http://odeo.com/channels/2119004-Eventualism-The-Productivity-Alternativity no Join Mike Vardy, E.P.E. (Eventual Productivity Expert), as he discusses his innovative and easy-to-implement methodology of eventual productivity. This weekly satirical podcast is broadcast by Mike Vardy, a Canadian comedy writer/performer who tackles the popular meme of productivity and GTD and adds a "Stephen Colbert-esque" twist. Join Mike Vardy, E.P.E. (Eventual Productivity Expert), as he discusses his innovative and easy-to-implement methodology of eventual productivity. This weekly satirical podcast is broadcast by Mike Vardy, a Canadian comedy writer/performer who tackles the popular meme of productivity and GTD and adds a "Stephen Colbert-esque" twist. The Productivity Alternativity Podcast en 40 Thu, 20 Aug 2009 00:55:00 -0700 Thu, 20 Aug 2009 00:55:00 -0700 Copyright 2008-2009 - Mike Vardy/Effing The Dog 43folders, productivity, gtd, satire, time, colbert, manage, organize Comedy 43folders productivity gtd satire time colbert manage organize http://odeo.com/episodes/24997749-Episode-4-The-Eventual-Block On this episode, Mike implores you to check out the most eventual places to shop and have fun; the popular Mann In Motion segment returns with a startling not-so-eventual development; the EffTD Flashback features an interview with Jonathan Coulton (http://www.jonathancoulton.com)...all in over 30 minutes! On this episode, Mike implores you to check out the most eventual places to shop and have fun; the popular Mann In Motion segment returns with a startling not-so-eventual development; the EffTD Flashback features an interview with Jonathan Coulton (http://www.jonathancoulton.com)...all in over 30 minutes! On this episode, Mike implores you to check out the most eventual places to shop and have fun; the popular Mann In Motion segment returns with a startling not-so-eventual development; the EffTD Flashback features an interview with Jonathan Coulton (http://www.jonathancoulton.com)...all in over 30 minutes! tag:odeo.com,2009-08-20,24997749 Thu, 20 Aug 2009 00:55:00 -0700 no Eventualism: The Productivity Alternativity podcast 43folders productivity gtd satire time colbert manage organize http://odeo.com/episodes/24997750-Episode-3-The-Eventual-Thirst In this week's episode, Mike presents an EffTD Flashback featuring an interview with Scott Ohlgren of Brain Toniq; Mike discusses the latest issue of Productive! Magazine - featuring him and touches on Nozbe 2.0, the recent update to the popular productivity application. Todos adentro bajo 30 minutos.... Mike Vardy is an Eventual Productivity Expert.  Everything he does, he does in his own time; as eventual as possible is his way of life.  He practices Eventualism, and develops the skill set with his tried and true EffTD system.  He has interviewed GTD guru David Allen (who asked and has since been made an honorary Eventualist)along with Leo Babauta of Zen Habits fame and Jonathan Coulton of Jonathan Coulton fame.   In this week's episode, Mike presents an EffTD Flashback featuring an interview with Scott Ohlgren of Brain Toniq; Mike discusses the latest issue of Productive! Magazine - featuring him and touches on Nozbe 2.0, the recent update to the popular productivity application. Todos adentro bajo 30 minutos.... Mike Vardy is an Eventual Productivity Expert.  Everything he does, he does in his own time; as eventual as possible is his way of life.  He practices Eventualism, and develops the skill set with his tried and true EffTD system.  He has interviewed GTD guru David Allen (who asked and has since been made an honorary Eventualist)along with Leo Babauta of Zen Habits fame and Jonathan Coulton of Jonathan Coulton fame.   In this week's episode, Mike presents an EffTD Flashback featuring an interview with Scott Ohlgren of Brain Toniq; Mike discusses the latest issue of Productive! Magazine - featuring him and touches on Nozbe 2.0, the recent update to the popular productivity application. Todos adentro bajo 30 minutos.... Mike Vardy is an Eventual Productivity Expert.  Everything he does, he does in his own time; as eventual as possible is his way of life.  He practices Eventualism, and develops the skill set with his tried and true EffTD system.  