The Adversity Advantage with Doug Bopst How To Become The Most Productive Person That You Know | Chris Bailey
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Jan 22, 2026 
Chris Bailey, an esteemed author and lecturer on productivity, shares insights into intentional living. He emphasizes that doing less can lead to greater productivity by prioritizing high-leverage tasks. The discussion covers the psychology behind procrastination, revealing that aversion drives it. Chris offers practical strategies for creating deep focus and building discipline, such as breaking tasks down and embracing boredom. He also explores how instant gratification impacts attention and suggests aligning daily habits with personal values.
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Step Back Before Sprinting
- Take deliberate time to step back and choose what you want to be productive on.
- Use that intention to prioritize tasks and cultivate focus and energy for them.
Prioritize Your Top Three
- List weekly activities and pick the top three highest-leverage tasks to do daily.
- Delegate or drop lower-value tasks because marginal productivity falls off quickly.
Values Underpin Motivation
- Values drive why we pursue certain activities and explain motivation conflicts.
- Knowing your top values helps align actions with meaning, not just accomplishment.
