{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/5a93a288874a89326d144e11/681be96b5acb8b715fe818ef?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"81. How to Build a Productivity Diet That Actually Works for You with Mike Vardy","description":"<p>Sick of productivity advice that feels like it was designed for robots or morning people with zero distractions? This episode is the antidote.</p><p><br></p><p>I sit down with productivity strategist and author <strong>Mike Vardy</strong> to explore a totally different approach — one rooted in <em>intentional productivity</em>, self-awareness, and designing your <em>own</em> rhythm for work and life.</p><p><br></p><p>We dive into the core ideas behind his new book, <strong>The Productivity Diet</strong>, and why the traditional “get more done” model is broken — especially for entrepreneurs, parents, and purpose-driven humans.</p><p>You’ll learn how to structure your days around your energy (not just your calendar), how to use “mode-based” planning to flow more naturally through your tasks, and why reflection and intention are the secret sauce to sustainable success.</p><p><br></p><p>This episode is packed with practical tools to help you reclaim your time, plug your energy leaks, and create a productivity system that actually works <em>for you</em>.</p><p>If you're done with burnout and ready for aligned, personalized productivity — this one's for you.</p><p><br></p><h4>Productivity isn't about doing more — it's about doing the <em>right</em> things, at the right time, in the way that works best for you</h4><p>&nbsp;</p><h3>What You’ll Learn:</h3><h3><br></h3><ul><li>Why productivity is personal — and how to find your rhythm</li><li>How to build a “productivity diet” that fuels rather than drains you</li><li>The power of journaling and reflection to increase your energy and output</li><li>Why batching, theme days, and mode-based planning can transform how you work</li><li>How to use intentions as your compass for daily decision-making</li><li>The truth about energy leaks — and how to plug them fast</li><li>The biggest mistake most people make when trying to be productive (and how to fix it)</li></ul><h3><br></h3><h3>Key Resources:</h3><ul><li>Get Mike’s new book: <a href=\"https://mikevardy.com/lit\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><em>The Productivity Diet</em></a> (and check out his others too!)</li><li>Connect with Mike: <a href=\"https://productivityist.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">productivityist.com</a> or @productivityist</li><li>Take the Life Audit: <a href=\"https://lifepilot.co/audit\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">lifepilot.co/audit</a> — See where your time and energy are actually going</li><li>Learn more about the LifePilot Methodology: <a href=\"https://lifepilot.co\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">lifepilot.co</a></li></ul><p><br></p>","author_name":"Natalie Sisson"}