He has interviewed GTD guru David Allen (who asked and has since been made an honorary Eventualist)along with Leo Babauta of Zen Habits fame and Jonathan Coulton of Jonathan Coulton fame.   tag:odeo.com,2009-08-13,24997750 Thu, 13 Aug 2009 23:58:45 -0700 no Eventualism: The Productivity Alternativity podcast 43folders productivity gtd satire time colbert manage organize http://odeo.com/episodes/24997751-Episode-2-The-Eventual-Return Mike Vardy is an Eventual Productivity Expert.  Everything he does, he does in his own time; as eventual as possible is his way of life.  He practices Eventualism, and develops the skill set with his tried and true EffTD system.  He has interviewed GTD guru David Allen (who asked and has since been made an honorary Eventualist)along with Leo Babauta of Zen Habits fame and Jonathan Coulton of Jonathan Coulton fame. But...what exactly is EffTD?  We'll let Mike tell you in his own time and in his own words: "One of the many things I keep hearing from the masses that keep up with me here is a quick way for people to start Effing The Dog (or EffTDing) right away.  First off, let me stress that you can’t just jump in to the practice of Effing The Dog; it would be like performing the Polar Bear Swim in untested waters.  Only the crazy and elderly people that need to prove that they’re not “elderly-like” would do this.  Rational people would slowly dip their toe in to check it first, and th... Mike Vardy is an Eventual Productivity Expert.  Everything he does, he does in his own time; as eventual as possible is his way of life.  He practices Eventualism, and develops the skill set with his tried and true EffTD system.  He has interviewed GTD guru David Allen (who asked and has since been made an honorary Eventualist)along with Leo Babauta of Zen Habits fame and Jonathan Coulton of Jonathan Coulton fame. But...what exactly is EffTD?  We'll let Mike tell you in his own time and in his own words: "One of the many things I keep hearing from the masses that keep up with me here is a quick way for people to start Effing The Dog (or EffTDing) right away.  First off, let me stress that you can’t just jump in to the practice of Effing The Dog; it would be like performing the Polar Bear Swim in untested waters.  Only the crazy and elderly people that need to prove that they’re not “elderly-like” would do this.  Rational people would slowly dip their toe in to check it first, and then eventually get in. But, to give you some talking points to take away with you and get you going, I’ll give you some of my talking points written out in this article – therefore making them “writing points” instead.  Just promise you’ll take this list of the Top 5 Ways to Start Effing The Dog Today and find a way to put some real Eventualism in there.  Throw me a bone, okay? 1.  Spread out your inboxes. Don’t have a piece of software for your capture device.  Get five.  Don’t have a Moleskine.  Get 3.  Where are your 13 plastic inbox trays?  Not using MobileMe to sync up?  Give it a go.  You need to throw your stuff everywhere.  That way, you get things done in an eventualistic manner – and no one can accuse you of not writing things down.  Even if they do accuse you of losing things, you can at least point out it was an organized form of lost.  Which is better than where the television show of the same name is right now. 2.  Bring on the email. Solicit email from everyone and keep it.  Become an Email Pirate and you’ll be on your way.  This can be one of the most effective ways to EffTD efficiently.  Also, have lots of email inboxes (as alluded to in #3) – it will enhance that efficiency even more so. 3.  Increase your cable channel subscription. Television is a great tool when you’re Effing The Dog, but it’s of very little use with a limited amount of channels.  Sure, you can rent movies (even Apple and NetFlix make that a more GTD-friendly activity now), but with so many channels available to you now, why not take advantage?  There are so many channels out there now that you can spend hours of getting things done eventually 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.  Additional channels will also expand your cultural horizons, whether you like it or not.  Remember, television eventually does more than provide you with programming – it provides a good washing of the brain.  Advertising and Joan Rivers take care of that over a period of time.  