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  • How to Stay Productive When Life Feels Like a Storm

    When life feels like it’s coming at you from all directions – work pressures, personal challenges, even health or financial stress – how do you keep moving forward without losing yourself in the chaos?

    In this encore episode, you’ll learn the small but powerful steps that can make all the difference. If you’ve ever felt like you’re spinning in the storm, this episode will show you how to anchor yourself and get back on track, one simple step at a time.

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    Links:

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    • Claude
    • 25X Productivity Coaching
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      12 min
    • Who’s In Your Five? (And Why It Matters) (TPS578)

      Who’s shaping the way you think, act, and grow? We’ve all heard the saying that you’re the average of the five people you spend the most time with, but few of us stop to consider what that really means for our goals, habits, and future. In this encore episode, we’ll explore how your circle directly influences your time, energy, and attention, and why being intentional about who you let in can change everything.

      You’ll learn how to make simple shifts that align your relationships with your ambitions, without ditching the people you care about.

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      You can find links to everything that we share in the show notes at theproductivityshow.com/.

      Cheat Sheet:

      Become a member of TPS+ and get ad-free episodes a week before anyone else with other great bonuses like the famous “One Tweak A Week” shirt.

      • Top Productivity Resources [01:19]
      • Do you really need to let go of certain friends? [03:30]
      • Why your circle shapes your ambitions more than you think [04:34]
      • A surprising way Thanh’s calendar reveals his priorities [06:02]
      • How everyday commutes can secretly build connections [09:55]
      • Four game-changing ways to upgrade your circle [23:54]
      • The “people audit” you didn’t know you needed [24:14]
      • How to spot people already living the results you want [30:06]
      • Why travelling might be the fastest way to find your people [37:10]
      • The power of having someone to keep you accountable [43:10]
      • How to keep your old friends without holding yourself back [49:34]
      • Links:
        • Indeed
        • Zocdoc
        • Claude
        • 25X Productivity Coaching
        • NeuYear Calendar
        • Zebra Delguard Mechanical Pencil
        • The Power of Positive Thinking: How Gratitude Gives You More Energy (TPS175)
        • Mind Food: How to Become More Creative and Successful by Watching What You “Eat” (TPS170)
        • Change Your Mind, Change Your Life: How a Growth Mindset Leads You to Your Ideal Future (TPS171)
        • Introducing TEA: A Simple Framework for Getting Unstuck and Achieving Your Goals (TPS218)
        • How to Get the Most Value Out of Conferences and Implement What You’ve Learned (TPS225)
        • 6 Ways a Mastermind Can Accelerate Your Success w/ Nate Lowrie (TPS178)
        • Inside the AE Mastermind: What Really Successful People Do Differently to Fix Their Blind Spots (TPS192)
        • How To Stick To Your Goals This Year And Every Year (TPS229)
        • Productivity Academy
        • The Productivity Show on Youtube
        • The Productivity Show Youtube Clips
        • Become a member of TPS+
        • Take the Productivity Quiz
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          57 min
        • 10 Minutes to Take Control of Your Day

          What’s the simplest change you can make to feel more in control, less stressed, and more productive, without overhauling your entire routine? The answer might surprise you: a quick, 10-minute daily check-in. This small but powerful habit helps you cut through the noise, set priorities that actually matter, and stop the endless game of catch-up that drains your energy.

          In this episode, you’ll learn how to use a daily check-in to regain clarity, focus on the right tasks, and feel ahead of your work instead of buried under it.

          This episode is brought to you by 25X Productivity Coaching – double your personal productivity, be happier at work, and have an extra 5 hours a week of free time.

          Links:

          Become a member of TPS+ and get ad-free episodes a week before anyone else with other great bonuses like the famous “One Tweak A Week” shirt.

          • 25X Productivity Coaching
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            5 min
          • How to Make Time for Hobbies (Even When You’re Busy) (TPS577)

            Feeling like you never have time for your hobbies? In this episode, Thanh and Brooks dive into practical strategies for busy professionals to reclaim their personal time. Discover the crucial mindset shift from “finding” to “making” time, learn tactical approaches like weekly planning and calendar triage, and explore how to design your lifestyle for intentional leisure. Get actionable takeaways to integrate your passions into your busy schedule and achieve a better work-life balance.

