The Productivity Project: Accomplishing More by Managing Your Time, Attention, and Energy

A fresh, personal, and entertaining exploration of a topic that concerns all of us: how to be more productive at work and in every facet of our lives. Chris Bailey turned down lucrative job offers to pursue a lifelong dream--to spend a year performing a deep dive experiment into the pursuit of productivity, a subject he had been enamored with since he was a teenager. After obtaining his business degree, he created a blog to chronicle a year-long series of productivity experiments he conducted on himself, where he also continued his research and interviews with some of the world's foremost experts, from Charles Duhigg to David Allen. Among the experiments that he tackled: Bailey went several weeks with getting by on little to no sleep; he cut out caffeine and sugar; he lived in total isolation for 10 days; he used his smartphone for just an hour a day for three months; he gained ten pounds of muscle mass; he stretched his work week to 90 hours; a late riser, he got up a 5:30 every morning for three months--all the while monitoring the impact of his experiments on the quality and quantity of his work. The Productivity Project--and the lessons Chris learned--are the result of that year-long journey. Among the counterintuitive insights Chris Bailey will teach you: · slowing down to work more deliberately; · shrinking or eliminating the unimportant; · the rule of three; · striving for imperfection; · scheduling less time for important tasks; · the 20 second rule to distract yourself from the inevitable distractions; · and the concept of productive procrastination. In an eye-opening and thoroughly engaging read, Bailey offers a treasure trove of insights and over 25 best practices that will help you accomplish more.

Business & Money

Bailey, Chris

Personal Finance

Random House Canada

Chris Bailey's The Productivity Project is a trenchant and entertaining year-long examination on a topic that concerns just about everyone at some point in their lives: how to be more productive at work and in every facet of your life. Chris Bailey has been fascinated with the subject of productivity since he was a teenager. While pursuing his business degree, he researched every paper and read every book available on the topic. After graduation, he embarked on a year-long project, interviewing many of the world's foremost productivity gurus, from Charles Duhigg to David Allen, while conducting a series of productivity experiments on himself, from getting by on little sleep, to waking up at 5:30 every morning for a month, from avoiding caffeine and sugar to working 90 hours a week, and monitoring the impact of each experiment on his ability to get things done. He created a blog about the project, and as people heard about the project, traffic grew exponentially and beyond his wildest hopes. This book and the lessons and insights Chris discovered are the result of that year-long journey. Among the many counterintuitive insights Chris writes about in the book are removing or shrinking the unimportant; the rule of three; striving for imperfection; scheduling less time for important tasks; the 20-second rule to distract yourself from distractions, and the concept of productive procrastination. He offers over 30 best practices that will help every one of us accomplish more.

Vintage Canada

A practical guide to managing your attention--the most powerful resource you have to get stuff done, become more creative, and live a meaningful life Our attention has never been as overwhelmed as it is today. Many of us recognize that our brains struggle to multitask. Despite this, we feel compelled to do so anyway while we fill each moment of our lives to the brim with mindless distraction. Hyperfocus provides profound insights into how you can best take charge of your attention to achieve a greater sense of purpose and productivity throughout the day. The most recent neuroscientific research reveals that our brain has two powerful modes that can be unlocked when we use our attention effectively: a focused mode (hyperfocus), which is the foundation for being highly productive, and a creative mode (scatterfocus), which enables us to connect ideas in novel ways. Hyperfocus helps you access each of the two mental modes so you can concentrate more deeply, think more clearly, and work and live more deliberately every day. Chris Bailey examines such topics such as: • identifying and dealing with the four key types of distraction and interruption; • establishing a clear physical and mental environment in which to work; • controlling motivation and working fewer hours to become more productive; • taking time-outs with intention; • multitasking strategically; and • learning when to pay attention and when to let your mind wander wherever it wants to. By transforming how you think about your attention, Hyperfocus reveals that the more effectively you learn to take charge of it, the better you'll be able to manage every aspect of your life.