Soon enough, with more channels you’ll be broke and decked out in cheap jewelry – man or woman. 4.  BYO – Brew your own. Another important ally in your quest to EffTD is “the drink.”  And what better way to save money and use your time over a longer stretch of time than to brew your own beer or wine.  The process of actually making the beer takes weeks alone, and then you end up with a vast number of bottled goodness that will take you as much time as you allow to drink.  Since it’s considered a hobby it’s not as widely scorned as hanging out at the pub or bar, either.  Plus, you can do it in your basement.  Awesome. 5.  Study the circle. This one could be the biggest help to get you going.  A circle goes in circles, which is where you need to go when you EffTD.  The Olympics are a classic example of an organization who has studied the circle very well.  They’ve incorporated five of them in a design that allows constant Effing The Dog to take place – both within the events and also with those who end up watching them (see #1).  Forget the oval, skip the square – the circle is where it’s at when you’re a true EffTDer. These 5 tips should get you on your eventual way.  As for me, I’m off to meditate now."   Mike Vardy is an Eventual Productivity Expert.  Everything he does, he does in his own time; as eventual as possible is his way of life.  He practices Eventualism, and develops the skill set with his tried and true EffTD system.  He has interviewed GTD guru David Allen (who asked and has since been made an honorary Eventualist)along with Leo Babauta of Zen Habits fame and Jonathan Coulton of Jonathan Coulton fame. But...what exactly is EffTD?  We'll let Mike tell you in his own time and in his own words: "One of the many things I keep hearing from the masses that keep up with me here is a quick way for people to start Effing The Dog (or EffTDing) right away.  First off, let me stress that you can’t just jump in to the practice of Effing The Dog; it would be like performing the Polar Bear Swim in untested waters.  Only the crazy and elderly people that need to prove that they’re not “elderly-like” would do this.  Rational people would slowly dip their toe in to check it first, and then eventually get in. But, to give you some talking points to take away with you and get you going, I’ll give you some of my talking points written out in this article – therefore making them “writing points” instead.  Just promise you’ll take this list of the Top 5 Ways to Start Effing The Dog Today and find a way to put some real Eventualism in there.  Throw me a bone, okay? 1.  Spread out your inboxes. Don’t have a piece of software for your capture device.  Get five.  Don’t have a Moleskine.  Get 3.  Where are your 13 plastic inbox trays?  Not using MobileMe to sync up?  Give it a go.  You need to throw your stuff everywhere.  That way, you get things done in an eventualistic manner – and no one can accuse you of not writing things down.  Even if they do accuse you of losing things, you can at least point out it was an organized form of lost.  Which is better than where the television show of the same name is right now. 2.  Bring on the email. Solicit email from everyone and keep it.  Become an Email Pirate and you’ll be on your way.  This can be one of the most effective ways to EffTD efficiently.  Also, have lots of email inboxes (as alluded to in #3) – it will enhance that efficiency even more so. 3.  Increase your cable channel subscription. Television is a great tool when you’re Effing The Dog, but it’s of very little use with a limited amount of channels.  Sure, you can rent movies (even Apple and NetFlix make that a more GTD-friendly activity now), but with so many channels available to you now, why not take advantage?  There are so many channels out there now that you can spend hours of getting things done eventually 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.  Additional channels will also expand your cultural horizons, whether you like it or not.  Remember, television eventually does more than provide you with programming – it provides a good washing of the brain.  Advertising and Joan Rivers take care of that over a period of time.  Soon enough, with more channels you’ll be broke and decked out in cheap jewelry – man or woman. 4.  BYO – Brew your own. Another important ally in your quest to EffTD is “the drink.”  