Ever wonder what a productivity pro and a tech workflow wizard actually carry every day? Thanh Pham and Brooks Duncan unzip their bags, empty their pockets, and compare the tools that keep them moving. Listen for lightning-round reveals, real-world stories and a friendly roast of each other’s gear choices.
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Top 3 Productivity Resource [02:15] Brooks’ can’t-leave-home-without-it picks [05:05] Thanh’s ultra-optimized everyday carry setup [07:33] Brooks empties his backpack [12:53] Thanh’s unexpected backpack choice (and why it works) [17:50] Smart glasses that actually are smart [20:14] Tactical tools, AirTags, and the tiny item that saved Brooks’ phone [23:12] How to turn airline toiletry bags into travel productivity gold [30:46] Pens, notebooks, and analog favorites that still make the cut [31:27] Links:
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