Mac Power Users

595: The Poetic Mike Vardy

Jul 4, 2021
Mike Vardy, a productivity expert known for his insights into blending analog and digital tools, shares his journey of balancing the iPad and Mac for optimal productivity. He discusses innovative project management tools and his experiences transitioning from Slack to Front for streamlined team communication. Vardy also highlights his habit tracking exploration, linking coffee culture to productivity. The conversation dives deep into the importance of journaling for personal growth and effective planning, while emphasizing encryption in digital tools.
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ANECDOTE

Website Journey

  • Mike Vardy's website journey started as Vardy.me, transitioned to Productivityist.com, and is now returning to MikeVardy.com.
  • This change reflects the audience's desire for more of Mike's personal brand.
ADVICE

Task Visibility

  • Write down your top five tasks.
  • Keep them visible throughout the day, regardless of your open apps.
ANECDOTE

iPad Pro Transition

  • Mike Vardy transitioned to using an iPad Pro as his primary laptop.
  • This offered portability, power, and sufficient screen real estate for content creation and consumption.
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