Zen Habits Podcast

S3 Bonus - Mike Vardy on Time Crafting & Productiveness

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Oct 9, 2024
Mike Vardy, a productivity expert and the creator of the TimeCrafting system, shares his transformative approach to productivity. He discusses the shift from mere productivity to the deeper concept of 'productiveness,' emphasizing alignment with personal values and energy cycles. Vardy highlights the power of theming days, embracing constraints for creativity, and establishing routines to enhance focus. Listeners learn how to cultivate a fulfilling work-life balance by redefining their relationship with time.
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INSIGHT

Productiveness vs. Productivity

  • Mike Vardy prefers the term "productiveness" over "productivity."
  • He believes productiveness is a state of being, balancing quality and quantity, while productivity focuses on output.
ADVICE

Theming and Flow

  • Theme your days to focus your attention.
  • Match tasks to energy levels and use constraints to enhance creativity.
ADVICE

Capturing and Activating Tasks

  • Capture everything and activate tasks with verbs.
  • Analyze captured tasks to identify patterns and inform your attention paths.
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