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Asian Efficiency is the leading website on time management and productivity. Learn how to be efficient, get things done (GTD), and stay motivated.

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How to Set Goals for 2024 (...

12.04.2023

New Year’s Resolutions never work… UNLESS you do them the right way. In this episode, we will take you through a 3 step process to look back at the last year, set focused resolutions for the upcoming year, and actually ...

The Productivity Show episodes:

12.04.2023 How to Set Goals for 2024 (TPS485) New Year’s Resolutions never work… UNLESS you do them the right way. In this episode, we will take you through a 3 step process to look back at the last year, set focused resolutions for the upcoming year, and actually ...
11.29.2023 Embracing Gratitude and Positivity into December and Beyond We dive deeper into how the simple act of gratitude can be a game-changer for your daily life and productivity. Discover how this often-overlooked practice can transform not just your December but your entire approach to life and work. Are ...
11.27.2023 Mastering the Art of Effective Breaks for Sustainable Productivity (TPS484) Are you constantly pushing through work without taking a break, only to find yourself burnt out and less productive? Discover how strategically timed pauses can dramatically transform your focus, creativity, and overall productivity. Thanh shares his personal insights and practical ...
11.22.2023 From Burnout to Balance: Reviving Your Energy and Focus Discover the often-missed signs and learn practical strategies to not just prevent burnout, but turn it around. If you've been feeling perpetually drained and stuck in a rut, this episode is your first step toward reigniting your passion and productivity. ...
11.20.2023 Sleep Smarter, Live Better: Sleep Tracking For Productivity (TPS483) Happy people are productive people, and a good night of sleep on a regular basis is a key part of that happiness. Get cozy, and in this encore episode, let’s explore how you can use sleep tracking to tune into ...
11.15.2023 The Art of Concentration: Mastering Mindfulness for Peak Performance Mastering the art of attention is more crucial than ever. But what if there's a hidden dimension to focus, an untapped potential that could elevate your productivity to heights you've never imagined? We dive into the science and practical tips ...
11.13.2023 How Many Hours of Focus Time Are Enough? How To Break Phone Addiction? & More (TPS482) How many hours a day of focus time is considered good? How do you overcome the addiction to social media? How do you turn a bad day around into productive day? In this episode, we cover these popular productivity topics ...
11.08.2023 From Setbacks to Success: Reclaiming Productivity in the Face of Adversity How can you stay productive when life throws you curveballs? Discover practical tips to build resilience and regain your productivity, no matter what obstacles life presents. Tune in for inspiration, actionable advice, and a roadmap to turn adversity into a ...
11.06.2023 The Productivity Apps & Tools of Brooks Duncan (TPS481) Discover all the apps, tools, services and workflows of The Productivity Show Co-host Brooks Duncan. In this episode, he dives deep into everything he uses to be productive. There may be some surprises! One-of-a-kind financing program at NetSuite.com/TPS. Sign up ...
10.30.2023 The Productivity Apps & Tools of Thanh Pham (TPS480) Discover all the apps, tools, services and workflows of the founder of Asian Efficiency. Thanh dives deep into everything he uses to be productive. You don’t want to miss this! Visit Indeed.com/tps to start hiring now. For a limited time, ...
10.25.2023 Unlocking the 80% Rule: The Japanese Secret to Balanced Productivity Ever heard of the phrase “less is more”? Dive into this episode as we uncover the ancient Japanese principle of Hara Hachi Bu and its surprising connection to peak productivity. Discover why stopping at 80% might be the game-changer you ...
10.23.2023 How to Buy Back Time: From Time-Starved To Time-Rich (TPS479) Here’s the problem with time – we have that clock sitting there as a constant companion but also a silent competitor. We always feel like we are racing against the clock and always feel like we just never have time. ...
10.18.2023 Dealing With A Stressful Life? Listen to this now! When life is stressful, we let go of ourselves. We lose motivation and our routines, and it can feel impossible to get anything done. If you’re in that situation, then this episode is for you. We’ll show you how to ...
10.16.2023 Proactive vs. Reactive: Stop Living on Autopilot (TPS478) Do you often find yourself reacting to circumstances rather than being in control of your life and productivity? In this episode, we dive deep into the crucial difference between being reactive and proactive and how mastering this distinction can supercharge ...
10.11.2023 Optimize For Happiness And Watch Your Productivity Skyrocket Today’s episode has a simple suggestion: whatever you do, optimize for happiness. Thanh Pham, founder of AE, shares a simple practice and habit you do to optimize for happiness. You can find links to everything that we share in the ...
10.09.2023 Processing vs. Fixing Depression, Best iPhone Features, Spying Wearables, & More (TPS477) What do you do if you have lost all motivation and are feeling depressed? Would you buy a wearable that records everything? Is this the first significant iPhone feature in years? In this episode, we cover these topics and much ...