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            You can find links to everything that we share in the show notes at theproductivityshow.com/.

            Cheat Sheet:

            Become a member of TPS+ and get ad-free episodes a week before anyone else with other great bonuses like the famous “One Tweak A Week” shirt.

            • Top 3 Productivity Resources. [02:56].
            • Is the gym a hobby or a habit? The surprising line between the two. [08:40].
            • The simple planning tweak that makes hobbies actually happen. [11:31].
            • Time-poor? Practical moves to carve out space for fun again. [20:15].
            • Double-dip your downtime: pair a pastime with what you already do. [24:57].
            • Level up faster by treating hobbies like skills with “boss levels.” [31:29].
            • What your calendar quietly says about your priorities. [36:06].
            • From trail miles to new obsessions—childhood favorites and what’s next. [38:22].
            • Links:
              • Shopify
              • 25X Productivity Coaching
              • Never Split the Difference: Negotiating As If Your Life Depended On It by Chris Voss
              • Ultralearning: Master Hard Skills, Outsmart the Competition, and Accelerate Your Career by Scott Young
              • Aura digital picture frame
              • Comet browser
              • Digital Minimalism by Cal Newport
              • Productivity Academy
              • The Productivity Show on Youtube
              • The Productivity Show Youtube Clips
              • Become a member of TPS+
              • Take the Productivity Quiz
              • If you enjoyed this episode, follow the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Overcast, Pocket Casts or your favorite podcast player. It’s easy, you’ll get new episodes automatically, and it also helps the show. You can also leave a review!

                43 min
              • Daily Targets: Simple Steps to Skyrocket Focus

                How many times have you wrapped up a workday feeling busy, yet unsure if you actually achieved anything that mattered? That nagging feeling of motion without progress is more common than you think, but it doesn’t have to be. The key lies in focusing on one simple yet powerful idea: your Daily Target.

                In this encore episode, you’ll discover how choosing a single, high-impact task each day can cut through the noise, sharpen your focus, and give you the satisfaction of ending every day with a win.

                This episode is brought to you by 25X Productivity Coaching – double your personal productivity, be happier at work, and have an extra 5 hours a week of free time.

                Links:

                Become a member of TPS+ and get ad-free episodes a week before anyone else with other great bonuses like the famous “One Tweak A Week” shirt.

                • 25X Productivity Coaching
                • If you enjoyed this episode, follow the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Overcast, Pocket Casts or your favorite podcast player. It’s easy, you’ll get new episodes automatically, and it also helps the show. You can also leave a review!

                  4 min
                • The Art of Balancing Short-Term Wins and Long-Term Productivity (TPS576)

                  Are you constantly chasing quick productivity hacks, only to find yourself burned out or back where you started? In this episode, Thanh and Brooks dive into the essential art of balancing immediate productivity wins with sustainable, long-term strategies that actually work.

                  Discover how investing in quality tools, embracing consistency over constant change, and focusing on fundamental principles can lead to lasting efficiency and a more fulfilling productive life. Learn practical tips to bridge the gap between quick fixes and enduring habits.

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                  You can find links to everything that we share in the show notes at theproductivityshow.com/.

                  Cheat Sheet:

                  Become a member of TPS+ and get ad-free episodes a week before anyone else with other great bonuses like the famous “One Tweak A Week” shirt.

