Time and Attention

By Chris Bailey

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, th... more

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Time and Attention episodes:

September 11, 2025155: Values-Based Goals
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 procrastination;
How values affect our level of goal attainment;
How our values influence our relationship with our goals;
Editing our goals to be aligned with our values;
Dropping more goals, more often.
Links mentioned in this episode:
The sample values test!
Shalom Schwartz’s page on Google Scholar
Study: Personal values in human life
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33min
August 26, 2025154: Why We Procrastinate
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, perfectionism, and procrastination;
Details on Chris’s upcoming course;
Aversion journaling;
The art of making tasks more challenging.
Links mentioned in this episode:
Chris’s newsletter
Study: Personal values in human life, in Nature Human Behaviour
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38min
May 27, 2025153: Managing Attention
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 mentioned in this episode:
Chris’s Reddit question: Is my book title offensive in the UK?
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32min
May 13, 2025 152: Reel Talk
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 attention.
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28min
April 29, 2025151: Distractions
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 in this episode:
The four types of distraction that derail our focus
The Distractions List
Our distraction blocker of choice: Freedom
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32min
April 15, 2025 150: Fake Deadlines
On this episode, we chat about how to set “fake deadlines,” the perks (and drawbacks) of the four-day workweek, and how managing our attention can be more effective than managing our time.
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27min
April 01, 2025149: Everyday Carry
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 Mini Umbrella
Sonos Ace headphones
AirPods Pro earbuds
The book Chris mentioned: Our Green Garden, by Diana Beresford-Kroeger
MacBook Pro
In Ardyn’s bag:
Ardyn’s go-to handbag company
Bellroy laptop case
Neat little screen wipe/cleaner thing
Pilot V5: Lid, Click
Matt and Nat backpack
Kobo Clara BW (available in Canada)
Green Septcouleur Lab Notebook
MacBook Air
Ardyn’s go-to hair clip
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35min
March 18, 2025148: Fancy Health Stuff
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…
Links mentioned in this episode:
The Ologies episode on Reality TV
Ozlo Sleepbuds
Apple Watch Series 10
Peloton Bike+
Our referral code is, XQVZA6—if you use it, you get $100 worth of accessories at purchase. (We will also get $100 of accessories and will donate an equal amount to charity.)
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49min
March 04, 2025147: Good Productivity
On this episode, we chat about how to tame instant messages—and pursuing greater productivity for the right reasons.
Links mentioned in the episode:
Article: No, I don’t want AI to write for me
Article: There are just 10 basic values
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27min
February 18, 2025146: Econ Corner 2.0
On this episode, we chat about the economics of productivity—including our “comparative advantages,” finite resources, and how we can think “on the margin.”
Links mentioned in this episode:
Episode 71: Tradeoffs
Episode 114: Commitment Devices
Episode 102: Couples That Work interview
Episode 133: How to Learn Anything interview
Episode 69: How to Scale Up Your Work interview
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31min

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How many episodes does Time and Attention have?

The podcast currently has 158 episodes available.

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