The Lantern is a thoughtfully curated weekly email from Mike Vardy designed to help you craft a better relationship with time. Each edition brings you insights, inspiration, and practical tools through a simple yet powerful framework: Look (a thought-provoking video or visual), Listen (a compelling podcast or audio insight), and Learn (a deep dive into a key concept, article, or book). Designed to inform, inspire, and illuminate, The Lantern helps you navigate time with clarity and intention—without the overwhelm.
Can you help me bring this idea to TEDxVancouver?
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Hello Reader, I’ve got a quick favour to ask. TEDxVancouver is currently accepting nominations for speakers, and I’m putting my name forward to speak on this year’s theme: Clarity. The talk I want to give is one I feel uniquely equipped to deliver—an idea I’ve been refining for years, and one that I believe is ready for a broader stage. It’s called “You Can’t Own Time—But You Can Know It.” It builds on the TEDx talks I gave over a decade ago and reflects my evolution since—shifting from “managing time” to relating to it. This talk is my clearest and most important message yet, and I’d love your help getting it on that red circle. Located in or around Vancouver—or anywhere in British Columbia? You can submit a nomination. All you have to do is click here to nominate me for TEDxVancouver no later than July 31st. You’ll be asked a few short questions (100–200 words each), like:
If my work has helped you rethink how you spend your time, where you place your attention, or how you craft your days with more intention, this is your chance to amplify that message. Your nomination could make all the difference. Thanks for considering it—and for being part of this journey. I’ll keep you posted on what happens next. Gratefully, P.S. If you've not seen my TEDxVictoria talk before, click here to watch it. It clocks in at under 4 minutes, so it won't take long. |
The Lantern: A Weekly Guide to Navigating Time with Intention
The Lantern is a thoughtfully curated weekly email from Mike Vardy designed to help you craft a better relationship with time. Each edition brings you insights, inspiration, and practical tools through a simple yet powerful framework: Look (a thought-provoking video or visual), Listen (a compelling podcast or audio insight), and Learn (a deep dive into a key concept, article, or book). Designed to inform, inspire, and illuminate, The Lantern helps you navigate time with clarity and intention—without the overwhelm.
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