Asian Efficiency Podcasts

Are you feeling like you’re constantly playing catch up with your tasks and your goals? Ever wish you just had a crystal ball to show you exactly what your week should look like? In this episode, we share something even better than a crystal ball: Our weekly planning process. Approach each week with a clear plan and a calm mind, knowing that you ha…

Unleash the power of nonverbal communication to boost your productivity and success with Blake Eastman, a distinguished behavioral scientist and founder of The Nonverbal Group. Discover how to decode body language, manage stress and anxiety, and enhance your communication and collaboration skills in any environment. Get ready to master the art of n…

A daily check-in can be a game changer in how you manage your work, your day and ultimately your life. In this episode, we’ll walk you through this simple but profound ritual. Be proactive and in control of your day, and set yourself up for success by focusing on the right things every single day. This episode is brought to you by 25X Productivity …

Unlock your hidden potential in just minutes! We dive into ten secret phone settings that will revolutionize your daily routine. Don’t let your phone control you; take charge and make every moment count. Miss out on this episode, and you’ll miss out on invaluable time-saving tricks that could change your life forever. Say goodbye to distractions an…

If you’re looking to achieve financial freedom while still prioritizing your family and health, this episode is a must-listen! We sat down with Steve Chou, founder of MyWifeQuitHerJob.com and author of “The Family First Entrepreneur.” Steve shares his personal story and practical advice for building a successful business without sacrificing your pe…

Are you ready to transform your productivity game and make every day count? We reveal the power of the Daily Target concept from our 25X Productivity System. Learn how to determine what makes a day truly productive, and never again end your workday feeling unaccomplished. Don’t miss this game-changing episode that will help you zero in on your prio…

We discuss the app that will crush Notion, six non-obvious habits that make you miserable, how to choose the best productivity apps, and how to conduct a weekly review. Visit Indeed.com/tps to start hiring now. Thanks RocketMoney.com/tps. It could save you hundreds a year. Cheat Sheet: Become a member of TPS+ and get ad-free episodes a week before …

Have you ever looked at your to-do list for the day and thought to yourself, “I have NO idea where to start”? Sometimes it is very clear, but other days everything has flags or due dates, or we just start checking off easy tasks because anything else is overwhelming. In this episode, we unpack the concept of the Focus Filter to help you figure out …

Discover your unique abilities, skills and passions with entrepreneur, keynote speaker, and author Ali Nasser. By the end of this episode, you will be able to identify your Ikigai and know the intersection of your passion, what you can get paid to do, and your contribution to the world. For a limited time, get 40% off a Calm Premium subscription at…

Discover the transformative power of the Shutdown Ritual, a game-changing evening routine designed to optimize your productivity and sleep quality. In this episode, we reveal the secret to waking up refreshed, focused, and ready to tackle your day like never before. Don’t miss out on unlocking your true potential with these three simple yet effecti…

Every business owner knows they should spend more time working ON their business than IN their business, but how do you do that? In this episode, Certified Business Manager Kaci Ackerman shares how to create white space in your life to focus on what really moves the needle, and how ClickUp is a productivity tool that can help you do that. Visit Ind…

Do you have these 3 productivity apps? If not, you’re not as productive as you could be. Tune in and discover what they are. Learn more at https://theproductivityshow.com/ 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. Evernote OmniFocus Todoist Tr…

Have you ever felt like your career or your life is stuck or not progressing as quickly as you think it should? Forward momentum doesn’t just happen on its own – YOU have to make it happen and to do that, you need to invest in yourself. And that is EXACTLY what we are going to be talking about in this episode. We’ll share 3 ways that you can invest…

We all know people who are great at making decisions. How do they know the right thing to do? Sometimes it is instinct, but more often than not, it is because they know the right questions to ask. In this episode, we unpack the concept of Thinking Time, and more specifically, we share a framework for finding the right questions to get you to the be…

Are your favorite apps wasting your time with “sophisticated procrastination”? What would you buy if your company gave you a WFH budget? How can you have a “Quiet Weekend”? In this episode, we talk about these topics, Thanh’s new favorite app, and more. Visit Indeed.com/tps to start hiring now. For a limited time, get 40% off a Calm Premium subscri…

