Chris Bailey

Canada's productivity expert returns with a totally fresh angle on how to do more with less. Throughout his experiments and research, Chris Bailey came across many little-known insights into how we focus (a key element of productivity), including the surprising idea that focus isn't so much a state of heightened awareness (as we'd assume), but a balance between two frames of mind. The most recent neuroscientific research on attention reveals that our brain has two powerful modes that can be unlocked when we use our attention well: a focused mode (hyperfocus), which is the foundation for being highly productive, and a creative mode (scatterfocus), which enables us to connect ideas in novel ways. Hyperfocus helps readers unlock both, so they can concentrate more deeply, think more clearly, and work and live more deliberately. Diving deep into the science and theories about how and why we bring our attention to bear on life's big goals and everyday tasks, Chris Bailey takes his unique approach to productivity to the next level in Hyperfocus, while retaining the approachable voice and perspective that made him a fast favourite.

How to Be More Productive in a World of Distraction

Hyperfocus

Our attention has never been as overwhelmed or in demand as it is today; we've never been so busy while accomplishing so little, and we've grown uncomfortable with boredom and a lack of stimulation and distraction.In Hyperfocus, Chris Bailey - described by TED.com as 'the most productive man you could ever hope to meet' - provides profound insights into how we can best manage our attention. He reveals how the brain switches between two mental modes - hyperfocus, our deep concentration mode, and scatterfocus, our creative, reflective mode - and how the surest path to being our most creative and efficient selves at work is to combine them both.The often counter-intuitive wisdom at play includes:- How working fewer hours increases our productivity- How drinking caffeine strategically instead of habitually gives us more energy- How we get more done by making our work harder, not easier- How we do our best creative work when we're the most tired

How to Work Less to Achieve More

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It takes the stress out of self-optimisation and yet shows how you can use or activate both "performance states" for yourself. Good examples.

Andreas Huber

Kehinde Adeleke

Bailey's book is one of the best books I've read on productivity. I feel like after reading it, I have more control of my time and attention. It was a delight to read because of how He explained the usefulness of his own advice applied in his life. Great book.

This book is a must; no matter how in-depth you are on the productivity topic. 

It is beautifully written and has precious insights; it made me think a lot. 

This book is a must; no matter how in-depth you are on the productivity topic. 

It is beautifully written and has precious insights; it made me think a lot. 

Highlights pages 56 - 90 - 128.

Dimitar Penkov

Наистина качествена информация, лесно приложима и полезна за развитие на продуктивността и цялостното ни психическо и физическо състояние. Нямаше безброй интересни, но донякъде ненужни примери, свързани с лабораторни опити с мишки, насекоми и т.н, с които са пълни други книги от този тип. Бих препоръчал на всеки, който има желание да развие концентрацията си за по-дълъг период от време, както и да оползотвори качествено времето си на почивка. С най-силно впечатление останах от факта, че нъпълно отрича истинността на така популярния Закон за привличането, който твърди, че всичко идва от искренно силното желание на човек (за разлика от много други автори на подобна литература.) 
Абсолютно си заслужава петте звезди и още няколко прочита.

A practical guide to managing your attention--the most powerful resource you have to get stuff done, become more creative, and live a meaningful life Our attention has never been as overwhelmed as it is today. Many of us recognize that our brains struggle to multitask. Despite this, we feel compelled to do so anyway while we fill each moment of our lives to the brim with mindless distraction. Hyperfocus provides profound insights into how you can best take charge of your attention to achieve a greater sense of purpose and productivity throughout the day. The most recent neuroscientific research reveals that our brain has two powerful modes that can be unlocked when we use our attention effectively: a focused mode (hyperfocus), which is the foundation for being highly productive, and a creative mode (scatterfocus), which enables us to connect ideas in novel ways. Hyperfocus helps you access each of the two mental modes so you can concentrate more deeply, think more clearly, and work and live more deliberately every day. Chris Bailey examines such topics such as: * identifying and dealing with the four key types of distraction and interruption; * establishing a clear physical and mental environment in which to work; * controlling motivation and working fewer hours to become more productive; * taking time-outs with intention; * multitasking strategically; and * learning when to pay attention and when to let your mind wander wherever it wants to. By transforming how you think about your attention, Hyperfocus reveals that the more effectively you learn to take charge of it, the better you'll be able to manage every aspect of your life.

How to Manage Your Attention in a World of Distraction

Maggie Delano

This a nice, short book discussing both the theory and practice behind attention and productivity (which Bailey describes in more of an intentional sense, and less of a corporate sense). The book discusses the important point that managing energy and attention is more important than managing time, something that I've realized myself too.

Alice

الكتاب لطيف في نواحي كتير الحقيقة، بس أكتر حاجة لسه معلقة معايا منه ومن الـ كذا كتاب إللي سمعتهم في رمضان عن الإنتاجية والتطوير الذاتي هي إن شبه مستحيل إنك تفلح بتعدد المهام أو الـ multitasking
الموضوع أشبه بإللي عايز يتجوز 4 ومتخيل إنه هيقدر يعدل بينهم كلهم، وده طبعًا بنطبطب عليه ونسيبه بحلم في الركن مع نفسه كده
أنت لو لجأت للموضوع ده -المالتي تاسكينغ مش التاني- ولقيت إن تركيزك مساعدك تنجز التاسك إللي وراك، فده معناه إن جزء كبير من التاسكات -لو مكانوش كلهم- بقى شغل روتيني ممل مبياكلش من تركيزك، ودي مرحلة لو وصلتلها واتحبست جوا تبقى على الله حكايتك!

Carolina Lopes

I think this book is quite useful but, ironically, I found myself losing attention quite often while listening to the audiobook. I still plan to refer back to its main ideas whenever I need some guidance to focus.

Florian Hasubick

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CHRIS. BAILEY

Our attention has never been as overwhelmed or in demand as it is today; we've never been so busy while accomplishing so little, and we've grown uncomfortable with boredom and a lack of stimulation and distraction.In Hyperfocus, Chris Bailey - described by TED.com as 'the most productive man you could ever hope to meet' - provides profound insights into how we can best manage our attention. He reveals how the brain switches between two mental modes - hyperfocus, our deep concentration mode, and scatterfocus, our creative, reflective mode - and how the surest path to being our most creative and efficient selves at work is to combine them both.The often counter-intuitive wisdom at play includes:- How working fewer hours increases our productivity- How drinking caffeine strategically instead of habitually gives us more energy- How we get more done by making our work harder, not easier- How we do our best creative work when we're the most tired Merging neuroscience, psychology and mindfulness with practical takeaways for being more focused in our work and wider lives, Hyperfocus will help you think about and manage your attention on a daily basis.

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