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1118: Finding Consistent Motivation to Turn Intention into Action with Chris Bailey

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Chris Bailey explains the science behind intentionality and how it can dramatically increase goal attainment. 


— YOU’LL LEARN — 

1) The 12 main values that drive everything you do

2) 
The simple reframe that significantly boosts motivation

3) How to deal with resistance to action


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— ABOUT CHRIS — 

Chris Bailey is an author and speaker who explores the science behind living a more productive and intentional life. He has written hundreds of articles on the subject and has garnered coverage in media as diverse as The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, GQ, HuffPost, New York magazine, Harvard Business Review, TED, Fast Company, and Lifehacker. 

The bestselling author of The Productivity Project, Hyperfocus, and How to Calm Your Mind, Bailey’s books have been published in more than forty languages. He lives in Ottawa, Canada. His new book, Intentional, comes out January 6, 2026.

• Book: Intentional: How to Finish What You Start

• Website: ChrisBailey.com


— RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — 

• Study: “An Overview of the Schwartz Theory of Basic Values” by Shalom Schwartz

• Book: Solving the Procrastination Puzzle: A Concise Guide to Strategies for Change by Timothy Pychyl

• Past episode: 572: How Morning Practices Like Savoring and Investing in Calm Boost Productivity with Chris Bailey


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