Becoming Better

On this episode, we chat about an exciting new direction for the podcast—and also share a bittersweet announcement :-) You can listen (and subscribe) to the podcast below! The post Podcast: Something is Brewing… appeared first on Chris Bailey.

On this episode, I chat with author Ashley Whillans about her book, Time Smart! Here’s a link to the book. You can listen (and subscribe) to the podcast below! The post Podcast: The Happiness Dollar appeared first on Chris Bailey.

On this episode, we explore how AI tools like Claude Cowork are automating the drudgery layer of knowledge work, and why the most important skill is now how well you can guide intelligent systems. Topics covered include: What Claude Cowork actually does well: file manipulation, web navigation, and closing the manual screenshot loop How work is shifting from execution to direction and intention-setting The morning briefing system: AI executing on goals set at daily, weekly, and strategic levels Applying the Intention Stack framework from Intentional to guide AI systems The risk of “wasted leverage” Why every minute becomes more valuable when you’re guiding systems instead of doing the work yourself Links mentioned in this episode: Intentional: How to Finish What You Start Claude Cowork by Claude/Anthropic The post Podcast: Productive with AI appeared first on Chris Bailey.

On this episode, we chat about the four types of goals we set—including outcome goals versus process goals, and learning goals versus performance goals! Here’s the link to Chris’s book, which digs more into these ideas! You can listen (and subscribe) to the podcast below! The post Podcast: 50 Shades of Goals appeared first on Chris Bailey.

On this episode, we chat about Chris’s new book, Intentional, which is about the science of goal attainment! Here’s a link to the book. And here’s a link to learn more about it. Enjoy! You can listen (and subscribe) to the podcast below! The post Podcast: Chris’s New Book, Intentional! appeared first on Chris Bailey.

On this episode, we reflect back at the year and look to 2026, when Chris’s book Intentional will come out :-) Have a great holiday! You can listen (and subscribe) to the podcast below! The post Podcast: Nobody Cares About Productivity During the Holidays appeared first on Chris Bailey.

On this episode, we chat about a central idea from Chris’s new book, Intentional: The Intention Stack! Here’s the image we chat about in the episode: You can listen (and subscribe) to the podcast below! All the timelines across which we are intentional. The post Podcast: The Intention Stack appeared first on Chris Bailey.

Author Kyle Austin Young joins the podcast to chat about his new book, Success is a Numbers Game! The post Podcast 160: Success is a Numbers Game appeared first on Chris Bailey.

What Chris learned waking up at 5:30 every morning—and our thoughts on waking up early. The post Podcast 159: Waking Up Early appeared first on Chris Bailey.

Recapping Chris’s experiment to work 90-hour weeks, and take a three-hour afternoon siesta. The post Podcast 158: Working 90-Hour Weeks appeared first on Chris Bailey.

How to reclaim productivity on days when you have little energy or motivation. The post Podcast: How to be productive when you don’t feel like it appeared first on Chris Bailey.

Registration for Chris’s course closes on Tuesday, so get on it! Also: a brief review of the AirPods Pro 3 and iPhone 17 Pro… The post Podcast: Last Call (And a Review) appeared first on Chris Bailey.

The science of rooting your goals in what you value. Also, details on Chris’s new course! The post Podcast: How to set values-based goals appeared first on Chris Bailey.

We begin our deep dive into the science of overcoming procrastination… The post Podcast: Why We Procrastinate appeared first on Chris Bailey.

Tactics for cultivating your attention—and then managing it daily. The post Podcast: Tactics for managing your attention appeared first on Chris Bailey.

The rhythms and nature of our attention—and why our focus gets derailed so often. The post Podcast: Full Attention appeared first on Chris Bailey.

How to think about and tactically overcome distraction. The post Podcast: Overcoming Distraction appeared first on Chris Bailey.

Artificial deadlines, the four-day workweek, and managing attention instead of time. The post Podcast: Fake Deadlines appeared first on Chris Bailey.

What we carry around when we’re on the go and want to get stuff done. The post Podcast: Everyday Carry appeared first on Chris Bailey.

Our long-term reviews about three health investments: the Ozlo Sleepbuds, Apple Watch 10, and the Peloton Bike+—and whether fancy health stuff is even necessary. The post Podcast: Our long-term reviews of the Ozlo Sleepbuds, Apple Watch 10, and the Peloton Bike+ appeared first on Chris Bailey.