Mike Vardy

Mike Vardy

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Founder, Productivityist; time and priority management systems for effective execution.

FiLMiC Pro's Decline After Bending Spoons Acquisition
SocialApr 3, 2026

FiLMiC Pro's Decline After Bending Spoons Acquisition

Years ago, FiLMiC Pro was a casualty of being acquired by Bending Spoons. This video offers a more comprehensive look at what happened to a promising app after that acquisition. (And yeah, I do not like Bending Spoons’ way of...

By Mike Vardy
PBS Thoreau Documentary: A Brilliant Three‑Part Journey
SocialApr 3, 2026

PBS Thoreau Documentary: A Brilliant Three‑Part Journey

The new @PBS documentary on Thoreau is thoroughly amazing. Definitely worth the watch and it’s divided up into three parts so you could spend an hour on it over three days. (And I think that’s probably the best way to do...

By Mike Vardy
Prioritize What Matters Over Doing More
SocialApr 1, 2026

Prioritize What Matters Over Doing More

Looking forward to this in about two hours from now: Why Caring About the Right Things Beats Doing More (with @Markmanson) https://t.co/dgt5lkTLwB via @YouTube

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When Stoic Wisdom Turns Into Rigid Doctrine
SocialApr 1, 2026

When Stoic Wisdom Turns Into Rigid Doctrine

Feels like Stoicism is everywhere right now. Has been for some time. And there’s a lot of value in it. But I keep wondering… at what point does a philosophy we use quietly become something we follow too closely? Curious where you...

By Mike Vardy
Productivity Alone Leaves Gaps Without Meaningful Care
SocialMar 20, 2026

Productivity Alone Leaves Gaps Without Meaningful Care

You can be incredibly productive… and still feel like you’re missing something. That gap often comes down to one thing: what you choose to care about. I’ll be talking about this with Mark Manson live. Bring your questions: https://t.co/EWZSzmok8z #mindset #attention

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Father‑Son Enjoy Early Project Hail Mary Screening
SocialMar 17, 2026

Father‑Son Enjoy Early Project Hail Mary Screening

Discovered there was an early screening tonight of Project Hail Mary about 20 minutes from home. My son and I snagged tickets and thoroughly enjoyed it. Two thumbs down. #projecthailmary https://t.co/Klmb3XsAMP

By Mike Vardy
Productivity Talk Shifts From Urgency to Alignment
SocialMar 16, 2026

Productivity Talk Shifts From Urgency to Alignment

The words we use about productivity reveal how our thinking is evolving. In this year’s A–Z episodes with Erik Fisher of Beyond The To-Do List, I noticed a shift in vocabulary: Less urgency. More alignment. Listen to Part 1 here: https://t.co/VEeHjbdZ2Q https://t.co/JE7Hskt5yB

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Life's Precision Varies: Your 3.14, Others' 3.14159
SocialMar 14, 2026

Life's Precision Varies: Your 3.14, Others' 3.14159

π goes on forever. We just round it to 3.14 most of the time. Not because it ends there, but because that precision is enough. Life works the same way. Your 3.14 might be someone else’s 3.14159. Try not to forget that. #PiDay

By Mike Vardy
When Time‑Saving Tools Actually Add More Work
SocialMar 14, 2026

When Time‑Saving Tools Actually Add More Work

This week I've found myself sitting with this worthwhile question: What happens when the tools that promise to save time actually create more work? The next issue of The Lantern explores that tension. If you’d like it delivered when it goes...

By Mike Vardy
Now's the Time to Get This Excellent Book
SocialMar 14, 2026

Now's the Time to Get This Excellent Book

If you haven’t already gotten a copy of this excellent book, now is the time.

By Mike Vardy
Simplify Digital Life: Fewer Choices, More Clarity
SocialMar 11, 2026

Simplify Digital Life: Fewer Choices, More Clarity

Digital freedom without structure becomes chaos. In this episode of APC, @johnnydecimal shares a simple framework for organizing your digital life — and why fewer choices create more clarity. https://t.co/GLH4lYzg7J How do you manage your files? https://t.co/W1lgoy0ZjH

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Productivity Begins With Mindset, Not Just Tools
SocialMar 10, 2026

Productivity Begins With Mindset, Not Just Tools

Most productivity advice starts with tools. My new book starts somewhere else. Productiveness: the state of being productive. Follow the quiet build: https://t.co/S2Z73N4u1G https://t.co/vgR8kcI0Ma

By Mike Vardy
Use Daylight‑Saving Shift to Start Change‑Management Course
SocialMar 9, 2026

Use Daylight‑Saving Shift to Start Change‑Management Course

With so many of us shifting the clock this past weekend I figure now is an ideal time to take my LinkedIn Learning course that helps you manage that change. https://t.co/7K61c7KL5F

By Mike Vardy