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Setting goals is easy. Following through on them? A whole lot harder.
— from Intentional
It turns out, the secret to finishing what you start isn't sheer willpower or the latest productivity hack. It's becoming more intentional. With Intentional, Chris distills a decade of deep research on productivity to deliver a profound, practical, and counterintuitive road map to getting things done. Integrating the science of desire, values, and procrastination with the wisdom of Buddhist monks, the book lays out step-by-step strategies for intentional accomplishment, covering how to:
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Structure short-term goals to increase the likelihood of completion.
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Make unappealing, boring, or frustrating tasks more attractive.
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Lower the chance of procrastinating on long-term goals.
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Create a system for tracking progress.
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Know when a goal isn't for you—and when it's time to let it go.
A powerful guide to turning ambition into action—by focusing not on willpower but on what matters most.
Charles Duhigg
Author of Supercommunicators & The Power of Habit
A look inside.
304 pages · Hardcover · eBook · Audiobook
Chris Bailey tackles a critical aspect of personal transformation that's too often overlooked. An important new contribution to the genre!
A powerful guide to turning ambition into action—by focusing not on willpower, but on what matters most.
A refreshing, counter-intuitive approach to productivity that cuts through the noise and actually helps us accomplish our goals. Spoiler: thankfully, it's not about willpower.
Intentional shines a light on the hidden architecture of follow-through, offering rituals and simple practices that align today's choices with long-term meaning. When you can finish what you start, your work and life feel more purposeful.
In Intentional, Chris Bailey offers a clear, engaging guide to following through with purpose—whether you're tackling everyday tasks or striving for deeper fulfillment.
A must read! Bailey does a masterful job providing a road map for anyone who has ever wanted to reach a goal and be confident of how they got there.
In a world obsessed with more, Chris Bailey reminds us that success is not about doing everything, but about doing the right things with purpose. This isn't just a book about productivity—it's a blueprint for living a more meaningful life.
A masterclass in harnessing intention to drive action—practical, insightful, and deeply human. Read this book, and you'll never struggle to achieve your goals again.
[Intentional] offers both scientific insight and everyday strategies for becoming more intentional in work and life.
Desires are one thing. Making them happen is another. Fortunately, Chris is here with gentle and insightful tips to help you achieve what you set out to accomplish. Highly recommended for anyone who has big goals and wants the best possible chance of making them come true.
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Resources.
Here are the resources I mention in Intentional.
