The Power of Paper
Mike Vardy
With the advent of technology and the seeming demise of analog as a primary
form of communication, I’m of the belief that paper is still the most
effective and powerful tool one can have at their disposal when it comes to
creation and organization.
My talk will break down the benefits of sticking with paper over digital
devices, in terms of both physical and visceral permanence. There’s something
about writing things down that allows them to sink in and fuse with our
psyches that much better.
I will include audience participation in this talk, where the power of paper
will be demonstrated.
About Mike Vardy:
Mike Vardy is a writer, speaker and productivity pundit from Victoria, BC.
His work has appeared on several blogs including GTD Times, WorkAwesome (where
he is also editor) and Life As A Human. He has several years of stage
experience and has created works for CBC Radio and the print media as well.
Mike Vardy is the writer, speaker, and “productivityist” behind Vardy.me
and the productivity parody site Eventualism. Vardy’s candid satire has made
him a desirable speaker on an often dry topic, delivering talks on the topic
such as “Hacking Lifehacks” at TEDx Juan De Fuca and presenting keynote talks
at events in Vancouver and Victoria. Currently a Managing Editor at Stepcase
Lifehack, Vardy has contributed to many popular productivity websites and
publications, including David Allen’s GTD Times and Productive Magazine and
has appeared in local publications (YAM Magazine, Black Press) and nationally
in The Globe and Mail. He lives with his wife, daughter and son in Victoria,
BC, Canada.
He has an amazing wife and two equally amazing children.
