The Productivity Project

Chris Bailey · First published 2016

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.

In The Productivity Project, Chris Bailey provides a comprehensive guide to productivity. He offers practical advice on everything from managing time to minimizing distractions to increasing focus. Bailey provides insights from his own productivity experiments, along with tips and tricks from experts in the field. He emphasizes the importance of understanding one’s own productivity style, setting clear goals, and building good habits. With a focus on practicality and real-world examples, The Productivity Project is a valuable resource for anyone looking to improve their productivity and achieve their goals.

1. Understand your own productivity style to optimize your approach to work.
2. Identify and eliminate distractions to increase focus and concentration.
3. Use the Pomodoro Technique to increase productivity and reduce procrastination.
4. Develop a morning routine to set yourself up for a productive day.
5. Use the Eisenhower Matrix to prioritize tasks based on urgency and importance.
6. Set specific, measurable goals to increase motivation and track progress.
7. Use energy management techniques to maintain productivity throughout the day.
8. Use technology mindfully and intentionally to avoid distraction and increase productivity.
9. Develop a strong sense of purpose and meaning in your work to increase motivation.
10. Continuously experiment and refine your approach to productivity to achieve optimal results.