You started it full of energy. Then life happened. Sound familiar?

In the age of AI tools, endless notifications, and back-to-back meetings, finishing what you start has never felt harder — or more important. Yet most productivity advice tells you to work harder, wake up earlier, or build more discipline. Chris Bailey's Intentional (2026) says the real problem is something else entirely.

In this episode, we explore why busy professionals around the world struggle to follow through — and what to actually do about it. The answer isn't more willpower. It's aligning with values you may have never clearly named.

We break down Bailey's most powerful concept: intention stacks — a simple ladder that connects what you do today to what truly matters to you. When your goals are rooted in your real values, finishing becomes natural, n ...