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The Productivity Show

Asian Efficiency
Productivity
Time Management
Personal Development
Goal Setting
Energy Management
Work-Life Balance
Artificial Intelligence
AI Tools
Attention Management
25X Productivity System
Automation
Creativity
Pomodoro Technique
Mindfulness
T-Framework
Gratitude
Procrastination
Asian Efficiency
Focus
Task Management

Asian Efficiency is the leading website on time management and productivity. Learn how to be efficient, get things done (GTD), and stay motivated.

PublishesTwice weeklyEpisodes300Founded11 years ago
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Latest Episodes

How much of your to-do list actually requires you? Most people grind through endless tasks without pausing to ask that question — and it's costing them their focus, energy, and joy in their work. In this encore episode, we introduce the concept of “l... more

Does your work calendar bleed into your personal life? Do your personal tasks creep into your workday? You're not disorganized — you're caught in the “have it all” trap: the belief that keeping everything together means staying on top of everything. ... more

When's the last time you felt totally locked in? Ideas flowing, focus sharp, getting more done in two hours than you normally do all day? That feeling isn't random luck. It's your biology working in your favor, and you can engineer it to happen on pu... more

Discover the real-world productivity stack the Asian Efficiency team relies on daily. We move beyond the hype to explore how tools should support your systems, not create overhead. Learn our criteria for choosing apps by role, when simple tools beat ... more

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Recent Guests

Julie Morgenstern
Author of Time to Parent and other productivity books
Time to Parent (author)
Episode: Time to Parent: Julie Morgenstern on Raising a Human While Being One (TPS612)
Jeffrey Madoff
Founder of Madoff Productions and educator at Parsons School of Design
Madoff Productions
Episode: From Ideas to Execution: A Creative Workflow w/ Jeffrey Madoff (TPS596)
Tiago Forte
Founder of Forte Labs and creator of Building a Second Brain
Forte Labs
Episode: Build a Second Brain: Tiago Forte’s Playbook for Clarity and Productivity (TPS586)
Rick Mathes
Owner and clinic director of Align Pain Solutions in Austin, Texas, specializing in corrective exercise based posture therapy.
Align Pain Solutions
Episode: Aligned to Thrive: How Your Posture Can Supercharge Your Productivity and Eliminate Pain w/ Rick Mathes (TPS584)
Alan P. Brown
Author of Zen and the Art of Productivity and host of crushertv.com
ADD Crusher
Episode: Focus, Flow, and the ADHD Advantage w/ Alan P. Brown (TPS581)
Klaus Kleinfeld
Former CEO of Siemens and Alcoa, author of the new book, Leading to Thrive.
Episode: Leading to Thrive: High-Performance Habits from a Global CEO (TPS568)
Lauren Goldstein
Entrepreneur and business strategy consultant.
Golden Key Partnership
Episode: How to Plan, Theme, and Thrive: Lauren Goldstein’s Success Formula (TPS527)
Sabrina Wang
Founder of Evergrowth Coaching, specializing in coaching tech CEOs and leaders
Evergrowth Coaching
Episode: Leadership & High Performance At Work with Sabrina Wang (TPS515)
Debbie Rosemont
Certified professional organizer and productivity consultant, founder of Simply Placed
Simply Placed
Episode: The Secret Sauce to Productivity: Accountability in Action w/ Debbie Rosemont (TPS508)

Hosts

Thanh Pham
Host of The Productivity Show; founder of Asian Efficiency; leads discussions on productivity systems and AI-enabled workflows.
Brooks Duncan
Co-host of The Productivity Show; frequent co-presenter focusing on practical productivity tips and workflow optimization.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 1k ratings
  • 1 big long ad with 2 min of content

    Just a big ad with each presenter telling 2 mins of content and back to commercials… avoid.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    naessbj
    Belgium8 months ago
  • Best Overall Productivity Advice

    I've listened to every episode at least once and there is at least one good nugget of productivity advice in every one. I love the "happy people are productive people" concept and the effort the hosts go through to make the information actionable - something missing from other podcasts.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jackihbrown
    Canadaa year ago
  • When the first episode I listen to is just a little over 6 minutes and almost 2 minutes of that are advertisements, you lose me immediately. I get that shows like this want to make money (podcasting is work and all), but as a listener, I still need to come away thinking you care more about what you're making than you do telling me to buy other people's stuff. This is a hard pass for me.

