# A Productive Conversation

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Author: Mike Vardy
Episodes: 681

## Resource

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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## Episodes
- [Why You Can't Outwork Bad Sleep (with Shimin Ooi)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/a-productive-conversation-406235/why-you-can-t-outwork-bad-sleep-with-shimin-ooi) — 2026-07-01T07:34:00+00:00
- [What You're Not Measuring Is Costing You (with Dr. Henry Cloud)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/a-productive-conversation-406235/what-you-re-not-measuring-is-costing-you-with-dr-henry-cloud) — 2026-06-26T07:34:00+00:00
- [Paying Attention to Your Attention](https://stenobird.com/podcast/a-productive-conversation-406235/paying-attention-to-your-attention) — 2026-06-24T07:34:00+00:00
- [The Art of Pacing: Why Slowing Down Is a Long Game Strategy (with Elizabeth Svoboda)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/a-productive-conversation-406235/the-art-of-pacing-why-slowing-down-is-a-long-game-strategy-with-elizabeth-svoboda) — 2026-06-19T07:34:00+00:00
- [The Principles You're Already Overlooking (with Heather Jo Kennedy)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/a-productive-conversation-406235/the-principles-you-re-already-overlooking-with-heather-jo-kennedy) — 2026-06-17T07:34:00+00:00
- [Letting Go of "Normal" to Finally Try Again (with Steve Kamb)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/a-productive-conversation-406235/letting-go-of-normal-to-finally-try-again-with-steve-kamb) — 2026-06-12T07:34:00+00:00
- [The Wisdom in Waiting: Rediscovering Prudence (PM Talks S3E6)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/a-productive-conversation-406235/the-wisdom-in-waiting-rediscovering-prudence-pm-talks-s3e6) — 2026-06-10T07:34:00+00:00
- [Sometimes Wrong, Never in Doubt: The Confidence That Comes From Doing the Work (with George Barrios)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/a-productive-conversation-406235/sometimes-wrong-never-in-doubt-the-confidence-that-comes-from-doing-the-work-with-george-barrios) — 2026-06-05T07:34:00+00:00
- [Why Playing the Odds Beats Beating the Odds (with Kyle Austin Young)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/a-productive-conversation-406235/why-playing-the-odds-beats-beating-the-odds-with-kyle-austin-young) — 2026-06-03T07:34:00+00:00
- [Intention or Inertia: What Intentional Living Actually Looks Like in Practice](https://stenobird.com/podcast/a-productive-conversation-406235/intention-or-inertia-what-intentional-living-actually-looks-like-in-practice) — 2026-05-27T07:34:00+00:00
- [Why Speed Is a Byproduct, Not the Goal (with Dawna Ballard)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/a-productive-conversation-406235/why-speed-is-a-byproduct-not-the-goal-with-dawna-ballard) — 2026-05-20T07:34:00+00:00
- [Making Space for Grace (PM Talks S3E5)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/a-productive-conversation-406235/making-space-for-grace-pm-talks-s3e5) — 2026-05-13T07:00:00+00:00
- [Max McKeown Talks About SuperAdaptability, Metaplasticity, and Thriving in an Age of Overwhelm](https://stenobird.com/podcast/a-productive-conversation-406235/max-mckeown-talks-about-superadaptability-metaplasticity-and-thriving-in-an-age-of-overwhelm) — 2026-05-06T07:34:00+00:00
- [The Backwards Law: Why More Self-Improvement Might Be Making Things Worse (with Mark Manson)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/a-productive-conversation-406235/the-backwards-law-why-more-self-improvement-might-be-making-things-worse-with-mark-manson) — 2026-04-29T07:34:00+00:00
- [The Subtle Problem with Productivity](https://stenobird.com/podcast/a-productive-conversation-406235/the-subtle-problem-with-productivity) — 2026-04-22T07:34:00+00:00
- [From Routines to Rituals: How to Stop Living on Autopilot and Start Living on Purpose (with Erin Coupe)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/a-productive-conversation-406235/from-routines-to-rituals-how-to-stop-living-on-autopilot-and-start-living-on-purpose-with-erin-coupe) — 2026-04-15T07:34:00+00:00
- [Why Doing Nothing Might Be the Most Human Thing You Can Do (PM Talks S3E4)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/a-productive-conversation-406235/why-doing-nothing-might-be-the-most-human-thing-you-can-do-pm-talks-s3e4) — 2026-04-08T07:34:00+00:00