                  • Top 3 Resources [02:30].
                  • When quick hacks help—and when habits are the real win. [07:19].
                  • Tiny tricks to beat procrastination vs. skills that make it vanish. [13:17].
                  • The simple rule that tells you when to fix it for good. [15:26].
                  • Always putting out fires? Here’s how to switch to fireproofing. [16:19].
                  • Why the biggest gains hide in your Energy and Attention, not your calendar. [19:42].
                  • Plans break—here’s how to stay productive when they do. [22:15].
                  • Tools, systems, and skills that compound—what’s worth investing in. [23:29].
                  • A practical way to split your day between now vs. next. [28:33].
                  • The traps that keep you “busy” but not better—and how to dodge them. [34:20].
                  • Links:
                    • Masterclass
                    • 25X Productivity Coaching
                    • Logitech Brio 4K webcam
                    • Plaud Note AI voice recorder
                    • Hollyland Lark M2 Wireless Microphone
                    • Getting Things Done
                    • Proactive vs. Reactive: Stop Living on Autopilot (TPS478)
                    • Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals by Oliver Burkeman
                    • Productivity Academy
                    • The Productivity Show on Youtube
                    • The Productivity Show Youtube Clips
                    • Become a member of TPS+
                    • Take the Productivity Quiz
                    • If you enjoyed this episode, follow the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Overcast, Pocket Casts or your favorite podcast player. It’s easy, you’ll get new episodes automatically, and it also helps the show. You can also leave a review!

                      40 min
                    • Build Your Productivity Foundation With the 3 Essentials

                      What’s the quickest way to cut through the noise of thousands of productivity apps and actually get results? Instead of juggling endless tools, there are just three essentials you need to build a rock-solid foundation for getting things done. Master these, and you’ll instantly be ahead of the curve.

                      In this encore episode, you’ll discover which three types of apps matter most, why they’re the backbone of every effective workflow, and how to choose the right ones for your style.

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                      Links:

                      Become a member of TPS+ and get ad-free episodes a week before anyone else with other great bonuses like the famous “One Tweak A Week” shirt.

                      • SelectQuote
                      • 25X Productivity Coaching
                      • If you enjoyed this episode, follow the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Overcast, Pocket Casts or your favorite podcast player. It’s easy, you’ll get new episodes automatically, and it also helps the show. You can also leave a review!

                        8 min
                      • 5 Tips to Master the 12 Week Year (TPS575)

                        Does this sound familiar? You set big goals with the best of intentions, only to find yourself months later wondering why so little has actually moved forward. The truth is, the problem usually isn’t your planning–it’s your execution. That’s where the 12 Week Year framework comes in. By shrinking your focus from twelve months to just twelve weeks, you create urgency, clarity, and momentum that help you actually achieve the things that matter most.

                        In this encore episode, we share five practical tips to help you master the 12 Week Year and finally close the gap between goals and results. Whether you’ve tried the framework before and struggled, or you’re hearing about it for the first time, these strategies will help you simplify your focus, strengthen your “why,” and put systems in place that make success inevitable.

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                        You can find links to everything that we share in the show notes at theproductivityshow.com/.

                        Cheat Sheet:

                        Become a member of TPS+ and get ad-free episodes a week before anyone else with other great bonuses like the famous “One Tweak A Week” shirt.

                        • Top Productivity Resources [02:28].
                        • The surprising idea behind the 12 Week Year [03:34].
                        • The core steps that make it work [06:41].
                        • Why fewer goals actually gets you more results [09:01].
                        • The key to building unstoppable motivation [16:04].
                        • How tracking changes everything [20:22].
                        • The measure that predicts your success [28:02].
                        • Why accountability multiplies your results [33:45].
                        • Links:
                          • SelectQuote
                          • 25X Productivity Coaching
                          • Productivity Academy
                          • How to Beat Your Brain and Conquer Cognitive Biases to Make Better Decisions (TPS152)
                          • CableCreation 2-in-1 Cable
                          • Gratitude
                          • How to Take Massive Action on Your Goals by Implementing the 12 Week Year Effectively (TPS138)
                          • The 12 Week Year: Get More Done in 12 Weeks than Others Do in 12 Months
                          • Your Money or Your Life: 9 Steps to Transforming Your Relationship with Money and Achieving Financial Independence
                          • The Productivity Show on Youtube
                          • The Productivity Show Youtube Clips
                          • Become a member of TPS+
                          • Take the Productivity Quiz
                          • If you enjoyed this episode, follow the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Overcast, Pocket Casts or your favorite podcast player. It’s easy, you’ll get new episodes automatically, and it also helps the show. You can also leave a review!

