The Productivity Show

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

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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 be efficient AND effective.

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  • Top 3 Productivity Resources [1:36]
  • How to set up “Weekly Wins” [5:06]
  • Why outcomes are better than tasks [8:21]
  • Think “who,” not “how”! [12:22]
  • How to do less work (yes, you read that right) [18:22]
  • Why delegation and outsourcing aren’t just about making more money [21:52]
  • A simple formula to figure out when it is worth it to delegate [22:39]
  • The power of the “domino decision” [23:47]
  • How Thanh created a capsule wardrobe [27:41]
  • When it is time to stop putting up with things and take action [30:50]
    • Links:
    • Netsuite
    • 25X Productivity Coaching
    • Hydro Flask 40 oz Wide Mouth with Flex Cap Stainless Steel Reusable Water Bottle
    • Pure & Essential Ultra Pure EPA, Non-GMO Omega-3 Concentrate 500 mg, Wild Fish Oil
    • Swimply
    • Soho House Austin
    • Clarity — On Demand Business Advice
    • How to Get Started with An Executive Assistant w/ Tim Francis (TPS190)
    • 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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