Kamb)
Jun 2026
0:00 / 42:59
The Wisdom in Waiting: Rediscovering Prudence (PM Talks S3E6)
Jun 2026
0:00 / 53:22
Sometimes Wrong, Never in Doubt: The Confidence That Comes From Doing the Work (with George Barrios)
Jun 2026
0:00 / 56:19
Why Playing the Odds Beats Beating the Odds (with Kyle Austin Young)
Jun 2026
0:00 / 30:46
Intention or Inertia: What Intentional Living Actually Looks Like in Practice
May 2026
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Why Speed Is a Byproduct, Not the Goal (with Dawna Ballard)
May 2026
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Making Space for Grace (PM Talks S3E5)
May 2026
0:00 / 54:07
Max McKeown Talks About SuperAdaptability, Metaplasticity, and Thriving in an Age of Overwhelm
May 2026
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