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Bremake here and welcome to another edition of the Art of Manliness Podcast.

While along with getting into shape, being more productive is a common goal people have.

And while there are a ton of books and articles out there filled with productivity

which ones actually work.

Well, my guest today took a year out of his life to test all the productivity

vices out there and has written a book sharing what has worked for him.

His name is Chris Bailey and he's the author of the book The Productivity Project,

accomplishing more by managing your time, attention, and energy.

In today on the show, Chris and I discussed the common misconception about productivity that

lead people astray in their goals. Why having a why is the most important step

in becoming more productive and why planning your day around your personal energy cycle

can boost your productivity significantly.

Chris also gives specific tactics about how to be procrastination,

strengthening your ability to focus.

This episode is a chock full of actionable advice or take notes.

After the show is over, check out the show notes at aum.iaslashproductivityproject.

Chris Bailey, welcome to the show.

Brett, thank you. Thanks for having me.

So you wrote a book called The Productivity Project

where you took a year of your life to experiment with being more productive.

You tried all sorts of different things and then you cataloged it on your blog and then in your book.

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