How productive would you be if you could time things, so you got the right things done at the PERFECT time to do them? In this episode, we’ll cover a 3-part framework for finding your peak productivity times: the best times of the day when you are the most productive (and no, you don’t need to keep a Journal if you don’t want to.) Learn more at the…

If you’re a medical professional looking to boost your productivity and reduce burnout, you won’t want to miss this insightful conversation. Tune in as Dr. Don Pelto discusses actionable ways to streamline your workflow and maximize your time, all while maintaining high-quality patient care. Thanks Cozy Earth. Go to CozyEarth.com and get up to 35% …

Discover how checking your email only twice a day can significantly increase your productivity and save you hours of valuable time. With practical tips and insights, you’ll learn how to avoid distractions, prioritize tasks, and achieve more in less time. Whether you’re a student, professional, or entrepreneur, this podcast will help you take contro…

Are you tired of messy, disorganized notes scattered across different platforms? Are you overwhelmed by the number of note-taking apps out there? It seems like there is a new “hot” app every week, but in this episode, you’ll discover the best note-taking apps right now and learn how to use them without getting overwhelmed. Every app is cross-platfo…

Imagine how productive you’d be if you had as much energy at the end of your day as you do at the start. We’ve all heard “you need to take breaks!” and “downtime makes you more productive!”, but how do you actually do that when you’re so busy? In this episode, we’ll talk about ways to build renewal into your day, even if you can barely keep up with…

There are so many productivity tools out there; how do you know which tool is the right one for you? How do you avoid “Shiny Object Syndrome”? What are the latest trends in productivity? In this episode, we are joined by Francesco D’Alessio from Keep Productive and Toolfinder.xyz to talk about productivity tools, cutting-edge trends, and building y…

Being consistent with your weekly review is, for most people, the hardest part of productivity systems like David Allen’s Getting Things Done. Doing it once or twice is easy. Doing it every single week? Not so much. In this episode, you’ll discover ways to be consistent with your weekly review and learn how to implement the “One Tweak A Week” rule …

How can your career thrive in “The Year of Efficiency”? Would you use an app that records EVERYTHING on your computer? Are productivity apps even worth it? In this episode we talk about these topics, the coming AI wars, and more. Visit Indeed.com/tps to start hiring now. Cheat Sheet: Become a member of TPS+ and get ad-free episodes a week before an…

Want to avoid productivity problems before they even happen? The unexpected will come up of course, but let’s face it — if we had thought about it, a lot of our issues could have been avoided or at least minimized. That’s where productivity insurance comes in; preventing productivity problems before they happen. In this episode, you’ll discover how…

You can travel the world and work productively at the same time. Our guest is a NYT bestselling author, traveled to over 100 countries and built a successful business at the same time. Matt Kepnes, also known as Nomadic Matt, shares his best tips for travel hacking and how to be productive while traveling. Thanks RocketMoney.com/tps. It could save …

Goals aren’t enough! You need to know where you are now, where you want to get to, and what you need to do to get there. We call that Minding The Gap. In this episode, we’ll show you how to figure out how to do your own gap analysis, and create an action plan to get where you want to go. This episode is brought to you by the 25X Productivity System…

Tired of constantly double-checking your schedule and missing important appointments? In this episode, we’ll dive into the world of calendar apps for iOS and Android. From the best apps for managing multiple calendars to the top features for increasing productivity, we’ve got you covered. Say goodbye to calendar chaos and hello to a stress-free sch…

Want a next-level productivity hack? Focus as much of your time, energy, and attention as possible on things that bring you joy and move you closer to your goals. For everything else, eliminate what you can, and for much of the rest of it, you can outsource it to someone more suited. In this episode, we will give examples of personal outsourcing an…

The world is filled with stress and anxiety, but that doesn’t mean you need to be. It might sound surprising, but the way to true productivity is through.. calm. Hustling, grinding, and imbalance will happen from time to time, but eventually, we all realize there is more to life and that we are being productive for a reason beyond prioritizing our …

Have more time and feel less overwhelmed by creating leverage. We’ll show you how to do this in less than 10 minutes. This episode is brought to you by the 25X Productivity System Live – our live 2-day workshop in Austin TX Links: Become a member of TPS+ and get ad-free episodes a week before anyone else with other great bonuses like the famous “On…

