The 5 AM Miracle: Healthy Productivity for High Achievers Intentional: How to Finish What You Start with Chris Bailey
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Jan 5, 2026 
In this engaging conversation, Chris Bailey, an acclaimed author and productivity researcher, dives into his latest book, Intentional. He explores why some projects gather dust while others finish strong, emphasizing the importance of aligning intentions with core values. Chris introduces the "intention stack" to streamline goal completion and discusses how identity shapes ambitions. The duo also tackles why New Year's resolutions often flop and offers strategies for effective goal-setting. Tune in for insights on transforming intentions into tangible achievements!
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Layered Intentions Unlock Follow-Through
- Intentionality has layered timescales: momentary intentions, to-do lists, plans, goals, priorities, and values.
- Chris Bailey argues these layers must nest and align for reliable follow-through.
Treat Goals As Editable Predictions
- Review and revise goals continuously; treat goals as predictions you must update with new information.
- Connect outcome goals to daily process goals and to your core values to sustain motivation.
Values Are The Motivational Core
- Follow-through depends on connecting goals to your core motivational values, of which there are 12 universal ones.
- Identifying your strongest values makes it easier to align goals that feel effortless.