And what better way to save money and use your time over a longer stretch of time than to brew your own beer or wine.  The process of actually making the beer takes weeks alone, and then you end up with a vast number of bottled goodness that will take you as much time as you allow to drink.  Since it’s considered a hobby it’s not as widely scorned as hanging out at the pub or bar, either.  Plus, you can do it in your basement.  Awesome. 5.  Study the circle. This one could be the biggest help to get you going.  A circle goes in circles, which is where you need to go when you EffTD.  The Olympics are a classic example of an organization who has studied the circle very well.  They’ve incorporated five of them in a design that allows constant Effing The Dog to take place – both within the events and also with those who end up watching them (see #1).  Forget the oval, skip the square – the circle is where it’s at when you’re a true EffTDer. These 5 tips should get you on your eventual way.  As for me, I’m off to meditate now."   tag:odeo.com,2009-08-06,24997751 Thu, 06 Aug 2009 19:29:51 -0700 no Eventualism: The Productivity Alternativity podcast 43folders productivity gtd satire time colbert manage organize http://odeo.com/episodes/24997752-Episode-1-The-Eventual-Reboot Episode 1:  The Eventual Reboot Mike Vardy, E.P.E., returns to the podcasting realm conducting an interview with GTD guru David Allen , who discusses GTD and his latest book, Making it All Work . Mike discusses why the "peregrine" shift from the old format to the new podcast format, and gives us a little bit of insight into Manifest EffTD . The latest installment of The Effin' Seven features Shane Birley of LeftRightMinds and Shane's World recorded live to MacBook Pro at The EffTD Studios. Episode 1:  The Eventual Reboot Mike Vardy, E.P.E., returns to the podcasting realm conducting an interview with GTD guru David Allen , who discusses GTD and his latest book, Making it All Work . Mike discusses why the "peregrine" shift from the old format to the new podcast format, and gives us a little bit of insight into Manifest EffTD . The latest installment of The Effin' Seven features Shane Birley of LeftRightMinds and Shane's World recorded live to MacBook Pro at The EffTD Studios. Episode 1:  The Eventual Reboot Mike Vardy, E.P.E., returns to the podcasting realm conducting an interview with GTD guru David Allen , who discusses GTD and his latest book, Making it All Work . Mike discusses why the "peregrine" shift from the old format to the new podcast format, and gives us a little bit of insight into Manifest EffTD . The latest installment of The Effin' Seven features Shane Birley of LeftRightMinds and Shane's World recorded live to MacBook Pro at The EffTD Studios. tag:odeo.com,2009-03-12,24997752 Thu, 12 Mar 2009 00:46:16 -0700 no Eventualism: The Productivity Alternativity podcast 43folders productivity gtd satire time colbert manage organize http://odeo.com/episodes/23729013-Effing-The-Dog-The-Podcast-Episode-Nine Mike interviews The Geoff Smith, gives us another Mann In Motion segment, talks about "limerick rolling" Sarah Palin and updates us on the progress his book is making. EffTD Choice Cut from The Geoff Smith. Mike interviews The Geoff Smith, gives us another Mann In Motion segment, talks about "limerick rolling" Sarah Palin and updates us on the progress his book is making. EffTD Choice Cut from The Geoff Smith. Mike interviews The Geoff Smith, gives us another Mann In Motion segment, talks about "limerick rolling" Sarah Palin and updates us on the progress his book is making. EffTD Choice Cut from The Geoff Smith. tag:odeo.com,2008-10-19,23729013 Sun, 19 Oct 2008 20:05:09 -0700 no Eventualism: The Productivity Alternativity 43folders productivity gtd satire time colbert manage organize http://odeo.com/episodes/23506899-Effing-The-Dog-The-Podcast-Episode-Nine Mike interviews The Geoff Smith, gives us another Mann In Motion segment, talks about "limerick rolling" Sarah Palin and updates us on the progress his book is making. EffTD Choice Cut from The Geoff Smith. Mike interviews The Geoff Smith, gives us another Mann In Motion segment, talks about "limerick rolling" Sarah Palin and updates us on the progress his book is making. EffTD Choice Cut from The Geoff Smith. Mike interviews The Geoff