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The Productivity Show

Asian Efficiency
Productivity
Time Management
Artificial Intelligence
Asian Efficiency
Goal Setting
Energy Management
Personal Development
Work-Life Balance
AI Tools
Attention Management
Gratitude
Drip Drop
Automation
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Mindfulness

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

PublishesTwice weeklyEpisodes300Founded12 years ago
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Latest Episodes

When was the last time you said no to something and felt good about it? For most of us, a packed calendar starts to feel like the price of being responsible. The meetings, the dinners and the favours keep coming, and one day you notice that the thing... more

In this diagnostic episode, we walk through a Time Audit so listeners can see where their 40 hours actually go and create a measurable before and after. We connect the audit to our broader productivity philosophy, show how data and numbers can reveal... more

When did you last finish a workday having done what you planned to do, and not just what landed on your desk?

Thanh knows the reactive trap well. A few years ago, while Asian Efficiency was growing fast, he spent his days fighting fires, until he no... more

How did Thanh get his arm from 20 degrees to 90 in a single session, just days after shoulder surgery? His surgeon expected that to take more than a month of physical therapy. The answer has less to do with the shoulder than you might think.

In this... more

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Recent Guests

Garrett Salpeter
Founder of NeuFit with a PhD program background in neuroscience
NeuFit
Episode: It’s a Signaling Problem: Garrett Salpeter on Faster Recovery (TPS635)
Dan Clark
CEO of Brain.fm
Brain.fm
Episode: The Music That Rewires Your Focus w/ Dan Clark from Brain.fm (TPS629)
Ari Meisel
Founder of Less Doing
Less Doing
Episode: Rethinking Email, Focus & Doing Less w/ Ari Meisel (TPS621)
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)

Hosts

Thanh Pham
Host of The Productivity Show; Asian Efficiency co-founder focused on practical productivity systems and GTD-aligned approaches.
Brooks Duncan
Co-host focused on actionable productivity insights and system design; contributes by sharing practical examples and tools.
Thanh
Co-host offering expertise in efficiency, focus strategies, and system design.

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
    Belgiuma year 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.

People appreciate actionable, practical productivity tips that listeners can implement quickly.
Fans praise the hosts' energy, clarity, and supportive, helpful tone.
Some listeners feel sponsor-heavy cadence can be distracting or repetitive.

Chart Rankings

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

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#60
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#174
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#193
Canada/Business/Careers
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#114
Australia/Business/Careers
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#218
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#3
Chile/Business/Careers

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

It’s a Signaling Problem: Garrett Salpeter on Faster Recovery (TPS635)
Q: So how does that work, then?
Salpeter explains that the device can help muscles contract harder and longer, increasing the training stimulus. He says this can make some workouts more intense and time-efficient, and can also help people engage appropriate muscles during movement.
It’s a Signaling Problem: Garrett Salpeter on Faster Recovery (TPS635)
Q: Can you explain how it works?
Salpeter says NeuFit identifies and targets dysfunctional neurological patterns that can limit function after injury or surgery, aiming to improve movement and recovery by changing signaling.
Rethinking Email, Focus & Doing Less w/ Ari Meisel (TPS621)
Q: But before we start diving into your story and how you get stuff done, would you mind sharing some of your favorite resources right away?
Ari highlights Voxer as his top communication tool, followed by the Smart Nora device for sleep, and the book Emergency by Neil Strauss as a long-standing influence; he emphasizes tools and resources that support asynchronous communication and personal biohacking.
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.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Productivity Show

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

The show centers on practical productivity, time management, and how to navigate work in an increasingly AI-augmented landscape. Across recent episodes, the hosts explore actionable frameworks (from AI-assisted workflows to decision hygiene, time-blocking adaptations, and simple daily habits) and frequently weave in sponsor integrations for tools and services that promise to reduce friction and boost output. The duo's conversational, example-driven approach emphasizes repeatable systems, measurable outcomes, and real-world applications—often highlighting the balance between automation and human review. A notable throughline is the emphasis on building scalable “workflows” and adopting fluency with AI to unlock time and focus, while sponsors... more

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2. Dan Clark
3. Ari Meisel
4. Julie Morgenstern
5. Jeffrey Madoff
6. Tiago Forte
7. Rick Mathes
8. Alan P. Brown

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