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166: The Happiness Dollar17 févr. 202600:29:02

On this episode, I chat with author Ashley Whillans about her book, Time Smart!

Here’s a link to the book.

You can listen (and subscribe) to the podcast below!

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165: Productive with AI03 févr. 202600:39:18

On this episode, we explore how AI tools like Claude Cowork are automating the drudgery layer of knowledge work, and why the most important skill is now how well you can guide intelligent systems.

Topics covered include:

  • What Claude Cowork actually does well: file manipulation, web navigation, and closing the manual screenshot loop
  • How work is shifting from execution to direction and intention-setting
  • The morning briefing system: AI executing on goals set at daily, weekly, and strategic levels
  • Applying the Intention Stack framework from Intentional to guide AI systems
  • The risk of “wasted leverage”
  • Why every minute becomes more valuable when you’re guiding systems instead of doing the work yourself

Links mentioned in this episode:

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164: 50 Shades of Goals20 janv. 202600:29:09

On this episode, we chat about the four types of goals we set—including outcome goals versus process goals, and learning goals versus performance goals!

Here’s the link to Chris’s book, which digs more into these ideas!

You can listen (and subscribe) to the podcast below!

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163: Intentional (Goal Attainment)06 janv. 202600:33:59

On this episode, we chat about Chris’s new book, Intentional, which is about the science of goal attainment!

Here’s a link to the book.

And here’s a link to learn more about it.

Enjoy!

You can listen (and subscribe) to the podcast below!

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162: Nobody Cares About Productivity During the Holidays23 déc. 202500:15:55

On this episode, we reflect back at the year and look to 2026, when Chris’s book Intentional will come out :-)

Have a great holiday!

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161: The Intention Stack11 déc. 202500:27:04

On this episode, we chat about a central idea from Chris’s new book, Intentional: The Intention Stack!

Here’s the image we chat about in the episode:

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All the timelines across which we are intentional.

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160: Success is a Numbers Game25 nov. 202500:27:46

On this episode, I chat with Kyle Austin Young about his new book, Success is a Numbers Game! Hope you enjoy our conversation :-)

You can listen (and subscribe) to the podcast below!

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159: Waking Up Early11 nov. 202500:35:55

On this episode, we chat about Chris’s experiment to wake up at 5:30 every morning for a month—including what he learned from it, what he’d do differently, and what the research says about our wakeup time and daily productivity. We also dig into his experiment to drink only water for a month—cutting out sugary drinks, caffeine, and booze. 

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158: Working 90-Hour Weeks28 oct. 202500:41:35

On this episode, we chat about lessons learned from two of Chris’s experiments—one to work 90-hour weeks for a month, and another to take a three-hour afternoon siesta for three weeks!

Links mentioned in this episode:

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157: Being Productive When You Don't Feel Like It07 oct. 202500:27:23

On this episode, we chat about how to be productive when you just don’t feel like it. Topics covered include:

  • Why our energy and attention fluctuate so much each day;
  • Figuring out why you feel “off”;
  • How we can tactically accommodate our fluctuating energy;
  • Our different “levels” of energy;
  • “Billion dollar walks”;
  • Drinking caffeine strategically (and not habitually).

Links mentioned in this episode:

You can listen (and subscribe) to the podcase below!

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156: Last Call (And a Review)22 sept. 202500:34:03

On this episode we chat about Chris’s new course and the four webinars that come with it! Signups close September 24. (You can also use the discount code POD30 for another $30 off.)

We also give a brief review of the AirPods Pro 3, which we’re both loving.

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155: Values-Based Goals11 sept. 202500:32:01

On this episode, we chat about how to root your goals into what you value. Topics covered include:

  • A recap on our twelve values;
  • How to connect our goals with what we value;
  • The interplay of our values and procrastination;
  • How values affect our level of goal attainment;
  • How our values influence our relationship with our goals;
  • Editing our goals to be aligned with our values;
  • Dropping more goals, more often.

Links mentioned in this episode:

You can listen (and subscribe) to the podcast below!

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154: Why We Procrastinate26 août 202500:37:25

On this episode, we begin our deep dive into the science of overcoming procrastination. Topics covered include:

  • The triggers of aversion;
  • The logic war that happens in our mind as we procrastinate;
  • Impulsiveness, perfectionism, and procrastination;
  • Details on Chris’s upcoming course;
  • Aversion journaling;
  • The art of making tasks more challenging.

