Dec. 29, 2025
Productivity A-Z 2025 - Part 2: Letters N-Z
I’m excited to welcome Mike Vardy back to Beyond The To-Do List for one of our ongoing traditions: Productivity A-Z!
This is Part 2 of a two-part conversation — and we split it across both shows. Part 1 is over on Mike Vardy’s podcast, A Productive Conversation. You can also watch the whole two part video here.
Here on Beyond The To-Do List, we pick up the thread and cover letters N-Z.
In this part of the conversation, we cover:
- What “Nuance” Actually Means for Productivity: Moving beyond rigid rules and one-size-fits-all advice into decisions that fit real life.
- Pacing vs. Speed: Why sustainable progress is less about going hard and more about going smart—without the burnout tax.
- Rhythm and Cadence: How to build productivity patterns that flex with your energy, your season, and your responsibilities.
- Rest as Part of the System: Why recovery isn’t a bonus feature—it’s a core component of doing meaningful work consistently.
- The Middle Ground Between Chaos and Control: How to keep enough structure to stay on track, without so much rigidity that the whole system snaps.
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