Title: The Productivity Project: Accomplishing More by Managing Your Time, Attention, and Energy
Author: Chris Bailey
First published January 5, 2016
304 pages, Hardcover
ISBN: 9781101904039 (ISBN10: 1101904038)
Rating: 3.95
Overview
The Productivity Project: Accomplishing More by Managing Your Time, Attention, and Energy by Chris Bailey is the ultimate guide for anyone seeking to boost their productivity. Bailey’s deep dive into the subject of productivity is an entertaining and personal exploration of how to increase productivity in every aspect of our lives.
He turned down lucrative job offers to pursue his lifelong dream of conducting a year-long experiment on productivity.
Bailey shares his experiments on himself, including cutting out caffeine and sugar, living in total isolation, using his smartphone for just an hour a day, and gaining ten pounds of muscle mass. He also shares his research and interviews with some of the world’s foremost productivity experts.
Bailey’s insights on productivity are counterintuitive and include the rule of three, striving for imperfection, and scheduling time for important tasks.
In this eye-opening and engaging book, Bailey offers over 25 best practices that will help you accomplish more. You will learn to slow down and work more deliberately, eliminate the unimportant, distract yourself from inevitable distractions, and understand the concept of procrastination.
The Productivity Project is a must-read for anyone seeking to boost their productivity and make the most of their time, attention, and energy.
About the Author
Meet Chris Bailey, a productivity expert and author of the international bestseller, The Productivity Project, which has been translated into eleven languages. His highly anticipated second book, Hyperfocus: How to Be More Productive in a World of Distraction, is set to be released in September.
Chris shares his insights on productivity through his website, Alifeofproductivity.com, and travels the world to speak with organizations on how to improve productivity without sacrificing enjoyment.
Editoral Review
In “The Productivity Project: Accomplishing More by Managing Your Time, Attention, and Energy,” author Chris Bailey tackles the complexities of productivity in the modern world. First published on January 5, 2016, the book blends self-help with personal anecdotes to guide readers through the author’s year-long experiment to improve his productivity.
Bailey begins by sharing his experience of being a top-performing student followed by a burnout in his 20s. This experience led him to take a step back and understand what productivity meant and how he could be more productive without sacrificing his time, attention, and energy.
Through the course of the book, Bailey provides practical advice and shares his learnings from his productivity experiment. He offers unique tools and tips, including ‘time blocking,’ using the Pomodoro technique, and experimenting with caffeine intake, to help readers optimize their productivity.
Bailey also offers suggestions for dealing with common productivity obstacles like procrastination and distractions. One of the book’s standout features is Bailey’s ability to present complex scientific ideas in straightforward and understandable language.
For example, he breaks down the science behind motivation and offers practical steps to achieve it. Additionally, he includes relevant quotes and references to other productivity experts throughout the book, making it a comprehensive and well-researched guide.
While “The Productivity Project” is focused on self-help, Bailey’s personal journey adds depth to the work. His vulnerability in sharing the lows along with the highs of his experiment makes the book relatable and inspires readers to take charge of their own productivity.
Where the book falls short, however, is its lack of focus on addressing systemic issues that contribute to burnout and low productivity in many workplaces. While the book provides useful tools and advice for individuals, it fails to address the larger cultural issues that can impact productivity and employee well-being.
Overall, “The Productivity Project: Accomplishing More by Managing Your Time, Attention, and Energy” is a well-written and researched guide to productivity. It’s an excellent resource for anyone looking to improve their productivity, particularly those who are struggling with burnout or feeling overwhelmed.
Rating: 4/5. The book provides practical and well-researched advice for productivity, but its lack of focus on systemic issues is a notable flaw.