Links mentioned in this episode:

You can listen (and subscribe) to the podcast below!

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153: Managing Attention27 mai 202500:31:03

On this episode, we chat about how to create an attentional foundation for deeper focus—and then share some strategies for managing our attention every day. Chris also teases his next book (coming out in January)!

Link mentioned in this episode:

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152: Reel Talk13 mai 202500:27:07

On this episode, we chat about how to manage our attention to the fullest. We also chat about how our relationship with novelty has changed over time, how algorithms wire our mind, and the natural rhythm of our attention.

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151: Distractions29 avr. 202500:31:55

On this episode, we chat about how to think about and tactically overcome distraction—including by knowing the four types of distractions, keeping a “distractions list,” and using a distractions blocker.

Links mentioned in this episode:

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150: Fake Deadlines15 avr. 202500:26:22

On this episode, we chat about how to set “fake deadlines,” the perks (and drawbacks) of the four-day workweek, and how managing our attention can be more effective than managing our time.

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149: Everyday Carry01 avr. 202500:34:48

On this episode, we chat about what we carry around with us on the go to get stuff done.

In Chris’s bag:

In Ardyn’s bag:

You can listen (and subscribe) to the podcast below!

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148: Fancy Health Stuff18 mars 202500:48:08

On this episode, I give my long-term review (and a few rants) about three health investments: the Ozlo Sleepbuds, Apple Watch 10, and the Peloton Bike+. We also chat about whether fancy health stuff is even necessary…

Links mentioned in this episode:

    • Our referral code is, XQVZA6—if you use it, you get $100 worth of accessories at purchase. (We will also get $100 of accessories and will donate an equal amount to charity.)

You can listen (and subscribe) to the podcast below

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147: Good Productivity04 mars 202500:26:04

On this episode, we chat about how to tame instant messages—and pursuing greater productivity for the right reasons. Links mentioned in the episode:

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146: Econ Corner 2.018 févr. 202500:30:17

On this episode, we chat about the economics of productivity—including our “comparative advantages,” finite resources, and how we can think “on the margin.”

Links mentioned in this episode:

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145: Inbox Zero Is Dumb04 févr. 202500:26:32

 

 

 

 

On this episode, we chat about all of the ways that “Inbox Zero” misses the mark and is the wrong goal to have with email—but also the few cases where it can be helpful.

You can listen (and subscribe) to the podcast below!

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144: Bad Productivity Advice21 janv. 202500:22:52

On this episode, we chat about how to separate good productivity advice from bad.

Links mentioned in this episode:

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143: The End of Year Survey19 déc. 202400:24:49

Here’s a link to the survey to help determine what I write about next year!

We hope you have an incredible holiday!

—Chris and Ardyn

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142: Smart Home Shenanigans03 déc. 202400:44:05

On this episode, we chat about how we have automated our home, and the smart home tech we have adopted over time.

A couple of links about the tech we mentioned:

Here are the products we use and mentioned:

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141: Trip Wires19 nov. 202400:32:20

On this episode, we chat about trip wires—which can serve as“habit interrupts” to lead us to follow through on our goals more often. You can listen (and subscribe) to the podcast below!

The post Podcast: How to plant a trip wire appeared first on Chris Bailey.

140: Tech Setups05 nov. 202400:29:46

On this episode, we chat about the tech stacks we use to get work done on a daily basis.

A few select pieces of gear that we mentioned in this episode:

You can listen (and subscribe) to the podcast below!

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139: Writing Workflows22 oct. 202400:37:08

On this episode, we chat about our writing workflows—with books, academic papers, and other forms of writing.

A couple of links from the episode:

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138: Tactics That Haven’t Stuck08 oct. 202400:31:32

On this episode, we chat about which tactics and habits from past episodes haven’t stuck for us!

You can listen (and subscribe) to the podcast below!

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137: Productivity Guilt24 sept. 202400:14:30

On this episode, I chat about the idea of productivity guilt—including where it comes from and what to do about it.

You can listen (and subscribe) to the podcast below!

 

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136: Travel Hacks03 sept. 202400:38:57

On this episode, we chat about our favorite strategies for traveling with greater ease. Some topics covered include those to help you transverse time zones, pack more quickly (and without thinking), and enjoy getting to your destination more!

You can listen (and subscribe) to the podcast below!

