A Productive Conversation
A VERY SPECIAL EPISODE: Mike Vardy Talks About The Productivity Diet
30 Apr 2025
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. Tim asks great questions, and we dive into the mindset, structure, and lived experiences that shaped the book.Six Discussion PointsWhy I resisted writing The Productivity Diet—and what finally pushed it forwardThe shift from productivity to productiveness: a deeper and more durable focusHow the three-part structure (Mindset, Practice, Mastery) came to lifeThe role of reflection and rhythm in building sustainable systemsHow metaphors like “dieting” help make abstract concepts tangibleThe importance of having a supportive community while crafting time intentionallyThree Connection PointsBuy The Productivity DietCheck out Tim's BlogJoin TimeCrafting Trust PremiumThis episode isn’t just a behind-the-scenes look at the book—it’s a conversation about what it really means to live with intention, apply attention wisely, and develop a practice that fits real life. Whether you've read the book or are just getting curious, this episode will give you clarity and maybe even a nudge to reflect on your own relationship with time.
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