- [Why "I'll Try" Is the Most Dishonest Thing You Can Say (with Carla Ondrasik)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/a-productive-conversation-406235/why-i-ll-try-is-the-most-dishonest-thing-you-can-say-with-carla-ondrasik) — 2026-04-01T07:34:00+00:00
- [Why Procrastination Persists Even When You Care Deeply (with Jon Acuff)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/a-productive-conversation-406235/why-procrastination-persists-even-when-you-care-deeply-with-jon-acuff) — 2026-03-25T07:34:00+00:00
- [How to Stop Managing Everything and Start Leading What Matters (with Rich Czyz)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/a-productive-conversation-406235/how-to-stop-managing-everything-and-start-leading-what-matters-with-rich-czyz) — 2026-03-18T07:34:00+00:00
- [Why Practice Matters More Than Results (PM Talks S3E3)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/a-productive-conversation-406235/why-practice-matters-more-than-results-pm-talks-s3e3) — 2026-03-11T07:34:00+00:00
- [How to Finally Organize Your Digital Life Without Overcomplicating It (with Johnny Decimal)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/a-productive-conversation-406235/how-to-finally-organize-your-digital-life-without-overcomplicating-it-with-johnny-decimal) — 2026-03-04T08:34:00+00:00
- [How to Flourish in a World Obsessed with Performance (with Daniel Coyle)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/a-productive-conversation-406235/how-to-flourish-in-a-world-obsessed-with-performance-with-daniel-coyle) — 2026-02-25T08:34:00+00:00
- [Joel Zuckerman Talks About Expressive Gratitude, Impactful Letters, and Lasting Connection](https://stenobird.com/podcast/a-productive-conversation-406235/joel-zuckerman-talks-about-expressive-gratitude-impactful-letters-and-lasting-connection) — 2026-02-18T08:34:00+00:00
- [PM Talks S3E2: Poise Under Pressure in a Fractured Moment](https://stenobird.com/podcast/a-productive-conversation-406235/pm-talks-s3e2-poise-under-pressure-in-a-fractured-moment) — 2026-02-11T08:30:00+00:00
- [Thom Gibson Talks About Work-From-Home Fatherhood, Six-Hour Workdays, and Sustainable Family Rhythms](https://stenobird.com/podcast/a-productive-conversation-406235/thom-gibson-talks-about-work-from-home-fatherhood-six-hour-workdays-and-sustainable-family-rhythms) — 2026-02-04T08:34:00+00:00
- [Brad Stulberg Talks About Sustainable Excellence, Mastery, and Doing What Truly Matters](https://stenobird.com/podcast/a-productive-conversation-406235/brad-stulberg-talks-about-sustainable-excellence-mastery-and-doing-what-truly-matters) — 2026-01-28T08:34:00+00:00
- [Brad Farris Talks About Leadership, Presence, and Scaling Beyond the $1M Agency Plateau](https://stenobird.com/podcast/a-productive-conversation-406235/brad-farris-talks-about-leadership-presence-and-scaling-beyond-the-1m-agency-plateau) — 2026-01-21T08:34:00+00:00
- [PM Talks S3E1: Honesty](https://stenobird.com/podcast/a-productive-conversation-406235/pm-talks-s3e1-honesty) — 2026-01-14T08:34:00+00:00
- [Chris Bailey Talks About Intentionality, Values, and Finishing What You Start](https://stenobird.com/podcast/a-productive-conversation-406235/chris-bailey-talks-about-intentionality-values-and-finishing-what-you-start) — 2026-01-07T08:34:00+00:00
- [A VERY SPECIAL EPISODE: The 12 Tips of TimeCrafting](https://stenobird.com/podcast/a-productive-conversation-406235/a-very-special-episode-the-12-tips-of-timecrafting) — 2025-12-31T20:34:00+00:00
- [Productivity A to Z with Erik Fisher: Volume 2 (Part 1)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/a-productive-conversation-406235/productivity-a-to-z-with-erik-fisher-volume-2-part-1) — 2025-12-24T08:34:00+00:00
- [Faisal Hoque Talks About Humanity, AI, and What Comes Next](https://stenobird.com/podcast/a-productive-conversation-406235/faisal-hoque-talks-about-humanity-ai-and-what-comes-next) — 2025-12-17T08:34:00+00:00
- [PM Talks S2E12: Legacy](https://stenobird.com/podcast/a-productive-conversation-406235/pm-talks-s2e12-legacy) — 2025-12-10T08:34:00+00:00
- [Michael Breus Talks About Sleep, Chronotypes, and the Three Dominoes of Wellness](https://stenobird.com/podcast/a-productive-conversation-406235/michael-breus-talks-about-sleep-chronotypes-and-the-three-dominoes-of-wellness) — 2025-12-03T08:34:00+00:00
- [Quang X. Pham Talks About Underdogs and Effort That Delivers Results](https://stenobird.com/podcast/a-productive-conversation-406235/quang-x-pham-talks-about-underdogs-and-effort-that-delivers-results) — 2025-11-26T08:34:00+00:00

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