833: Chris Bailey and His Battle-Scarred M1
Chris Bailey shares his unconventional tech stack: TextEdit for writing, SimpleNote for tasks, and printing research on paper. He also tried using an iPad mini as his phone to create friction with distraction.
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Guest Starring:
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Welcome - Chris Bailey
Intentional Book - Chris Bailey
Focused #247: Getting Intentional, with Chris Bailey - Relay
Chris's "chamferred" MacBook Pro
Fastmail
Sanebox
TextEdit - Wikipedia
Wispr Flow
WhisperType - Mac dictation app
Bear - Markdown Notes
Simplenote
Soulver 3 - Notepad Calculator App for Mac, iPad & iPhone
TripMode - Save data, browse faster
Freedom | Block Websites, Apps, and the Internet
247: Getting Intentional, with Chris Bailey
Chris Bailey is back to talk about his new book, The Intention Stack, fundamental human values, and why S.M.A.R.T. goals aren't very smart.
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Guest Starring:
Chris Bailey
Links and Show Notes:
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Chris' website
Intentional by Chris Bailey
Hyperfocus by Chris Bailey
An Overview of the Schwartz Theory of Basic Values
Overcoming Procrastination (Chris' course)
The Productivity Project by Chris Bailey
How to Calm Your Mind by Chris Bailey
Notes on Being a Man by Scott Galloway
The Wealthy Barber by David Chilton
Proust and the Squid by Maryanne Wolf
Reader, Come Home by Maryanne Wolf
The Myth of Sisyphus by Albert Camus
How to Calm Your Mind by Chris Bailey
768: Getting Intentional with Chris Bailey
Author Chris Bailey joins to discuss his simple tech stack and interesting automation to tie it all together.
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Author Chris Bailey joins to discuss his simple tech stack and interesting automation to tie it all together.
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Welcome - Chris Bailey
Thunderbolt 4 Dock | TS4 | CalDigit – CalDigit
Roam 2: Portable Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker | Sonos
Flexibits | Fantastical — The calendar and tasks app you won't be able to live without.
Simplenote
A Hyper Key with Karabiner Elements, full instructions - BrettTerpstra.com
Hyper Key Via BetterTouchTool - MacSparky
Keyboard Maestro 11.0.3: Work Faster with Macros for macOS
Productivity Field Guide (Plus Edition) | MacSparky Field Guides
Keyboard Maestro Field Guide | MacSparky Field Guides
Fastmail
Presence Sensor FP2 - Aqara
Bear - Markdown Notes
119: Productivity & Meditation, with Chris Bailey
Author Chris Bailey joins us to talk about the productivity benefits of meditation, conquering resistance, and the path of least regret.
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Guest Starring:
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30 Lessons for Living by Karl Pillemer | Amazon
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Focused #117: Roles & Goals
Triggers by Marshall Goldsmith
The Molecule of More by Daniel Lieberman | Amazon
How to Train Your Mind by Chris Bailey | Audible.com
The Happiness Advantage by Shawn Achor | Amazon
Insight Timer
Calm
Headspace
Mindfulness in Plain English by Bhante Gunaratana | Amazon
Streaks
The Best Habit Tracking App for iOS | The Sweet Setup
Eat That Frog! by Brian Tracy | Amazon
Toggl
Becoming Better Podcast | A Life of Productivity
Hyperfocus by Chris Bailey | Amazon
505: Chris Bailey and the Noah's Ark of Dongles
Stephen and David are joined by Chris Bailey, an author and presenter with an undying love for TextEdit and getting focused work done with the Mac and iPad.
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Guest Starring:
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Focused #65: Hyperfocused with Chris Bailey - Relay FM
How to Get Your Brain to Focus | Chris Bailey | TEDxManchester - YouTube
Keyboard Service Program for MacBook, MacBook Air, and MacBook Pro - Apple Support
Bear - Notes for iPhone, iPad and Mac
Simplenote
TextEdit User Guide for Mac - Apple Support
iOS 8 Screenshot Reveals New Healthbook, Preview and TextEdit Icons - MacRumors
Keynote for Mac: Add a Magic Move transition
Logitech Spotlight Advanced Wireless Presentation Remote
Chris' Dongles
TextExpander – Communicate Smarter
The all-new Things. Your to-do list for Mac & iOS
Flexibits | Fantastical 2 for Mac | Meet your Mac's new calendar.
Vanilla - hide Mac menu bar icons for free
Home | TripMode | Your mobile data savior.
Rocket – the best emoji app for Mac
Samsung DeX | Apps - The Official Samsung Galaxy Site
Freedom | Learn about Freedom for Mac
iStat Menus
Magnet on the Mac App Store
Chris' Desk
Chris' iPad Homescreen
Chris' iPhone Homescreen
65: Hyperfocused with Chris Bailey
Author and productivity experimenter Chris Bailey joins us to share ideas and strategies for getting your focus on.
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Support Focused with a Relay FM Membership Chris's Website | A Life of Productivity
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Opinion | Distracted? Work Harder! - The New York Times
Focused #53: The Value of Your Time - Relay FM
The Good Place (TV Series 2016– ) - IMDb
iTUNES STORE - TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Mindwandering
Meditation and Mindfulness Made Simple - Headspace
Insight Timer - The most popular free meditation app | Insight Timer
Calm - Meditation Techniques for Sleep and Stress Reduction
Audio Dharma - Gil Fronsdal's Dharma Talks
Shortcuts on the App Store
Alto's Odyssey – out now for iOS
Latest Focused topics - MPU Talk
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