The Productivity Show

How I Use AI to Save 10+ Hours Every Week (My Actual Workflow) (TPS610)


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Discover how to reclaim 10+ hours every week by turning AI into your personal execution system. In this episode, we break down a simple, real-world workflow that uses AI to handle planning, decision-making, and repetitive tasks—without adding more tools or complexity. Learn how to automate context-gathering, research, and follow-ups so you can stop digging through your inbox and start focusing on the high-value work that actually matters.

Visit www.asianefficiency.com for more productivity tips and tactics.

Masterclass.com/TPS for at least 15% off any annual membership.

Go to HomeServe.com to find the plan that's right for you. Not available everywhere. Most plans range between $4.99 to $11.99 a month your first year. Terms apply on covered repairs.

Ready to tackle bigger problems? Go to Claude.ai/tps.



Cheat Sheet
  • Top 3 Productivity Resources [1:46]
  • The shift that changes everything: when AI stops advising and starts executing [5:53]
  • Why the Mac Mini is sold out everywhere (and what it unlocks for your workflow) [9:32]
  • The uncomfortable test for whether you're actually using AI or just playing with it [14:07]
  • The $1 morning briefing that replaces your executive assistant [22:27]
  • How to stop your AI from reminding you about things you've already handled [28:39]
  • Three things a digital chief of staff does that you probably didn't know were possible [37:29]
  • Thanh's personal rule for what AI can do without checking with him first [46:54]
  • Four AIs coded and argued for five straight days while Thanh watched a paddle tournament [50:36]
  • Links
    • MasterClass
    • HomeServe
    • Claude
    • 25X Productivity Coaching
    • Lindy
    • Perplexity Computer
    • Wispr Flow
    • What’s Possible with AI in 2026: From Flashy Demos to Quiet Leverage (TPS600)
    • Obsidian
    • Brave Search
    • Otter
    • Granola
    • Mac Studio
    • Hermes Agent
    • OpenAI Codex
    • Qwen 3.5
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