PM Talks S2E6: Momentum

🚨 The Forge Your Future Challenge is back – August 7–9, 2025! Join yours truly, Mike Vardy, for this free 3-day experience to reconnect with what matters, regain control of your time, and set your future in motion. Just two hours a day for three days—no fluff, just focus. Save your spot now: https://mikevardy.com/forgeyourfuture This episode is the latest installment in our monthly PM Talks series, where Patrick Rhone and I dive deep into ideas that shape how we manage time, energy, and focus. This month, we explored a topic that sneaks into our workflows and sustains our best efforts when used wisely—momentum. Momentum isn’t just a starting gun. It’s a rhythm, a flow, a throughline. In this episode, we break down what momentum looks like at different stages of a project or practice, how to recognize its many disguises, and ways to harness it without burning out or blowing past friction points that deserve your attention. Six Discussion Points:Why starting with a satisfying, low-friction task can set the tone for your entire dayThe difference between “Gomentum,” “Slowmentum,” and everyday momentumHow to align your energy and environment to keep momentum goingWhat friction can teach us—and how to treat it as a signal rather than a stop signThe dual role of a creator: sustaining promotion while starting the next meaningful thingHow to tell if a diversion is worth following or just a cleverly disguised distraction Three Connection Points:Patrick Rhone’s WebsiteWatch a sneak peek of my conversation on The Science of Revenge with James Kimmel Jr.Listen to APC Episode 586: Nir Eyal Talks About Becoming Indistractable and Managing Distractions We left a lot on the table this time—and that’s intentional. Next month, we’ll be diving into the idea of sustainability, how it differs from consistency, and why it’s essential for any lasting creative or productive work. If you’ve got thoughts, comments, or suggestions for season three, drop them wherever you listen or find me online. Until then, keep the momentum going. 📘 Grab My New Book: The Productivity Diet: A Practical Guide to Nurturing your Productive Potential If you’re looking to build a sustainable, personalized productivity practice that actually sticks, my latest book is for you. It’s available now—wherever books are sold. Learn more at mikevardy.com/lit or request it at your favorite local bookstore.