 

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135: Busyness20 août 202400:27:18

On this episode, we chat about busyness—including how feeling busy is different from actually being busy. Some topics covered include:

  • How we often wear busyness as a badge of honor;
  • How we can’t be busy and focused at the same time;
  • Busyness and busywork;
  • “Parkinson’s Law”;
  • How we tend to overestimate how long we work for;
  • How busyness can be a sign we have the capacity to become more productive.

You can listen (and subscribe) to the podcast below!

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134: The News06 août 202400:30:02

On this episode, we chat about what the research shows about news consumption—and what to do about it. Some topics covered include:

  • Our “surface area of concern”;
  • Tactics for deliberate news consumption;
  • How the news affects our mind;
  • What our own consumption patters (currently!) look like.

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133: Learn Anything23 juil. 202400:34:35

On this episode, I chat with author and writer Scott Young about his new book, Get Better at Anything: 12 Maxims for Mastery.

I hope you enjoy the conversation—about learning, mastery, and how to get better at pretty much anything.

Listen (and subscribe) to the podcast below!

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132: Meeting Tactics09 juil. 202400:33:23

On this episode, we chat about the science behind meetings—and how to get more value out of them. Topics covered include:

  • The four helpful roles meetings have;
  • Questioning your recurring meetings;
  • Considering relationship dynamics in meetings;
  • Becoming a good steward of other peoples time;
  • Designating a meeting leader;
  • Not attending meetings without an agenda;
  • “Modalities” for meetings;
  • Making meetings more interesting (and actually enjoyable);
  • Whether asynchronous “meetings” are worthwhile;
  • Ending zoom fatigue through oddly-timed meetings.

Links mentioned in this episode:

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131: Meetings25 juin 202400:28:46

On this episode, we chat about the science behind meetings—along with the value and annoyances they bring. Topics covered include:

  • Chris’s review of the Staples coworking space;
  • What makes meetings so draining;
  • The four main purposes of meetings;
  • How many meetings we have a week;
  • Collaborative versus focused work;
  • The incremental cost of meetings;

Links mentioned in this episode:

You can listen (and subscribe) to the podcast below!

The post Podcast: The Value of Meetings appeared first on Chris Bailey.

130: Time Blocking 2.011 juin 202400:30:46

On this episode, we chat about strategies for time blocking your day—including the ones we use. Topics covered include:

  • The benefits of time blocking;
  • The “rolling” time blocking method;
  • How long our blocks are;
  • How autonomy interacts with time blocking;
  • Making time blocking sustainable.

You can listen (and subscribe) to the podcast below!

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129: Slow Productivity28 mai 2024

On this episode, Cal Newport hops back on the show to talk about his great new book, Slow Productivity. It’s a great, fascinating new book (and interview!), both full of actionable insights on how to slow down in order to become more productive.

Topics covered include:

  • How “slow productivity” came into being;
  • The three ingredients of slow productivity;
  • “Engineering simplicity” at work;
  • The idea of “administrative overhead”;
  • Narrowing the “missions” you have in your work;
  • Avoiding “task engines”;
  • Why the pace of knowledge work has become so frenetic;
  • Cal’s unique spin on “quiet quitting”;
  • Studying related fields to yours for boosting creativity.

Links mentioned in this episode:

You can listen (and subscribe) to the podcast below!

 

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128: Social Media14 mai 202400:31:40

On this episode, we chat about how we use and think about social media. We cover what the problem is with social media (if there even is one), how the “novelty bias” hijacks our attention as we use it, and tactics to use to keep social media contained.

Topics covered include:

  • The books we’re reading (and loving);
  • Impulsiveness and procrastination;
  • How social media algorithms come down to “bodies and comparing lifestyles”;
  • Ardyn’s incredibly wholesome Instagram feed;
  • “Stimulation loops” and the “novelty bias”;
  • Crowding out social media;
  • Extracting more meaning out of social media;
  • Putting guardrails in place to waste less time;
  • Time cues on your phone.

Links mentioned in this episode:

You can listen (and subscribe) to the podcast below!

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127: Rising Early30 avr. 202400:20:52

On this episode, we chat about whether or not you should wake up early—and how our biology and daily constraints dictate when we should rise. Topics covered include:

  • Calculating your natural wakeup time;
  • How our wakeup time drifts;
  • The “sepia toned” idea we have to wake up early;
  • Carving out time in the morning to be deliberate;
  • How biology affects our wakeup time;
  • How the constraints of our day affect wakeup time;
  • Having an anchor in your morning routine;
  • Whether waking up early makes a difference in our daily productivity.

