Productivity tips that will really improve your life | Chris Bailey: Full interview
Productivity tips that will really improve your life | Chris Bailey: Full interview Most productivity tips take more time than they're worth. It's not about finding a more efficient system. It's about understanding why some goals feel effortless and others feel like a chore, and learning to close the gap. Author Chris Bailey talks about the "intent stack" and the underrated role of alignment in achieving goals. 00:04 Chapter 1. Intention and how it shapes our goals 02:21 Explanation of the "Intention Stack" 08:50 Characteristics of Intention 14:49 Chapter 2. Why Values Are Important for Achieving Goals 16:05 How to Identify and Accept Your Values 24:13 Chapter 3. How to Achieve Goals 25:39 Why SMART Goals Don't Work 27:010 Four Steps to Achieving Goals 33:19 What causes procrastination and how to deal with it 41:40 How to maintain momentum in achieving your goals 45:26 Chapter 4. Focus in an era of distraction 51:44 How to achieve hyperfocus 57:17 The benefits of letting your mind wander ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- About Chris Bailey: Chris Bailey is a writer and lecturer who explores the scientific foundations of a more productive and mindful life. His books include The Productivity Project, Hyperfocus, and Mindfulness.
Productivity tips that will really improve your life | Chris Bailey: Full interview Most productivity tips take more time than they're worth. It's not about finding a more efficient system. It's about understanding why some goals feel effortless and others feel like a chore, and learning to close the gap. Author Chris Bailey talks about the "intent stack" and the underrated role of alignment in achieving goals. 00:04 Chapter 1. Intention and how it shapes our goals 02:21 Explanation of the "Intention Stack" 08:50 Characteristics of Intention 14:49 Chapter 2. Why Values Are Important for Achieving Goals 16:05 How to Identify and Accept Your Values 24:13 Chapter 3. How to Achieve Goals 25:39 Why SMART Goals Don't Work 27:010 Four Steps to Achieving Goals 33:19 What causes procrastination and how to deal with it 41:40 How to maintain momentum in achieving your goals 45:26 Chapter 4. Focus in an era of distraction 51:44 How to achieve hyperfocus 57:17 The benefits of letting your mind wander ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- About Chris Bailey: Chris Bailey is a writer and lecturer who explores the scientific foundations of a more productive and mindful life. His books include The Productivity Project, Hyperfocus, and Mindfulness.