                            39 min
                          • Why Most People Fail at GTD (And How to Fix It)

                            Why does the “weekly review” trip up even the most dedicated productivity enthusiasts? You capture tasks, you plan projects, you get things done, yet somehow this one step always slips through the cracks.

                            The truth is, without a consistent review, your system quietly breaks down, leaving you reactive instead of intentional.

                            In this encore episode, you’ll learn why the weekly review feels so hard, the real cost of skipping it, and how one simple shift can make it stick for good. Discover how choosing the right day and time transforms the review from a dreaded chore into your most powerful productivity ritual, and why mastering it might be the biggest game-changer for your focus, follow-through, and peace of mind.

                            This episode is brought to you by 25X Productivity Coaching – double your personal productivity, be happier at work, and have an extra 5 hours a week of free time.

                            Links:

                            Become a member of TPS+ and get ad-free episodes a week before anyone else with other great bonuses like the famous “One Tweak A Week” shirt.

                            • 25X Productivity Coaching
                            • If you enjoyed this episode, follow the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Overcast, Pocket Casts or your favorite podcast player. It’s easy, you’ll get new episodes automatically, and it also helps the show. You can also leave a review!

                              6 min
                            • 20 Tweaks A Week (TPS574)

                              Discover how small, consistent changes can lead to significant improvements in your productivity, efficiency, and free time. In this episode, Thanh and Brooks share 20 practical examples of “one tweak a week” strategies, covering everything from adopting new tools and optimizing habits to leveraging AI prompts. Learn how simple shifts can eliminate friction and compound into massive gains, helping you get more done without sacrificing what matters most.

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                              You can find links to everything that we share in the show notes at theproductivityshow.com/.

                              Cheat Sheet:

                              Become a member of TPS+ and get ad-free episodes a week before anyone else with other great bonuses like the famous “One Tweak A Week” shirt.

                              • Top 3 Productivity Resources [02:25]
                              • Why “One Tweak a Week” actually works [06:07]
                              • The tiny laptop shift that saved years of frustration [09:49]
                              • How better audio gear can transform your day [12:41]
                              • Why moving daily matters more than you think [14:32]
                              • A research tool that beats Google [16:59]
                              • The hidden calendar setting you’ll wish you knew earlier [18:59]
                              • A recovery gadget that feels like cheating [20:56]
                              • What tracking your time really reveals [24:51]
                              • When to work out for maximum energy [28:45]
                              • The secret power of defining “done” [30:17]
                              • The underrated magic of a 10-minute walk [32:01]
                              • A 3-minute breathing tweak that resets everything [33:42]
                              • The mindset shift that makes organization effortless [35:40]
                              • Why repeatability beats perfection every time [37:51]
                              • The smarter way to build new habits [41:03]
                              • Why the future of productivity is voice-first [43:13]
                              • How dictating emails changes the game [45:13]
                              • Getting better AI results without typing [46:46]
                              • A fresh way to do weekly reviews with AI [47:45]
                              • The AI notebook that can binge-watch YouTube for you [49:53]
                              • The meeting follow-up hack that impresses everyone [51:34]
                              • Links:
                                • ZocDoc
                                • 25X Productivity Coaching
                                • The Path Between the Seas: The Creation of the Panama Canal 1870-1914 by David McCullough
                                • River Runner
                                • Atomic Habits
                                • Perplexity
                                • Comet browser
                                • Fantastical
                                • MacSparky
                                • Therabody SmartGoggles
                                • Therabody Theragun Pro
                                • Toggl Track
                                • Calm
                                • MKBHD
                                • MKBHD’s first video
                                • Wispr Flow
                                • NotebookLM
                                • Productivity Academy
                                • The Productivity Show on Youtube
                                • The Productivity Show Youtube Clips
                                • Become a member of TPS+
                                • Take the Productivity Quiz
                                • If you enjoyed this episode, follow the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Overcast, Pocket Casts or your favorite podcast player. It’s easy, you’ll get new episodes automatically, and it also helps the show. You can also leave a review!

                                  55 min

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