Chris Bailey

International Bestselling Author of The Productivity Project, Hyperfocus, and How to Calm Your Mind (all with Penguin Random House)

Chris Bailey is a productivity expert and consultant who famously declined two full-time job offers after university to spend a year conducting deep-dive experiments on human efficiency. He documented these findings on his blog, A Life of Productivity, which eventually formed the basis for his international bestseller, The Productivity Project. His work has been recognized globally by outlets such as The New York Times, Lifehacker, and Fast Company, with the TED organization describing him as “the most productive man you’d ever hope to meet.”

Building on his initial research, Bailey authored Hyperfocus, a book exploring how to manage attention in a world of distractions. His TEDx talk on the subject has garnered over 10 million views, highlighting his influence on modern workplace habits. His most recent work, How to Calm Your Mind, was published in December 2022 and shifts the focus toward the intersection of productivity, anxiety, and mental clarity, arguing that a calm mind is the most effective tool for getting things done.

Books

How to Calm Your Mind

Viking, December 27, 2022

Praise for Hyperfocus

Viking, August 27, 2018

“Becoming more productive isn’t about time management; it’s about attention management. I’d tell you more about that, but I lost my train of thought. Luckily this attention-grabbing book is here to help. Chris Bailey offers actionable, data-driven insights for sharpening your focus—and finding the right moments to blur it.”

Praise for The Productivity Project

International Bestseller, Crown, January 5, 2016

“Here’s a book that promises, in the title, to pay for itself. And, the truth is, it will, in just a few days. And you’ll even enjoy the journey.”

Praise for How to Train Your Mind

#2 Bestseller on Audible, January 14, 2021