Why You Can’t Finish What You Start: Chris Bailey on the Willpower Myth - Episode 147

Why is it so easy to set goals but so hard to follow through? In this exclusive interview, bestselling author Chris Bailey joins us to discuss his groundbreaking new book, 'Intentional.' Moving beyond the 'busyness trap' and tired productivity hacks, Chris reveals a decade of research into behavioral psychology and meaningful accomplishment. Discover why willpower isn't the answer to procrastination and how to restructure your daily actions to turn your biggest ambitions into action. Whether you're a fan of Charles Duhigg or James Clear, this deep dive into intentional living will show you how to let go of the 'extra' and focus on what matters most. Stop managing your time and start managing your intentions. Connect with Chris Bailey: Website: www.chrisbailey.com IG - / @chrisbaileyauth   Dr. JC Doornick Links: Website - www.makessensebook.com YT -    / @drjcdoornick IG -   / @drjcdoornick FB -   / @makessensepodcast Makes Sense Book - https://tinyurl.com/makessensepurchase MAKES SENSE PODCAST Welcome to the Makes Sense with Dr. JC Doornick Podcast. This podcast explores topics that expand human consciousness and enhance performance. On the Makes Sense Podcast, we acknowledge that it's who you are that determines how well what you do works, and that perception is subjective and an acquired taste. When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at begin to change. Welcome to the uprising of the sleepwalking masses. Welcome to the Makes Sense with Dr. JC Doornick Podcast. SUBSCRIBE/RATE/REVIEW & SHARE our new podcast. FOLLOW Podcast: You will find a "Follow" button in the top right. This will enable the podcast software to alert you when a new episode launches each week. Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/makes-sense-with-dr-jc-doornick/id1730954168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1WHfKWDDReMtrGFz4kkZs9?si=003780ca147c4aec Podcast Affiliates: Kwik Learning: Many people ask me where I get all these topics, which I've been covering for almost 15 years. I have learned to read nearly four times faster and retain information 10 times better with Kwik Learning. Learn how to learn and earn with Jim Kwik. Get his program at a special discount here: https://jimkwik.com/dragon OUR SPONSORS: Makes Sense Academy: A private mastermind and psychologically safe environment full of the Mindset and Action steps that will help you begin to thrive. The Makes Sense Academy. https://www.skool.com/makes-sense-academy/about The Sati Experience: A retreat designed for the married couple that truly loves one another, yet wants to take their love to that higher magical level. Relax, reestablish, and renew your love at the Sati Experience. https://www.satiexperience.com 0:00 - Intro 1:33 - What I Like About Chris Bailey 6:09 - Why do we procrastinate even when the tasks matter most? 9:46 - Why do productivity systems and to do list fall short? 14:03 - Is intentional living more valuable than efficiency? 17:17 - Self-Reflective Capacity 19:33 - Where Intention Comes From? 21:37 - How should people look at using AI without outsourcing their intentions 26:21 - Where does Gratitude fit in? 29:11 - Whats the missing link behind goal setting  33:01 - Intention Stacking 34:58 - 12 Values of the broadest Intentions In Life 40:20 - How does Intentional Living help us follow through 43:04 - Aversion Trap 48:45 - What does this book add to some of the big books on goal setting and habit building that those might have missed? 51:10 - One of the fundamental frustrations with being human 53:55 - What is your favorite productivity ritual? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.