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Vardy discusses productivity from a holistic standpoint – as well as focus, recognizing limitations, and mindfulness – with fellow west coast Canadian Tim Stringer of Technically Simple.

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143: Holistic Productivity with Tim Stringer37:12

4+ y ago37:12

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Vardy discusses productivity from a holistic standpoint – as well as focus, recognizing limitations, and mindfulness – with fellow west coast Canadian Tim Stringer of Technically Simple. Links for this episode: TimStringer.com Technically Simple Tim's OmniFocus Setup Talk: Holistic Productivity The Omni Group Customer Stories: Tim Stringer & Om ...…

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138: Lost Control49:27

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134: Talking Time with Ben Brooks31:21

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133: Making a Living on Creativity with Paul Jarvis33:55

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132: Ch-ch-changes37:24

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131: Coach Me, Vardy49:45

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125: More Lunacy and More Legacy with Chase Reeves40:34

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124: Lunacy and Legacy with Chase Reeves47:09

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122: The Need for Information36:40

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This week The Mikes dive into the wealth of information that we receive on a daily basis. They explore how they handle it, how they figure out what to absorb and what to let go of, and the tools and tactics they use to make those decisions easier – and better. Links for this episode: Information Diet | Home 5by5 | Mikes On Mics #25: Getting Eve ...…

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121: Honesty and Innovation36:03

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119: Didn't See That Coming36:22

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112: Falling Short38:52

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Inspired by the previous episode of this very podcast, "The Mikes" look at the times they fall short. At some point we all fail to meet expectations, be them our own or those that others have for us. Schechter and Vardy consider how to move past these unenjoyable moments and, more importantly, how to turn them into an opportunity to grow. Links ...…

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109: Figuring Out Frustration41:21

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This week "The Mikes" discuss their personal relationships with the "joys" of frustration. Schechter and Vardy discuss what they believe to be the three types of frustration: specific, unidentified and persistent. They look at issues large and small, covering everything from Vardy's inability to access the WWE Network in Canada to the habitual ...…

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104: Memories, Moments and Milestones46:04

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102: Give Yourself A Break41:36

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98: Stuff We Like51:47

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97: The Holiday Slowdown51:56

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96: Choosing Stagnation44:27

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