10.04.2023 Master The Q4 Sprint and Crush Your Goals In Less Time Celebrate the end of the year with a productivity boost! Thanh Pham shares his Q4 Sprint strategy - a game-changer for finishing the year strong. Discover how to turn Q4 into turbocharged months. You can find links to everything that ...
10.02.2023 Make Your Morning Routine a Rise Ritual To Win The Day (TPS476) Want to be consistent and have a great day almost every day? Create an easy-to-follow routine that you follow after you wake up. Some people call it a “morning routine,” but we like “Rise Ritual” because you can do it ...
09.27.2023 Automation: Become Super Efficient and Effective With The Right Tools If you’re currently not automating anything, you’re wasting your time. Find out how you can get started with automation and win back multiple hours a week! You can find links to everything that we share in the show notes by ...
09.25.2023 The Energy Protocol For More Energy, Focus and Productivity (TPS475) Want to have more energy in your daily life? Thanh, the founder of AE, shares his secret for doubling your energy and having more capacity to be productive. Sign up for a $1/month trial period at shopify.com/tps. FACTORMEALS.com/tps50 and use ...
09.20.2023 Mastering the Power of ‘Focus Filter’: From Overcommitted to Focused Mastery Feeling overcommitted and scattered? This short episode is for you. We delve deep into one of the most potent skills in the 25X productivity system - the 'Focus Filter' so you become focused, intentional and more productive. You can find ...
09.18.2023 Happy People are Productive People (TPS474) Ever wondered why some people effortlessly churn out tasks with a smile while others struggle despite all the hacks they know? Discover what’s possibly been holding you back and the surprisingly simple tweaks to unlock not just efficiency but joy ...
09.13.2023 Stop Reacting, Start Acting: How 30 Minutes Can Transform Your Productivity Feel like you're always in 'go mode,' but never really getting ahead? In today's episode, we introduce a game-changing skill that's often overlooked: 'Thinking Time.' We'll share the transformative journey of Francesca, a mom and business owner, who went from ...
09.11.2023 Q&A: How AE got started, best apps, and life hacks (TPS473) Want to know our biggest successes — and biggest mistakes? Want to know what the deal is with the Asian Efficiency name? Curious about how Thanh structures his day and favorite apps and tools? And is it really possible to ...
09.06.2023 Why Prioritization is the Skill You Need This Fall: Your Guide to Surviving the Busy Season Do you find the fall season overwhelming? So did I! Tune in to learn why Prioritization is your golden ticket to navigating a busy life, especially as you scale your career or business. Learn actionable steps to align your focus ...
09.04.2023 When You Can’t Get Out of Bed, Useless Note Apps, & More (TPS472) We all have those days when we don’t feel like getting out of bed in the morning, but what do you do if that happens ALL THE TIME? Also, are most note taking apps useless at the end of the ...
08.30.2023 Find Your Rhythm and Watch What Happens With Your Productivity – Wisdom Wednesday Juggling a demanding job, family, and pets? This episode of The Productivity Show demonstrates that Peak Positioning isn’t just for athletes or CEOs – it’s for everyone. Discover how aligning tasks with your energy can change the game, and how ...
08.28.2023 The Energetic Advisor: How Nancy Fechnay Harmonizes Hectic Schedules & Hobbies (TPS471) Ever wondered how a top-tier venture capitalist transitions to advising world-changing ventures, all while fostering a love for pickleball and kite surfing? Dive into this episode of The Productivity Show where Nancy Fechnay reveals her productivity secrets that fuel both ...
08.23.2023 Clone Yourself, Win Back Time and Reclaim Your Sanity – Wisdom Wednesday Stuck in a never-ending cycle of chores and errands? This episode tells the tale of AE client Jasmine, a physician who worked 60-hour weeks and had no time for herself. Thanh shares how she transformed her life using the concept ...
08.21.2023 Work Smarter, Not Harder: 5 Strategies To Be More Effective (TPS470) You’ve heard that phrase before: “Work smarter, not harder.” Sounds great, but how do you do that? In this rare solo episode, Asian Efficiency CEO Thanh Pham shares five strategies that he uses with coaching clients so that you can ...
08.16.2023 Life Leverages: The Productivity Intersection – Wisdom Wednesday Have you ever felt like you’re spinning the wheels of your day, stuck in tasks that drain the life out of you? Today, we’re going to be talking about a game-changer concept called Life Leverages, which is a corner piece ...
08.14.2023 The Art of Being UnmessableWith: Achieve Your Dreams Now, Not Someday w/ Josselyne Herman-Saccio (TPS469) Ready to become 'unmessablewith'? We sit down with Josselyne Herman-Saccio, a woman who's mastered everything from the Billboard charts to Hollywood, and now, she's here to help you conquer your world. Dive in as we explore her journey and how ...
08.07.2023 Four Thousand Weeks: How to Live a Meaningful Life with Limited Time (TPS468) Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed by your to-do list or you’re simply looking for ways to live a more fulfilling life, this podcast is for you. NYT bestselling author Oliver Burkeman shares his tips and insights on time management, productivity, and ...