Smith, gives us another Mann In Motion segment, talks about "limerick rolling" Sarah Palin and updates us on the progress his book is making. EffTD Choice Cut from The Geoff Smith. tag:odeo.com,2008-10-19,23506899 Sun, 19 Oct 2008 20:05:09 -0700 no Eventualism: The Productivity Alternativity 43folders productivity gtd satire time colbert manage organize http://odeo.com/episodes/23729014-Effing-The-Dog-The-Podcast-Episode-Eight Mike discusses Blog Action Day; part two of Mike's stellar interview with Internet musician and superstar Jonathan Coulton; "Mann In Motion" segment; Mike discusses The Chaos Theory Index Card Experiment; EffTD Choice Cut by Jonathan Coulton. Mike discusses Blog Action Day; part two of Mike's stellar interview with Internet musician and superstar Jonathan Coulton; "Mann In Motion" segment; Mike discusses The Chaos Theory Index Card Experiment; EffTD Choice Cut by Jonathan Coulton. Mike discusses Blog Action Day; part two of Mike's stellar interview with Internet musician and superstar Jonathan Coulton; "Mann In Motion" segment; Mike discusses The Chaos Theory Index Card Experiment; EffTD Choice Cut by Jonathan Coulton. tag:odeo.com,2008-10-15,23729014 Wed, 15 Oct 2008 20:22:00 -0700 no Eventualism: The Productivity Alternativity 43folders productivity gtd satire time colbert manage organize http://odeo.com/episodes/23496880-Effing-The-Dog-The-Podcast-Episode-Eight Mike discusses Blog Action Day; part two of Mike's stellar interview with Internet musician and superstar Jonathan Coulton; "Mann In Motion" segment; Mike discusses The Chaos Theory Index Card Experiment; EffTD Choice Cut by Jonathan Coulton. Mike discusses Blog Action Day; part two of Mike's stellar interview with Internet musician and superstar Jonathan Coulton; "Mann In Motion" segment; Mike discusses The Chaos Theory Index Card Experiment; EffTD Choice Cut by Jonathan Coulton. Mike discusses Blog Action Day; part two of Mike's stellar interview with Internet musician and superstar Jonathan Coulton; "Mann In Motion" segment; Mike discusses The Chaos Theory Index Card Experiment; EffTD Choice Cut by Jonathan Coulton. tag:odeo.com,2008-10-15,23496880 Wed, 15 Oct 2008 20:22:00 -0700 no Eventualism: The Productivity Alternativity 43folders productivity gtd satire time colbert manage organize http://odeo.com/episodes/23481115-Effing-The-Dog-The-Podcast-Episode-Seven Mike's "Chaos Theory" index card experiment hits a snag; Mike's interview with Carl Honoré (In Praise Of Slow, Under Pressure). Mike's "Chaos Theory" index card experiment hits a snag; Mike's interview with Carl Honoré (In Praise Of Slow, Under Pressure). Mike's "Chaos Theory" index card experiment hits a snag; Mike's interview with Carl Honoré (In Praise Of Slow, Under Pressure). tag:odeo.com,2008-10-10,23481115 Fri, 10 Oct 2008 13:55:49 -0700 no Eventualism: The Productivity Alternativity 43folders productivity gtd satire time colbert manage organize http://odeo.com/episodes/23729015-Effing-The-Dog-The-Podcast-Episode-Seven Mike's "Chaos Theory" index card experiment hits a snag; Mike's interview with Carl Honoré (In Praise Of Slow, Under Pressure). Mike's "Chaos Theory" index card experiment hits a snag; Mike's interview with Carl Honoré (In Praise Of Slow, Under Pressure). Mike's "Chaos Theory" index card experiment hits a snag; Mike's interview with Carl Honoré (In Praise Of Slow, Under Pressure). tag:odeo.com,2008-10-10,23729015 Fri, 10 Oct 2008 13:55:49 -0700 no Eventualism: The Productivity Alternativity 43folders productivity gtd satire time colbert manage organize http://odeo.com/episodes/23481116-Effing-The-Dog-The-Podcast-Episode-Six Part one of an interview with Internet musician and superstar Jonathan Coulton; another "Mann In Motion" segment; EffTD Choice Cut is none other than - Jonathan Coulton. Part one of an interview with Internet musician and superstar Jonathan Coulton; another "Mann In Motion" segment; EffTD Choice Cut is none other than - Jonathan Coulton. Part one of an interview with Internet musician and superstar Jonathan Coulton; another "Mann In Motion" segment; EffTD Choice Cut is none other than - Jonathan Coulton. tag:odeo.com,2008-10-08,23481116 Wed, 08 Oct 2008 00:50:46 -0700 no Eventualism: The Productivity Alternativity 43folders productivity gtd satire time colbert manage organize