Chris Bailey: How to be More Productive in a World of Distractions

The Unmistakable Creative Podcast

Srinivas Rao

Society & Culture

4.8 • 1K Ratings

🗓️ 27 August 2018

⏱️ 45 minutes

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In this episode of Unmistakable Creative, we delve into the world of productivity with expert Chris Bailey. Living in a world full of distractions, Bailey has mastered the art of staying efficient and productive despite the constant barrage of interruptions we face daily. He shares his insights on how to find your most productive self, discover success, and much more.

Chris Bailey is the author of the international best-selling book "The Productivity Project." His expertise in productivity is renowned, and he has dedicated his career to helping others navigate through the distractions of the modern world and achieve their personal and professional goals. His latest book, "Hyperfocus," set to release in September, promises to provide more valuable insights into maintaining focus and enhancing productivity.

In this engaging conversation, Bailey shares his unique approach to productivity. He discusses the concept of 'Hyperfocus', a state of concentrated attention that can lead to significant productivity gains. He also talks about the importance of managing our time, energy, and attention effectively to maximize our productivity. Whether you're struggling with distractions or looking for ways to enhance your efficiency, this episode is a must-listen.

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0:00.0	You know, we all have so many data points in our past.
0:05.0	And, you know, I look at everything through the lens of productivity,
0:09.0	but, you know, this is what I so often find in writing about productivity is, you know, people want to focus more and people want to have more energy and people want to be more motivated by their work, but, and so they try to look forward into the future
0:25.9	to find ways to become more productive and more focused and more passionate about what they do,
0:31.2	instead of looking behind and noticing,
0:33.7	wait, every time I've been fired up about my work,
0:36.7	I was doing a podcast interview.
0:39.3	Maybe I should start a podcast.
0:41.2	Every time I've been productive, I've been taming distractions or I've been on a deadline.
0:46.0	Maybe I should find more deadlines or seek out ways to make my work a bit more threatening.
0:51.0	You know, every time I've had a ton of energy to bring to my work, I've been
0:57.0	taking a lot of breaks at work. I've been having a consistent exercise regimen or a meditation regimen.
1:03.6	Maybe I should pick that back up.
1:05.0	So yeah, like you said, we have all these data points,
1:08.3	but we just need to look back for them.
1:10.6	It seems weird to kind of look into the past, but that's how we've lived our lives up to this point, and if we want to find a direction and a trajectory that's different from where we are, that's more productive, that's more focused, that's more meaningful, I think that's a great place to start.
1:27.0	I'm Sreni Rao and this is the unmistakable Creative Podcast where you get a window into the stories and insights of the most innovative and creative minds who started movements, built thriving businesses, written best-selling books, and created insanely interesting art.
1:44.5	For more, check out our 500 episode archive at unmistakable Creative.com. This is a passenger announcement. You can now book your train on Uber and get 10% back in credits to spend on Uber eats.
2:06.2	So you can order your own fries instead of eating everyone else's.
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2:17.0	Chris, welcome to the Unmistakable Creative. Thanks so much for taking the time to join us.
2:21.0	Thanks for having me, man. It's good to be back.
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