08.02.2023 Rethinking Morning Routines with the Rise Ritual – Wisdom Wednesday Tune in to learn how a Rise Ritual is an empowering routine that can set the tone for your entire day, irrespective of when you wake up. Embrace a new approach to starting your day, and experience the productivity surge ...
07.31.2023 How We Organize Reading, Vision Pro, Money Wastes & More (TPS467) There is SO much to read — how can you keep on top of it all? What apps are good, and what doesn’t stick? In this episode, we’ll talk about reading workflows, whether we will be lining up for the ...
07.26.2023 Level Up Your Productivity Game with Monthly Planning – Wisdom Wednesday Join Thanh Pham as he unravels the secrets of Monthly Planning, a key concept of the 25X Productivity System. Learn how this simple practice can boost your productivity, help you stay focused on your goals, and keep stress levels at ...
07.24.2023 Business, Balance, and Bliss w/ Amy Vetter (TPS466) Do you keep trying for “work-life balance,” and it never quite works out? A better strategy is to focus on achieving work-life harmony instead. In this episode, we’re joined by Amy Vetter, a CPA who is the CEO of the ...
07.19.2023 The Reflection Ritual That Guides You to Your True North Star – Wisdom Wednesday Learn how taking a weekly pause to reflect can align your actions with your goals, spark creativity, and lead to better decision-making. The Reflection Ritual is the compass that ensures you’re not just hustling but moving purposefully in the right ...
07.17.2023 Maximize Efficiency in the Workplace w/ Nick Sonnenberg (TPS465) Discover proven strategies that can help you gain an extra full day per week in productivity and achieve your goals. Productivity expert Nick Sonnenberg, author of “Come Up for Air” shares his CPR Business Efficiency Framework for optimizing productivity and ...
07.12.2023 Focus Engine: Turn Your Brain Into an F1 Car – Wisdom Wednesday Have you ever been in the middle of an important task and suddenly your mind just drifts away? This isn’t a discipline problem, it’s a focus problem — and we all have it. Fortunately, there’s a way you can tune ...
07.10.2023 Make Better Decisions With The Decision Doctor Constance Dierickx (TPS464) Being a better leader means making better decisions. In this episode, we are joined by Constance Dierickx, a high-level consultant who helps leaders make decisions when the stakes are high. We discuss her new book Meta-Leadership: How To See What ...
07.05.2023 Master Your Day: The Power of Daily Planning – Wisdom Wednesday Unlock the power of your day with Daily Planning! Discover how planning your day can skyrocket your productivity, reduce stress, and free up your mental energy. Don't let your day run you. Claim your day, and maximize your productivity with ...
07.03.2023 Productivity Paradox: How Collaboration Tools Can Hurt More Than Help w/ Jennifer Smith (TPS463) Are you drowning in endless emails, constantly interrupted by Slack notifications, and suffering from Zoom fatigue? In this episode, Jennifer Smith, CEO of Scribe, will help you break free from collaboration overload and reclaim your work-life balance. Discover the hidden ...
06.28.2023 The Key to Fulfillment and Motivation – Wisdom Wednesday Looking for motivation, fulfillment, and a clear direction in life? Dive into the power of discovering your 'why' in this riveting episode. Learn how knowing your 'why' can fuel your motivation, guide your decisions, and bring deeper fulfillment. Don't just ...
06.26.2023 ADHD Productivity Strategies w/ ADHD Coach Skye Rapson (TPS462) Have you been diagnosed with ADHD, or suspect you may be in the future? Or do you have a colleague or family member who has been diagnosed? You MAY have found that the “usual productivity advice” doesn’t always work. In ...
06.21.2023 The Secret to Achieving Your Goals – Wisdom Wednesday Have goals that feel like they're forever out of reach? You're not alone. In this episode, we’ll share the secret to turning dreams into reality: the Goal Getting concept of the 25X Productivity System. Stop wishing, start planning, and turn ...
06.19.2023 From Zero to $100 Million: Productivity Power Moves for Amazon FBA Entrepreneurs (TPS461) Discover the productivity secrets behind one of the most successful Amazon FBA entrepreneurs, Neil Twa from Voltage, as he shares his insider tips, tricks, and strategies for e-commerce domination. In this eye-opening episode, Neil takes you on a journey through ...
06.14.2023 Move to Improve Your Productivity – Wisdom Wednesday Feeling lethargic, unfocused, or just generally 'blah'? The solution might be as simple as getting up and moving. Boost your mood and enhance your brain power by adding this one simple concept into your daily routine. We’ll show you how ...
06.12.2023 Bookend Your Workday With Routines & Notion w/ Caroline Guntur (TPS460) You’ve heard of morning routines and evening routines, but did you know that there are even more powerful routines you can implement to have a more productive day? Today’s guest Caroline Guntur (aka The Swedish Organizer) calls it “bookending your ...
06.07.2023 Upgrade Your Brain’s OS: The Crucial Role of Mindsets in Productivity – Wisdom Wednesday Ever feel like you're working incredibly hard, but not seeing the results you want? The problem might not be with your strategies or tactics, but with your mindsets. You'll discover how to identify and challenge the mindsets that might be ...

