There’s a difference between being busy and being productive, according to productivity expert Chris Bailey. We can likely all agree that you can have a lot on your plate without actually accomplishing anything. So if you often find that you’re working hard without seeing the fruits of your labor, you may want to listen to Bailey’s simple solution of setting your intentions. For example, each morning ask yourself three main things you want complete by that day’s end, and then focus all your attention on achieving those goals. There are even more great productivity suggestions in the video, so we hope you enjoy it!

About Chris Bailey

Chris Bailey is a Canadian writer and productivity consultant. He has written hundreds of articles on the subject of productivity, and is the author of two books: Hyperfocus, and The Productivity Project. His books have been published in 20 languages. Chris’s work has garnered coverage in media as diverse as the New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Fortune, GQ, Fast Company, Harvard Business Review, The Sunday Times, the BBC, and New York Magazine.

Learn more on his website, alifeofproductivity.com.