    Podchaser
    1
    Shaun Duke
    a year ago
  • Too Many Ads

    When the first episode you listen to is just a little over 6 minutes and almost 2 minutes of that are advertisements, you lose me immediately. I get that shows like this want to make money (podcasting is work and all), but as a listener, I still need to come away thinking you care more about what you're making than you do telling me to buy other people's stuff. This is a hard pass for me.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Arconna
    United Statesa year ago
  • New listener

    Like Hey, if you don’t stop starting each quote with “Like Hey…” no one will follow u.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Dogcatmouse1234
    United Statesa year ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Overall very actionable and practical productivity guidance.
Listeners appreciate the host duo's energy and actionable tips, with enduring positive impact.
A few criticisms note heavy sponsorships and ad reads reducing pacing for some episodes.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#69
United States/Business/Careers
Apple Podcasts
#120
Canada/Business/Careers
Apple Podcasts
#121
Australia/Business/Careers
Apple Podcasts
#151
Italy/Business/Careers
Apple Podcasts
#163
Germany/Business/Careers
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#15
Argentina/Business/Careers

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Time to Parent: Julie Morgenstern on Raising a Human While Being One (TPS612)
Q: How should families plan daily life to minimize chaos and maximize connection?
Organize around five anchors in the kids' day (wake up, go to school, after school, dinner, and bedtime) and add a daily family calendar huddle to coordinate who does what and when, preserving routines even when life gets busy.
Time to Parent: Julie Morgenstern on Raising a Human While Being One (TPS612)
Q: What is the core framework for organizing a family's time around kids and the parent's own needs?
The core framework splits into two parts: PART for raising a child (Provide, Arrange, Relate, Teach) and SELF for the parent (Sleep, Exercise, Love, Fun). Both sets must be attended to, with a strong emphasis on consistency and short, undivided attention with kids.
AI Tips for Everyday Productivity — How to Use AI to Reclaim Your Time (TPS604)
Q: Are you a ChatGPT guy, Claude, Gemini, Grok? What do you use today?
Thanh and Brooks discuss using multiple tools: Claude for real‑time follow‑up and coding help, ChatGPT as a daily driver, Gemini for images and video, with Notion notebook LM for research, and other specialized tools depending on the task.
From Ideas to Execution: A Creative Workflow w/ Jeffrey Madoff (TPS596)
Q: How do you determine your value?
Context is crucial, and confidence in your offerings is vital for setting prices.
From Ideas to Execution: A Creative Workflow w/ Jeffrey Madoff (TPS596)
Q: Can you force creativity?
No divine intervention leads to creativity; it's about breaking tasks into steps and making them manageable.

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What is The Productivity Show about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A practical, systems-first show focused on productivity, time management, and personal efficiency. Episodes frequently explore frameworks (like task prioritization, habit formation, and AI-enabled workflows), offering actionable steps, tools, and real-world examples to help listeners reclaim time and boost output. A recurring pattern includes sponsor integrations and recommendations for productivity products and services, paired with hands-on tactics that listeners can apply immediately. The format blends host dialogue with guest insights on topics such as AI delegation, cognitive biases, and daily workflow optimization, making it especially useful for professionals seeking measurable improvements in work-life efficiency and organizational ... more

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1. Julie Morgenstern
2. Jeffrey Madoff
3. Tiago Forte
4. Rick Mathes
5. Alan P. Brown
6. Klaus Kleinfeld
7. Lauren Goldstein
8. Sabrina Wang

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