The Productivity Show

Hosted by Asian Efficiency: Productivity, Time Management, Getting Things Done (GTD),

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Jun 2026

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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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June 15, 202646 min

The Summer Reset: How Your Brain Works Differently (And What to Do About It) (TPS617)

If your brain feels "off" in July, it's not a character flaw—it's a systems mismatch. Summer changes the biological inputs your brain responds to: more daylight, intense heat, and schedule volatility. In this episode, we break down the science of why your January operating system fails in July and share a Summer Reset framework to redesign your workflow around seasonal reality. Learn how to simplify goals, anchor routines, and move lower-brain tasks strategically to stay productive without the guilt. Visit www.asianefficiency.com for more productivity tips and tactics. Sign up for a $1/month trial period at shopify.com/tps. Make the switch! MINTMOBILE.com/PRODUCTIVITY. For problems worth solving go to Claude.ai/tps. Get 60% off personal and family plans at Keepersecurity.com/TPS.

June 10, 2026Episode 6169 min

The Case for Strategic Laziness

How is it possible that doing less could make you more productive? It sounds like a contradiction, but the truth is most of us are grinding through the day in a way that's quietly working against us — skipping breaks, ignoring hunger, running on empty — and calling it discipline. It's not. It's just exhaustion with good PR. In this encore episode, we make the case for building intentional renewal into your day — not as a luxury, but as a performance strategy. From 10-second micro breaks to the surprisingly powerful nap, you'll walk away with simple, practical ways to recharge without losing your flow. Sometimes the most productive thing you can do is strategically stop. Visit www.asianefficiency.com for more productivity tips and tactics. Visit Upwork.com right now and post your job for free.

June 8, 2026Episode 61652 min

When AI Makes You Less Productive: 7 Warning Signs (TPS616)

Is AI actually saving you time, or just creating a productivity mirage? In this episode, we explore the "jagged technological frontier" and identify 7 warning signs that your AI tools are quietly increasing the drag on your work. From "workslop" to the verification trap, we break down how to ensure AI remains a force multiplier rather than a place to hide. Learn the AE rule for subtracting friction and audit your workflow for real results. Visit www.asianefficiency.com for more productivity tips and tactics. Masterclass.com/TPS for at least 15% off any annual membership. Visit Upwork.com right now and post your job for free. Use promo code tps at evenrealities.com to get 10% off Even Ring 1 and/or Even Clip when you add them to your Even G2 order.

June 3, 2026Episode 6157 min

Find Your Life Leverage and Finally Focus

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 "life leverage": a simple but powerful filter for identifying the tasks that only you can do, and letting go of everything else. Once you find your life leverage, delegation stops feeling like a luxury and starts feeling obvious. Visit www.asianefficiency.com for more productivity tips and tactics. Get 20% off your first order at dripdrop.com — promo code: TPS

June 1, 2026Episode 61546 min

The "Have It All" Trap (And How to Escape It) (TPS615)

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. It doesn't. It just means everything competes for your attention, all the time. In this encore episode, we break down four practical strategies for separating work and personal productivity — so you can actually be present at work when you're working, and present at home when you're not. If you've ever felt like you're always half-focused on two things instead of fully focused on one, this episode is your way out. 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 Get 60% off personal and family plans at keepersecurity.com/TPS

May 27, 2026Episode 6149 min

How to Get Your Best Work Done Without Working Harder

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 purpose. Your brain runs on a predictable 24-hour energy cycle, and most people are unknowingly scheduling their hardest work during their worst hours. Peak positioning is the simple strategy of mapping your most important tasks to the moments when your mind is naturally at its sharpest. In this encore episode, we break down the science behind your daily energy peaks and valleys, and you'll discover a dead-simple formula to find yours — no fancy gear required. Once you know your pattern, everything changes. 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.

May 25, 2026Episode 61455 min

The Productivity Stack: Apps and Tools We Actually Use Every Day (TPS614)

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 complex ones, and our specific recommendations for capture, task management, calendars, and automation. Whether you're looking to audit your setup or simplify your workflow, this episode provides concrete examples of what works, what we abandoned, and how to build a stack that supports your time, energy, and attention. 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. For problems worth solving go to Claude.ai/tps. Get 60% off personal and family plans at Keepersecurity.com/TPS. Visit Upwork.com right now and post your job for free.

May 20, 2026Episode 6139 min

The Three Investments That Compound Like Crazy (TPS613W)

How is it that some people seem to keep getting more valuable, more connected, and more successful — almost effortlessly — while others work just as hard and stay stuck? The answer isn't talent or luck. It's three specific investments that quietly compound in the background, and most people never deliberately make them. In this Wisdom Wednesday episode, we break down the exact strategy used to build Asian Efficiency from the ground up — stacking high-leverage skills, building a network that opens doors you didn't even know existed, and using coaching to close the gap between knowing what to do and actually doing it. Simple, actionable, and less than 10 minutes. Your future self will thank you. Visit www.asianefficiency.com for more productivity tips and tactics. Visit Upwork.com right now and post your job for free.

May 18, 2026Episode 61341 min

Ultradian Rhythms: How 90-Minute Focus Blocks Changed Everything (TPS613)

Ever 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.

May 13, 2026Episode 6129 min

The Truth About Your Productivity Stack: Systems Over Tools

Stop 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