http://odeo.com/episodes/23729016-Effing-The-Dog-The-Podcast-Episode-Six Part one of an interview with Internet musician and superstar Jonathan Coulton; another "Mann In Motion" segment; EffTD Choice Cut is none other than - Jonathan Coulton. Part one of an interview with Internet musician and superstar Jonathan Coulton; another "Mann In Motion" segment; EffTD Choice Cut is none other than - Jonathan Coulton. Part one of an interview with Internet musician and superstar Jonathan Coulton; another "Mann In Motion" segment; EffTD Choice Cut is none other than - Jonathan Coulton. tag:odeo.com,2008-10-08,23729016 Wed, 08 Oct 2008 00:50:46 -0700 no Eventualism: The Productivity Alternativity 43folders productivity gtd satire time colbert manage organize http://odeo.com/episodes/23481117-Effing-The-Dog-The-Podcast-Episode-Five The much-delayed (although I'd say really "eventualized") Episode 5 makes its mark with an interview with GeekBrief.TV's Cali Lewis; Mike checks in on Merlin Mann's whereabouts in the regular MANN IN MOTION segment; and Lemon Demon is featured as the EffTD Musical Choice Cut. The much-delayed (although I'd say really "eventualized") Episode 5 makes its mark with an interview with GeekBrief.TV's Cali Lewis; Mike checks in on Merlin Mann's whereabouts in the regular MANN IN MOTION segment; and Lemon Demon is featured as the EffTD Musical Choice Cut. The much-delayed (although I'd say really "eventualized") Episode 5 makes its mark with an interview with GeekBrief.TV's Cali Lewis; Mike checks in on Merlin Mann's whereabouts in the regular MANN IN MOTION segment; and Lemon Demon is featured as the EffTD Musical Choice Cut. tag:odeo.com,2008-10-06,23481117 Mon, 06 Oct 2008 00:48:56 -0700 no Eventualism: The Productivity Alternativity 43folders productivity gtd satire time colbert manage organize http://odeo.com/episodes/23729017-Effing-The-Dog-The-Podcast-Episode-Five The much-delayed (although I'd say really "eventualized") Episode 5 makes its mark with an interview with GeekBrief.TV's Cali Lewis; Mike checks in on Merlin Mann's whereabouts in the regular MANN IN MOTION segment; and Lemon Demon is featured as the EffTD Musical Choice Cut. The much-delayed (although I'd say really "eventualized") Episode 5 makes its mark with an interview with GeekBrief.TV's Cali Lewis; Mike checks in on Merlin Mann's whereabouts in the regular MANN IN MOTION segment; and Lemon Demon is featured as the EffTD Musical Choice Cut. The much-delayed (although I'd say really "eventualized") Episode 5 makes its mark with an interview with GeekBrief.TV's Cali Lewis; Mike checks in on Merlin Mann's whereabouts in the regular MANN IN MOTION segment; and Lemon Demon is featured as the EffTD Musical Choice Cut. tag:odeo.com,2008-10-06,23729017 Mon, 06 Oct 2008 00:48:56 -0700 no Eventualism: The Productivity Alternativity 43folders productivity gtd satire time colbert manage organize http://odeo.com/episodes/23481118-Effing-The-Dog-The-Podcast-Episode-Four Special "lazy" edition of the podcast with Brett Kelly of The Cranking Widgets Blog. Special "lazy" edition of the podcast with Brett Kelly of The Cranking Widgets Blog. Special "lazy" edition of the podcast with Brett Kelly of The Cranking Widgets Blog. tag:odeo.com,2008-07-31,23481118 Thu, 31 Jul 2008 23:33:28 -0700 no Eventualism: The Productivity Alternativity 43folders productivity gtd satire time colbert manage organize http://odeo.com/episodes/23481119-Effing-The-Dog-The-Podcast-Episode-Three This week on the podcast: An interview with Scott Ohlgren, creator of "think drink" known as Brain Toniq; alterna-view of David B. Bohl's e-book "Your Life In Balance"; debut of new segment "Mann In Motion"; music by Jonathan Coulton. This week on the podcast: An interview with Scott Ohlgren, creator of "think drink" known as Brain Toniq; alterna-view of David B. Bohl's e-book "Your Life In Balance"; debut of new segment "Mann In Motion"; music by Jonathan Coulton. This week on the podcast: An interview with Scott Ohlgren, creator of "think drink" known as Brain Toniq; alterna-view of David B. Bohl's e-book "Your Life In Balance"; debut of new segment "Mann In Motion"; music by Jonathan Coulton. tag:odeo.com,2008-07-17,23481119 Thu, 17 Jul 2008 10:51:18 -0700 no Eventualism: The Productivity Alternativity 43folders productivity gtd satire time colbert manage organize