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Time and Attention is a podcast that will help you become more intentional and productive. Hosted by Chris Bailey, the author of two productivity books, and Ardyn Nordstrom, a nerdy economist, the show covers topics as diverse as productivity, focus, procrastination, time management, money, happiness, gratitude, and disconnecting. We occasionally also welcome a bestselling author onto the show to talk about a book they wrote.
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Signup to Generate a PitchTime and Attention is a podcast that will help you become more intentional and productive. Hosted by Chris Bailey, the author of two productivity books, and Ardyn Nordstrom, a nerdy economist, the show covers topics as diverse as productivity, focus, procrastination, time management, money, happiness, gratitude, and disconnecting.
Time and Attention is hosted by Chris Bailey. The show has published 170 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Something is Brewing…" (1 April 2026, 19 minutes), "166: The Happiness Dollar" (17 February 2026, 29 minutes), and "165: Productive with AI" (3 February 2026, 39 minutes).
Time and Attention publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 31 minutes across 170 episodes.
Booking probability for Time and Attention is 40%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Time and Attention requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Time and Attention's contact route on record: verified email.
Chris Bailey hosts Time and Attention, an education podcast with 170 episodes published.
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On this episode, we chat about an exciting new direction for the podcast—and also share a bittersweet announcement :-) You can listen (and subscribe) to the podcast below! The post Podcast: Something is Brewing…...
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On this episode, I chat with author Ashley Whillans about her book, Time Smart ! Here’s a link to the book. You can listen (and subscribe) to the podcast below! The post Podcast: The Happiness Dollar appeared first on...
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On this episode, we explore how AI tools like Claude Cowork are automating the drudgery layer of knowledge work, and why the most important skill is now how well you can guide intelligent systems. Topics covered...
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On this episode, we chat about the four types of goals we set—including outcome goals versus process goals, and learning goals versus performance goals! Here’s the link to Chris’s book, which digs more into these ideas...
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On this episode, we chat about Chris’s new book, Intentional , which is about the science of goal attainment! Here’s a link to the book. And here’s a link to learn more about it. Enjoy! You can listen (and subscribe) to...
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On this episode, we reflect back at the year and look to 2026, when Chris’s book Intentional will come out :-) Have a great holiday! You can listen (and subscribe) to the podcast below! The post Podcast: Nobody Cares...
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On this episode, we chat about a central idea from Chris’s new book, Intentional : The Intention Stack! Here’s the image we chat about in the episode: You can listen (and subscribe) to the podcast below! All the...
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On this episode, I chat with Kyle Austin Young about his new book, Success is a Numbers Game ! Hope you enjoy our conversation :-) You can listen (and subscribe) to the podcast below! The post Podcast: Success is a...
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On this episode, we chat about Chris’s experiment to wake up at 5:30 every morning for a month—including what he learned from it, what he’d do differently, and what the research says about our wakeup time and daily...
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On this episode, we chat about lessons learned from two of Chris’s experiments—one to work 90-hour weeks for a month, and another to take a three-hour afternoon siesta for three weeks! Links mentioned in this episode...
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On this episode, we chat about how to be productive when you just don’t feel like it. Topics covered include: Why our energy and attention fluctuate so much each day; Figuring out why you feel “off”; How we can...
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On this episode we chat about Chris’s new course and the four webinars that come with it! Signups close September 24. (You can also use the discount code POD30 for another $30 off.) We also give a brief review of the...
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On this episode, we chat about how to root your goals into what you value. Topics covered include: A recap on our twelve values ; How to connect our goals with what we value; The interplay of our values and...
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On this episode, we begin our deep dive into the science of overcoming procrastination. Topics covered include: The triggers of aversion; The logic war that happens in our mind as we procrastinate; Impulsiveness...
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On this episode, we chat about how to create an attentional foundation for deeper focus—and then share some strategies for managing our attention every day. Chris also teases his next book (coming out in January)! Link...
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On this episode, we chat about how to manage our attention to the fullest. We also chat about how our relationship with novelty has changed over time, how algorithms wire our mind, and the natural rhythm of our...
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On this episode, we chat about how to think about and tactically overcome distraction—including by knowing the four types of distractions, keeping a “distractions list,” and using a distractions blocker. Links mentioned...
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Artificial deadlines, the four-day workweek, and managing attention instead of time. The post Podcast: Fake Deadlines appeared first on Chris Bailey .
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On this episode, we chat about what we carry around with us on the go to get stuff done. In Chris’s bag: Lululemon’s closest backpack to Chris’s 22oz Takeya water bottle Davek Solo umbrella (the best umbrella) Davek...
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On this episode, I give my long-term review (and a few rants) about three health investments: the Ozlo Sleepbuds, Apple Watch 10, and the Peloton Bike+. We also chat about whether fancy health stuff is even necessary…...
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strategy consultant and Harvard Business Review contributor
Victorian Farmers Federation Livestock Group President, Kentucky Rural Water Association
Full Professor of Computer Science at Georgetown University, Georgetown University
bestselling author of Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals, The Guardian
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