Podcast
The Productivity Show
Hosted by Asian Efficiency: Productivity, Time Management, Getting Things Done (GTD), · EN
Win back time, double your energy, and achieve your goals. Become more productive at work and in life. Get weekly episodes on productivity, time management, and efficiency to achieve your goals in record time. At The Productivity Show, we believe you should get your important things done without sacrificing your health, family and things that matter to you. This is a weekly podcast where we show you ways to save time, and increase your productivity and happiness.
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Ultradian Rhythms: How 90-Minute Focus Blocks Changed Everything (TPS613)
3d ago00:41:47Tap to summarizeEver feel like your focus just disappears after an hour of work? It's not laziness—it's biology. In this episode, we dive deep into the science of ultradian rhythms and why the popular "90-minute focus block" is both powerful and often misunderstood. We'll separate productivity mythology from real biology, showing you how to identify your own peak windows, use deliberate recovery breaks, and adapt these blocks to fit your real life. Stop fighting your brain and start working with your natural energy cycles. Visit www.asianefficiency.com for more productivity tips and tactics. Sign up for a $1/month trial period at shopify.com/tps Masterclass.com/TPS for at least 15% off any annual membership. Visit Upwork.com right now and post your job for free.
Transcribe →The Truth About Your Productivity Stack: Systems Over Tools
1w ago00:09:15Tap to summarizeStop chasing the perfect app. I am sharing the real world productivity stack we use at Asian Efficiency and why your system matters more than the software. Learn how to choose tools by role, reduce friction with voice capture, and build your stack incrementally to support your time, energy, and attention without creating unnecessary overhead. Visit www.asianefficiency.com for more productivity tips and tactics. Get 20% off your first order: dripdrop.com — promo code: tps
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Time to Parent: Julie Morgenstern on Raising a Human While Being One (TPS612)
1w ago00:55:18Tap to summarizeHow do you stay productive, present, and sane while raising kids who seem to change the rules on you every few years? Julie Morgenstern — New York Times bestselling author of Time to Parent — has spent 30 years helping people answer exactly that question, and she brings a refreshingly framework-driven approach to one of life's messiest juggling acts. In this episode, Julie walks us through her PART and SELF frameworks — two interlocking systems that clarify what parents actually owe their kids, and what they owe themselves. You'll learn why kids don't need big blocks of your time (just consistent, undivided attention in short bursts), how to stop the chore wars with a simple index card exercise, and why it's never too late to hit reset — whether your kids are toddlers or teenagers. Visit www.asianefficiency.com for more productivity tips and tactics. Get 20% off your first order: dripdrop.com and use promo code TPS. Make the switch! MINTMOBILE.com/PRODUCTIVITY. For problems worth solving go to Claude.ai/tps. Get the right life insurance for you and save more than 50% on term life insurance at SelectQuote.com/TPS.
Transcribe →The Procrastination Equation: A 4-Step Fix for Task Delay
2w ago00:11:38Tap to summarizeProcrastination isn't about laziness—it's about emotion regulation. Discover the Procrastination Equation and the 4-step fix to boost your confidence, increase task value, and design an environment that beats impulsiveness. Learn how to stop delaying and start doing with these practical psychological tweaks and behavioral design tactics. Visit www.asianefficiency.com for more productivity tips and tactics. Visit Upwork.com right now and post your job for free.
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The Procrastination Equation: Why You Delay and the 4-Step Fix (TPS611)
2w ago00:42:21Tap to summarizeEver wonder why some tasks feel impossible to start, even when they only take 10 minutes? In this episode, you'll learn why procrastination is actually about emotion regulation, not laziness, and how to diagnose your own delay patterns using four key variables: expectancy, value, impulsiveness, and delay. We provide a practical 4-step fix to increase your confidence, reconnect with your purpose, and build an environment that makes focus easier than distraction. Visit www.asianefficiency.com for more productivity tips and tactics. Sign up for a $1/month trial period at shopify.com/tps. Get the right life insurance for you and save more than 50% on term life insurance at SelectQuote.com/TPS. Visit Upwork.com right now and post your job for free.
Transcribe →The 80-10-10 Rule: How to Actually Delegate to AI
3w ago00:11:22Tap to summarizeStop adding more tools and start reclaiming your time. In this episode, I break down my actual AI workflow for planning and decision-making. You'll learn the 80-10-10 rule for delegation and how to turn AI into your personal execution system so you can finally focus on the work that actually matters. Visit www.asianefficiency.com for more productivity tips and tactics. 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.
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How I Use AI to Save 10+ Hours Every Week (My Actual Workflow) (TPS610)
3w ago00:58:53Tap to summarizeDiscover 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.
Transcribe →How to Use AI for Massive Everyday Productivity Gains
4w ago00:11:50Tap to summarizeDiscover how to turn AI from a novelty into a productivity powerhouse. Thanh Pham shares practical tips on using integrated writing tools, automating meetings with bots, and leveraging AI agents to transform your workflow. Learn why the real magic happens in implementation and how to start with just one tweak this week. Visit www.asianefficiency.com for more productivity tips and tactics. DripDrop — Get 20% off your first order at dripdrop.com with promo code tps.
Transcribe →The 5 Cognitive Biases Destroying Your Productivity (And How to Beat Them) (TPS609)
Apr 2000:47:16Tap to summarizeHidden cognitive biases quietly sabotage your productivity every day, from the planning fallacy that ruins your schedule to decision fatigue that drains your willpower. In this episode, we explore the psychology behind these mental shortcuts and provide practical systems to beat them. Learn how to recognize traps like anchoring and confirmation bias, and discover simple frameworks—like buffer time and friction reduction—that help you make better choices with less effort. Visit www.asianefficiency.com for more productivity tips and tactics. Sign up for a $1/month trial period at shopify.com/tps. Get 20% off your first order: dripdrop.com — use promo code TPS. Ready to tackle bigger problems? Go to Claude.ai/tps.
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Why a Fresh Start is Your Secret Productivity Weapon
Apr 1500:08:09Tap to summarizeDiscover the "Fresh Start Effect" and how to use psychological clean slates to reset your habits. We explore Katy Milkman's research on why Mondays and birthdays boost motivation, the hidden danger of resets for high performers, and how to mentally subdivide your day into chapters so one bad morning doesn't ruin your entire day. Visit www.asianefficiency.com for more productivity tips and tactics. Visit Upwork.com right now and post your job for free.
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