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What's The Productivity Show about?

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The Productivity Show episodes:

How to Set Goals for 2024 (TPS485)

Embracing Gratitude and Positivity into December and Beyond

Mastering the Art of Effective Breaks for Sustainable Productivity (TPS484)

From Burnout to Balance: Reviving Your Energy and Focus

Sleep Smarter, Live Better: Sleep Tracking For Productivity (TPS483)

The Art of Concentration: Mastering Mindfulness for Peak Performance

How Many Hours of Focus Time Are Enough? How To Break Phone Addiction? & More (TPS482)

From Setbacks to Success: Reclaiming Productivity in the Face of Adversity

The Productivity Apps & Tools of Brooks Duncan (TPS481)

The Productivity Apps & Tools of Thanh Pham (TPS480)

Unlocking the 80% Rule: The Japanese Secret to Balanced Productivity

How to Buy Back Time: From Time-Starved To Time-Rich (TPS479)

Dealing With A Stressful Life? Listen to this now!

Proactive vs. Reactive: Stop Living on Autopilot (TPS478)

Optimize For Happiness And Watch Your Productivity Skyrocket

Processing vs. Fixing Depression, Best iPhone Features, Spying Wearables, & More (TPS477)

Master The Q4 Sprint and Crush Your Goals In Less Time

Make Your Morning Routine a Rise Ritual To Win The Day (TPS476)

Automation: Become Super Efficient and Effective With The Right Tools

The Energy Protocol For More Energy, Focus and Productivity (TPS475)

Mastering the Power of ‘Focus Filter’: From Overcommitted to Focused Mastery

Happy People are Productive People (TPS474)

Stop Reacting, Start Acting: How 30 Minutes Can Transform Your Productivity

Q&A: How AE got started, best apps, and life hacks (TPS473)

Why Prioritization is the Skill You Need This Fall: Your Guide to Surviving the Busy Season

When You Can’t Get Out of Bed, Useless Note Apps, & More (TPS472)

Find Your Rhythm and Watch What Happens With Your Productivity – Wisdom Wednesday

The Energetic Advisor: How Nancy Fechnay Harmonizes Hectic Schedules & Hobbies (TPS471)

Clone Yourself, Win Back Time and Reclaim Your Sanity – Wisdom Wednesday

Work Smarter, Not Harder: 5 Strategies To Be More Effective (TPS470)

Life Leverages: The Productivity Intersection – Wisdom Wednesday

The Art of Being UnmessableWith: Achieve Your Dreams Now, Not Someday w/ Josselyne Herman-Saccio (TPS469)

Four Thousand Weeks: How to Live a Meaningful Life with Limited Time (TPS468)

Rethinking Morning Routines with the Rise Ritual – Wisdom Wednesday

How We Organize Reading, Vision Pro, Money Wastes & More (TPS467)

Level Up Your Productivity Game with Monthly Planning – Wisdom Wednesday

Business, Balance, and Bliss w/ Amy Vetter (TPS466)

The Reflection Ritual That Guides You to Your True North Star – Wisdom Wednesday

Maximize Efficiency in the Workplace w/ Nick Sonnenberg (TPS465)

Focus Engine: Turn Your Brain Into an F1 Car – Wisdom Wednesday

Make Better Decisions With The Decision Doctor Constance Dierickx (TPS464)

Master Your Day: The Power of Daily Planning – Wisdom Wednesday

Productivity Paradox: How Collaboration Tools Can Hurt More Than Help w/ Jennifer Smith (TPS463)

The Key to Fulfillment and Motivation – Wisdom Wednesday

ADHD Productivity Strategies w/ ADHD Coach Skye Rapson (TPS462)

The Secret to Achieving Your Goals – Wisdom Wednesday

From Zero to $100 Million: Productivity Power Moves for Amazon FBA Entrepreneurs (TPS461)

Move to Improve Your Productivity – Wisdom Wednesday

Bookend Your Workday With Routines & Notion w/ Caroline Guntur (TPS460)

Upgrade Your Brain’s OS: The Crucial Role of Mindsets in Productivity – Wisdom Wednesday