{"id":60869,"date":"2016-12-02T10:11:32","date_gmt":"2016-12-02T16:11:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.artofmanliness.com\/?p=60869"},"modified":"2026-10-14T11:12:46","modified_gmt":"2026-10-14T16:12:46","slug":"podcast-257-productivity-project","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.artofmanliness.com\/character\/self-improvement\/podcast-257-productivity-project\/","title":{"rendered":"Podcast #257: The Productivity Project"},"content":{"rendered":"

Along with getting into shape, being more productive is a common goal people have. While there are a ton of books and articles out there filled with productivity tips, which ones actually work?<\/p>\n

My guest today took a year out of his life to test all the productivity advice out there and has written a book sharing what worked for him. His name is Chris Bailey and he\u2019s the author of The Productivity Project: Accomplishing More by Managing Your Time, Attention, and Energy<\/i><\/a>. Today on the show, Chris and I discuss the common misconceptions about productivity that lead people astray in their goals, why having a \u201cwhy\u201d 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 to beat procrastination, strengthen your ability to focus, and manage your to-do list.<\/p>\n

This episode is full of actionable advice, so take notes.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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