Links mentioned in this episode:

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126: All or Something Thinking (Replay)16 avr. 202400:17:00

On this episode, we chat about how to avoid “all or nothing” thinking—also known as the “eff it” effect, or the abstinence violation effect, if you want to get technical about it. Topics covered include:

  • Not being satisfied by partial success
  • How the effect plays out across different time scales
  • The idea of “sunk costs”
  • How awareness is key to behavioral change
  • The downfalls of black and white thinking

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125: Getting Unstuck02 avr. 202400:33:12

On this episode, we chat about how to stay productive when you don’t feel like it. Ideas covered include:

  • How to settle into work when you just don’t feel like it;
  • Not letting your to-do list turn into a list of expectations for how things will go;
  • The idea of making “only progress”;
  • Feeling your “pace of productivity”
  • Understanding the procrastination triggers;
  • Managing expectations downward;
  • Connecting with how you feel to analyze how you’re stuck;
  • Paying yourself ‘time and a half’;
  • Accommodating your mental resistance to doing a task.

Links mentioned in this episode:

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124: Home Screens19 mars 202400:40:42

On this episode, we chat about our phone home screens, debate about whose is better, and talk about whether “focus modes” should drive what’s on our home screen.

Chris’s home screen:

Ardyn’s home screen:

A few links mentioned on the episode:

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123: Leveraged Productivity05 mars 202400:31:57

On this episode, we chat about how the nature of productivity is changing, and how AI is making us more productive by making our work tasks higher-leverage. Topics covered include:

  • The most important tasks in your work;
  • How our “productivity leverage” increases with time;
  • How AI makes us more productive by moving us up the “layers of abstraction” in our work;
  • How we can delegate work to AI;
  • How AI can save us time;
  • The most popular AI apps right now.

Links mentioned in this episode:

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122: The Fake Commute20 févr. 202400:17:57

On this episode, we chat about the perks and benefits of doing a “fake commute” each morning. Topics covered include:

  • Chris’s experiment to do a “fake morning commute”;
  • The benefits of morning sun;
  • Other benefits of a fake morning commute;
  • How commuting variables affect our happiness level;
  • Pre- and post-work rituals.

Links mentioned in this episode:

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121: How To Get A Book Published06 févr. 202400:30:01

On this episode, we chat about how the book publishing industry works—and how you can publish a book of your own, either the traditional or nontraditional way.

[Here’s the PDF] Lucinda mentioned in the podcast!

Topics covered include:

  • What Lucinda learned going from being an agent to being an author;
  • The role of literary agents in getting you a book deal;
  • The art of the “query letter”;
  • How to shape a book so it’s distinct and differentiated;
  • Timely and timeless ideas;
  • Whether having a platform as a potential author is important;
  • Your voice, content, and offering as an author;
  • Whether to self-publish or traditionally publish a book.

Links mentioned in this episode:

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120: Chore Points23 janv. 202400:29:44

On this episode, we chat about chore credits, our system for getting more chores done at home. Topics covered include:

  • How different couples split the chore burden;
  • Chores and conflict;
  • The value of keeping on top of chore tracking;
  • The chore tracking sheet we designed.

Here’s a link to a blank version of the chore tracking template if you want to try it on for size!

Links mentioned in this episode:

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119: Books We’re Reading09 janv. 202400:41:25

On this episode, we chat about the best books we’ve recently read and what we’re currently reading. We also rank Chris’s books.

Here are the links mentioned in this episode:

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118: The Fourth Annual Holiday Spectacular (w. gift recs!)19 déc. 202300:37:30

On this episode, we chat about our favorite productivity-related gifts that will either save time or make things more efficient. The things we mention on this episode—part two of two—include:

Stationary Stuff

Office Stuff

All affiliate link proceeds will be donated to Camp Quality Eastern Ontario, an organization that helps kids and teens with cancer. Non-affiliate links are also provided if you’d prefer.

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117: Productivity Gift Guide05 déc. 202300:36:17

On this episode, we chat about our favorite productivity-related gifts that will either save time or make things more efficient. The things we mention on this episode—part one of two—include:

All affiliate link proceeds will be donated to Camp Quality Eastern Ontario, an organization that helps kids and teens with cancer.

Other things mentioned:

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