Hyperfocus: How to Be More Productive in a World of Distraction

Self-Help

Creativity

VIKING

Hyperfocus: How to Manage Your Attention in a World of Distraction

Success

Penguin??Books

Hyperfocus

Management & Leadership

Penguin US

من منشورات مكتبة لبنان ناشرون Librairie du Liban Publishers

The "Alchemist" (York Notes Advanced)

Literature & Fiction

Dramas & Plays

Pearson York Notes

Newlywed Couple's Devotional: 52 Weeks of Everyday Scripture, Reflections, and Prayers for a God-Centered Marriage

52 Weeks of Newlywed Devotionals for Navigating a God-Centered Marriage Marriage is a journey of both hills and valleys, and newlyweds are just beginning this great adventure. By following God's way and making him the center of their marriage from the start, couples can avoid rockier paths and create stronger foundations. In this spiritual and practical devotional, marriage coaches Chris and Jamie Bailey speak to the particular challenges that every newlywed couple faces and provide both inspiration and guidance. Newlywed Couple's Devotional features-

Religion & Spirituality

Bailey, Jamie

Christian Books & Bibles

Zeitgeist

From the author of Hyperfocus, a treasure trove of practical, science-backed strategies that reveal how the key to a less anxious life, and even greater productivity, is a calm state of mind\n“After rebounding from his own burnout, Bailey devised a clear-eyed, concise method that marries science and self-help; he’s equally proficient in probing the roles of serotonin and endorphins while charting concrete steps in chapters titled ‘The Mindset of More’ and ‘Heights of Stimulation.’ Slow down, breathe, and submerge into these pages.” —Oprah Daily\nA PENGUIN LIFE BOOK\nIt took an on-stage panic attack for productivity expert Chris Bailey to recognize how critical it is to invest in calm at the same time that we invest in becoming more productive. Productivity advice works—and we need it now more than ever—but it’s just as vital that we develop our capacity for calm. By finding calm and overcoming anxiety, we don’t just feel more comfortable in our own mind—we build a deeper, more expansive reservoir of energy to draw from throughout the day. The pursuit of calm ultimately leads us to become more engaged, focused, and deliberate—while making us more satisfied with our lives. And because calm saves us time by making us more productive, we don’t even need to feel guilty about the time we spend investing in it.\nHow to Calm Your Mind is our crucial guide to achieving calm, navigating anxiety, and staving off burnout. It explains how our digital world drains us, and what we can do to abate the hidden sources of stress that burden our days. Bailey has learned to embrace the analog world and “stimulation fasts,” to use the science of “savoring” to become more focused and present, and to relax without guilt—and he shows us how we can reclaim calm, too. In an anxious world, investing in calm might be the best productivity strategy around.

How to Calm Your Mind: Finding Presence and Productivity in Anxious Times

Penguin Life

An accessible and easy-to-use men's devotional offering a year of scripture, prayers and wisdom. As a main supporter of their families, dads are pillars of strength. But sometimes they can get overwhelmed and stressed and require self-care. Men's Devotional for Dads by authors and renowned Christian counselors Chris and Jamie Bailey, helps all dads lean on God for strength and wisdom for the journey of fatherhood and beyond. Men's Devotional for Dads features: <ul> <li>52 WEEKS OF PRAYERS AND DEVOTIONALS:&nbsp; A selection of powerful scripture and God's truths makes sure that dad is spiritually covered for the whole year. Anecdotes and cases of real dads provide guidance on refocusing on God. Each devotional offers a prayer for God's strength, wisdom, and healing for all seasons of fatherhood.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>UPLIFTING AND INSPIRATIONAL AFFIRMATIONS: Each devotional starts with an affirmation that also serves as the devotional theme that reflects God's truth &nbsp;</li> </ul> <ul> <li>PROFESSIONAL CHRISTIAN COUNSELORS: Chris and Jamie Bailey have been married for more than 27 years and are renowned in their community for helping Christian marriages thrive. Their clients include fathers, and they have helped many dads find their best selves through the grace of God. &nbsp;They both have their Master's in Professional Counseling.</li> </ul>

Men's Devotional for Dads: A Year of Prayers, Guidance, and Wisdom

Parenting & Relationships

Family Relationships

52 Weeks of Newlywed Devotions for Navigating a God-Centered Marriage Gift Edition Marriage is a journey of both hills and valleys, and newlyweds are just beginning this great adventure. By following God and making him the center of their marriage from the start, couples can avoid rockier paths and create stronger foundations. In this spiritual and practical devotional, marriage coaches Chris and Jamie Bailey speak to the challenges that every newlywed couple faces and provide both inspiration and guidance. Newlywed Couple's Devotional features: <ul> <li>52 Weekly Devotions that explore common issues and themes every couple experiences, such as intimacy, love, commitment, household duties, finances, and more</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Everyday Scripture and Reflective Bible Studies that provide practical solutions to bringing marriages closer to God</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Action-Oriented Discussion Prompts that hold couples accountable for maintaining their God-anchored vows</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Weekly Prayers that are specific and relevant to the topics discussed</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Beautiful Hardcover Book with Embossed Cover perfect for wedding gifting</li> </ul> Whether couples are just getting back from their honeymoons or renewing their vows, this timeless devotional offers essential navigation tools for finding God in their marriages.

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