Intentional by Chris Bailey - ISBN: 9781035062195
Hardcover
Break free from autopilot: live a productive and intentional life.

Intentional

How to Finish What You Start

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  • Hardcover

    272 pages

  • Release Date

    13 January 2026

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Summary

In an age where distractions are abundant and our lives seem to run on autopilot, many of us struggle to align our actions with our intentions. Intentional confronts this challenge head-on. Bailey seamlessly integrates actionable advice, compelling personal anecdotes, and insightful psychological research to empower readers to transform their productivity through the science of intentionality.

This guide allows readers to step off the treadmill of busyness and refocus their efforts on…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781035062195
ISBN-10:1035062194
Author:Chris Bailey
Publisher:Pan Macmillan
Imprint:Macmillan Business
Format:Hardcover
Number of Pages:272
Release Date:13 January 2026
Weight:464g
Dimensions:26mm x 163mm x 245mm
Audience Age:18
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Critics Review

Chris Bailey tackles a critical aspect of personal transformation that’s too often overlooked. An important new contribution to the genre! – Cal Newport, New York Times bestselling author of Slow Productivity and Deep Work
A powerful guide to turning ambition into action … Bailey introduces a science-backed framework for meaningful accomplishment – Charles Duhigg, author of The Power of Habit and Supercommunicators
Practical, insightful and deeply human … Read this book, and you’ll never struggle to achieve your goals again – Dr Joseph Jebelli, author of Brain At Rest
This isn’t just a book about productivity – it’s a blueprint for living a more meaningful life – Shawn Achor, New York Times bestselling author of The Happiness Advantage
A must-read! – Eve Rodsky, bestselling author of Fair Play
This book offers both scientific insight and everyday strategies for becoming more intentional … A clear and practical guide – Anne-Laure Le Cunff, author of Tiny Experiments
Intentional shines a light on the hidden architecture and simple practices that align today’s choices with long-term meaning, making your work and life feel more purposeful – Tiago Forte, author of Building a Second Brain
Highly recommended for anyone who has big goals and wants the best possible chance of making them come true – Laura Vanderkam, bestselling author of Tranquility by Tuesday
A clear, engaging guide to following-through with purpose and striving for deeper fulfillment – Katy Milkman, PhD, author of How To Change
An engaging book … Bailey teaches how to re-examine your tasks, determine your priorities and minimize interruptions – The New York Times on Hyperfocus
A must-read for readers seeking to regain control of their ability to concentrate – Publishers Weekly on Hyperfocus
Extraordinary [and] eye-opening – David Allen, author of Getting Things Done, on Hyperfocus
Attention-grabbing … Chris Bailey offers actionable, data-driven insights for sharpening your focus – and finding the right moments to blur it – Adam Grant, author of Originals and Give and Take and co-author of Option B, on Hyperfocus
When you have read this book, get ready to do your most important work! – Chris Guillebeau, author of The $100 Startup, on Hyperfocus
Let me guess. You’re like me. You don’t have time to read this book. Or any book! Who has time for books any more? Well, that’s perfect. Because it means you have the disease. And right now you’re holding the cure – Neil Pasricha, author of The Book of Awesome and The Happiness Equation, on Hyperfocus
I highly recommend this book to anyone looking to do more of what matters in a distracted world – Laura Vanderkam, author of What the Most Successful People Do Before Breakfast and 168 Hours, on Hyperfocus
I loved the book – Greg McKeown, author of Essentialism, on Hyperfocus
Practical, well-written and timely – Shawn Achor, author of The Happiness Advantage and Big Potential, on Hyperfocus
A lifeline in a world in which we are all overwhelmed with too much to do and not enough time to do it. Read this book if you want a stress-relieving salve as well as a guarantee to improve both your productivity and happiness – Jim Citrin, author of The Career Playbook, on Hyperfocus
Using all of the latest science, Bailey gives readers practical, incredible frameworks to change how you work – Vanessa Van Edwards, author of Captivate, on Hyperfocus
Pay attention to Chris Bailey – this book is well worth the focus – Peter Bregman, author of 18 Minutes, on Hyperfocus
Hyperfocus takes decades of scientific insights and pairs them with practical application to show us all how best to manage and multiply our attention – David Burkus, author of Under New Management and Friend of a Friend, on Hyperfocus
A fascinating guide to managing our attention … a wonderful toolbox full of practical and detailed best practices. I can’t wait to give these ideas a try – Kai-Fu Lee, president of Google China and chairman and CEO of Sinovation Ventures, on Hyperfocus
This book will appeal to a wide audience, from those in business to self-help seekers and busy parents – Booklist on Hyperfocus

About The Author

Chris Bailey

Chris Bailey was described by TED as possibly ‘the most productive man you’d ever hope to meet’. He is the internationally bestselling author of Hyperfocus and The Productivity Project. Chris works with organizations around the globe on how they can become more productive without hating the process. He has garnered coverage in media as diverse as The New York Times, Huffington Post, New York Magazine, Harvard Business Review, TED, Fast Company and Lifehacker. Chris lives in Kingston, Ontario, in Canada.

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