Book Synopsis

Setting goals is easy. Finishing them is the challenge.

In Intentional, productivity expert Chris Bailey reveals a surprising truth: willpower isn’t enough. The secret to accomplishing your goals lies in being more intentional. Drawing on a decade of research, Bailey offers a practical and counterintuitive roadmap to getting things done.

To reach your goals, you must structure your daily actions around what matters most—and let go of the rest. When you do, productivity becomes second nature.

Bailey integrates the science of desire, values, and procrastination with insights from Buddhist monks, offering practical strategies to:

• Structure goals for maximum completion

• Make unappealing or challenging tasks more attractive

• Reduce procrastination on long-term goals

• Create a framework for tracking intentions and progress

• Know when a goal isn’t right—and when to let it go

Finishing what you start is more possible than you think.

Speaker

Chris Bailey is a bestselling author and lecturer exploring the science of productivity and intentional living. His books include The Productivity Project, Hyperfocus, and How to Calm Your Mind, published in 42 languages.

Moderator

John O’Dwyer is an Adjunct Professor and Executive-in-Residence at the Rotman School of Management, with over 30 years of experience in executive leadership and strategy.

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