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Hyperfocus

How to Work Less and Achieve More
By Chris Bailey
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Hyperfocus by Chris Bailey is an enlightening exploration of how to improve concentration and productivity by directing attention with intention. In today's world of constant distractions, it's more crucial than ever to reclaim your ability to focus. Bailey provides insights into how to train your brain... Read More
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The life hack that you've been waiting for – to work less in order to increase your productivity.

A practical guide to managing your attention - the most powerful resource you have to become more creative, get stuff done, and live a more meaningful life

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Hyperfocus by Chris Bailey is an enlightening exploration of how to improve concentration and productivity by directing attention with intention.

In today's world of constant distractions, it's more crucial than ever to reclaim your ability to focus. Bailey provides insights into how to train your brain to work smarter in our increasingly chaotic environment.

This book delves into the science of attention management, offering practical techniques to help you become more effective in your personal and professional life.

Discover ways to immerse yourself in tasks, manage interruptions, and even expand your creativity. Hyperfocus not only teaches you how to concentrate better but also how to use your mind efficiently in the modern age.

Book Details

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ISBN: 9781037401947

Publisher: Pan Macmillan

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 10 September 2026

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Macmillan

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 17.0mm

Width: 134.0mm

Height: 203.0mm

Weight: 182g

Pages: 256

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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 Kingston, Ontario, in Canada.

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