The Productivity Project
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The Productivity Project

by Chris Bailey

Brief Summary

“The Productivity Project” by Chris Bailey is a how-to primer for becoming more productive by building good habits, following your own schedule, and preventing procrastination. Reading it will help you save time and energy and maintain a good level of attentiveness.

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Usually, people attach false meaning to the concept of productivity. Productivity is not about making the right amount of tasks. It's about focusing on serious matters and treating them with reason.

Imagine a successful man who owns several businesses and works even on the weekends. At the same time, a Buddhist monk moves in the course of life in search of harmony. Of course, you want to find the perfect middle between them.

Usually, the Buddhist monk sits in a comfortable pose and turns off all their thoughts. After that, they turn to meditation, thinking about the meaning of being and the most essential values in life. They identify important things for themselves but fail to rise up to the career ladder to achieve enough success. On the other hand, the businessman still brings their work to automatism, which they do not enjoy. Working in a frantic rhythm, they lose understanding of why they need this work at all and whether it makes sense. Any values are lost.

Which pace of work then is the best? Where to find the desired productivity? Finding the perfect middle between these two rhythms of work and life is a valuable pursuit. In this case, you will be able to understand what you need, set personal values, and achieve true success by realizing your own goals.

First, try to focus your attention in the right direction. Also, control your time and energy. All these aspects are pretty important. When your attention is focused on things that are not worth it, your productivity may be lost. To control your time and energy, you should also monitor your attention and not let your mind be distracted by unnecessary things. It's important to plan your actions properly by creating a work schedule that aligns with your energy levels. If your energy is directed to minor things, then no well-made schedule will help you. This process also works in the opposite direction. If you are filled with a lot of energy, but your work is not structured and has no clear plan, you will most likely not achieve the desired result. It is essential to combine these two factors in order to fulfill the desired target.

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Combine your energy, time, and attention correctly
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Working longer doesn’t mean achieving more
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Improve your productivity by defining your goals
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Use The Rule of 3 to achieve the desired results
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Defeat procrastination by encouraging yourself
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Give your brain more space and freedom
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