About the Author

Chris Bailey ran a year-long productivity project where he conducted intensive research, as well as dozens of productivity experiments on himself, to discover how to become as productive as possible. To date, he has written hundreds of articles on the subject and has garnered coverage in the media as diverse as the New York Times, Huffington Post, New York magazine, Harvard Business Review, TED, Fast Company and Lifehacker. The author of The Productivity Project, Chris lives in Ottawa, Ontario, in Canada.

Reviews

The most productive man you could ever hope to meet -- TED.com
Extraordinary . . . eye-opening -- David Allen, author of Getting Things Done
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. -- Adam Grant, author of Originals and Give and Take, and coauthor of Option B
When you have read this book, get ready to do your most important work! -- Chris Guillebeau, author of The $100 Startup, The Art of Non-Conformity, and The Happiness of Pursuit
Let me guess. You're like me. You don't have time to read this book. Or any book! Who has time for books anymore? Well, that's perfect. Because it means you have the disease. And right now you're holding the cure -- Neil Pasricha, author of The Book of Awesome and The Happiness Equation
I loved the book. -- Greg McKeown, author of Essentialism
Practical, well written and timely. -- Shawn Achor, author of The Happiness Advantage and Big Potential
Read this book if you want a stress-relieving salve as well as a guarantee to improve both your productivity and happiness. -- Jim Citrin, author of The Career Playbook
I read Hyperfocus on my phone. . . but this book was so engaging I stopped checking email entirely! -- Laura Vanderkam, author of What the Most Successful People Do Before Breakfast, and 168 Hours
Being hyperfocused in a busy world is a skill every professional needs in their arsenal. Chris Bailey will show you how to master it in his new book Hyperfocus -- Vanessa Van Edwards, author of Captivate
Pay attention to Chris Bailey-this book is well worth the focus. -- Peter Bregman, author of 18 Minutes
Hyperfocus takes decades of scientific insights and pairs them with practical application to show us all how best to manage and multiply our attention. -- David Burkus, author of Under New Management and Friend of a Friend
A fascinating guide to managing our attention. -- Kai-Fu Lee, Founder of Google China, Chairman and CEO of Sinovation Ventures
A must-read for readers seeking to regain control of their ability to concentrate. * Publishers Weekly *
Engaging...teaches [you] how to re-examine your tasks, determine your priorities and minimize interruptions. * The New York Times *