There is starting to be a pushback against decluttering in articles and social media trends. Can clutter actually be a good thing? Also, quiet quitters are getting quiet fired, and a popular password manager has been hacked yet again. Visit Indeed.com/tps to start hiring now. For a limited time, get 40% off a Calm Premium subscription at Calm.com/t…

The first 90 minutes of your day will set the tone for everything that happens after. The best way to have a positive start consistently is with a Rise Ritual, a set of repeatable steps that you do every day. In this episode, you’ll discover how to create a Rise Ritual that works for you, and some tips to be consistent, even when things fall apart …

Discover 5 AI tools that will save you multiple hours a week and have you do less mundane tasks. This episode might change your life and the way you work moving forward. Don’t miss out on these new productivity apps and tools. Like it or not, AI tools are here, and AI features are making their way into the tools we all use, so learn about things yo…

Monthly plans get a bad rap because they can take a long time and often don’t work out. But it doesn’t have to be that way! You can make a helpful monthly plan that is easy to do, and you’ll actually stick with. By setting aside time each month to plan and organize your upcoming weeks, you’ll be able to stay on top of your goals, responsibilities a…

Get the secrets to managing your money and growing your wealth like billionaires do. We asked wealth manager Jim Dew, author of Beyond a Million: The Entrepreneur’s Playbook for Expanding Wealth, Freedom and Time, how he manages his time and money. How does he stay on top of everything in an industry where laws are always changing? Find out here an…

A tool that helps you learn, grow, de-stress, and get clarity: what’s not to like? A Reflection Ritual is a quick process that helps you learn from the day, get stuff out of your head, and clarify what you are going to focus on. In this episode, you’ll discover the best tool for a Reflection Ritual, and how to create a process that you will stick w…

The amount of information we have to make sense of is staggering and overwhelming. However, it’s possible to not only survive this information overload but thrive! In this episode, we’re joined by futurist Ross Dawson, author of Thriving On Overload: The 5 Powers for Success in a World of Exponential Information. We talk about thriving on overload,…

Do you have problems getting started when you sit down to get something done? The secret is not more willpower, it is to have a Focus Engine — a reliable set of tools and techniques to help you get started, no matter what is going on around you. Your Focus Engine is like a car’s engine. There are many parts that can make up an engine, and the bette…

Live longer, lose weight and exercise for longevity. In this episode, we have a world-class strength & conditioning coach Bert Massey, who reveals how to exercise to live longer, and use technology to help you exercise more efficiently. Believe it or not, it is possible to work out in less than 30 minutes and only a few times a week to accomplish y…

The ability to roll with the punches is a productivity superpower. It separates the people who throw up their hands at any setback from those who are able to get SOMETHING done in any circumstance. After this episode, you’ll be in the latter group. In this episode, we take you through the mindsets and tactics to roll with the punches and get stuff …

A company tried to cancel all meetings during the summer. How did it work out? A country is recommending companies move to a 4-Day Work Week Permanently. Also, our thoughts on Evernote being bought out. RIP? Thanks RocketMoney.com/tps. It could save you hundreds a year. You can find links to everything that we share in the show notes by going to th…

Accomplish your goals, in less time, and with more consistency by introducing this one tweak to your goal setting. Most of us are good at writing down goals where we logically connect with a goal, but if you only logically connect with your goal, you’ll eventually lose steam and momentum that won’t motivate you to keep going when times get tough. T…

New Year’s Resolutions never work… UNLESS you do them the right way. This is the LAST episode of 2022! So we are going to be looking back at 2022 and share tips with you to set yourself up for a productive 2023. In this episode, we will take you through a 3 step process to look back at the last year, set focused resolutions for the upcoming year, a…

What is the point of setting goals if you don’t do the right things to achieve them? That’s why we don’t like goal SETTING, we like goal GETTING. In this episode, we take you through a 5-step process for goal getting: making sure you actually achieve the things you set out to do. This episode is brought to you by the 25X Productivity System Live – …

Is discomfort actually a good thing? Many of us do whatever we can to avoid it, but in reality, discomfort can be a feedback system, and can help point us forward. In this episode, we’re joined by entrepreneur and keynote speaker Sterling Hawkins about the topic of discomfort and how you not only want to embrace discomfort, but seek it out. Go to S…