The Productivity Show

Does your week tend to fill up before you’ve had a chance to decide what actually matters? Too often, we move from meeting to meeting and task to task, reacting rather than choosing, and then wonder why the week felt busy yet unproductive. The problem usually isn’t effort or discipline; it’s that the week was never intentionally shaped in the first place. In this encore episode, you’ll learn a simple, realistic weekly planning process that focuses less on perfect schedules and more on making better decisions with your time and energy. You’ll discover how to choose the right moment to plan, identify your true priorities, and build a week that sets you up for small, consistent wins — even when life inevitably disrupts your plans. Life insurance is never cheaper than it is today. Get the right life insurance for YOU, for LESS, and save more than fifty percent at selectquote.com/tps. 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. SelectQuote 25X Productivity Coaching If you enjoyed this episode, follow the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Overcast, Pocket Casts or your favorite podcast player. It’s easy, you’ll get new episodes automatically, and it also helps the show. You can also leave a review!

Have you ever felt like you’re constantly performing, but the real work happens behind the scenes? This episode dives into Michael Hyatt’s powerful concept of “Front Stage vs. Back Stage” work from his “Freedom Work” framework. We’ll explore how distinguishing between visible, high-impact tasks like delivering a presentation and essential, behind-the-scenes efforts like organizing travel or marketing yourself can transform your productivity. Learn how to apply an Asian Efficiency lens to this framework, ensuring you’re not just performing, but strategically building your platform and impact. Discover actionable insights to prioritize, delegate, and optimize both types of work for maximum results. Visit Indeed.com/tps to start hiring now. Life insurance is never cheaper than it is today. Get the right life insurance for YOU, for LESS, and save more than fifty percent at selectquote.com/tps. Get 20% off your first order: dripdrop.com and use promo code tps. Visit asianefficiency.com for more productivity tips and tactics. Cheat Sheet: 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. Top 3 Productivity Resources [02:27]. Why what people see is only a fraction of the work—and how that misunderstanding hurts productivity [05:19]. Real-world examples that reveal the hidden effort behind great performance (including a surprising political analogy) [08:31]. How AI can quietly handle the invisible work so humans can shine where it matters most [16:20]. The subtle imbalance that creates “fake work” and keeps people busy but unnoticed [22:12]. A provocative question: how much prep is actually required for great execution? [27:38]. Links: Indeed SelectQuote DripDrop Free to Focus: A Total Productivity System to Achieve More by Doing Less TPS109: Finding Your Focus w/ Michael Hyatt Black Box Thinking: Growth Mindset and the Secrets of High Performance JustWatch 25X Productivity Coaching Productivity Academy The Productivity Show on Youtube The Productivity Show Youtube Clips Become a member of TPS+ Take the Productivity Quiz If you enjoyed this episode, follow the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Overcast, Pocket Casts or your favorite podcast player. It’s easy, you’ll get new episodes automatically, and it also helps the show. You can also leave a review!

Discover the books that shaped my productivity philosophy and how their core lessons can transform your work and life. From mastering note-taking with the Zettelkasten method to understanding the power of sleep and identifying fake work, this episode shares actionable insights to help you get more done without sacrificing what truly matters. Get Notion, now with Notion Agent at notion.com/tps. 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. Notion Agent 25X Productivity Coaching How to Take Smart Notes: One Simple Technique to Boost Writing, Learning and Thinking If you enjoyed this episode, follow the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Overcast, Pocket Casts or your favorite podcast player. It’s easy, you’ll get new episodes automatically, and it also helps the show. You can also leave a review!

Feeling overwhelmed by your daily tasks? In this episode, we dive into practical, easy-to-implement automation strategies that will help you win back precious time every single day. Discover how small tweaks, from optimizing your browser to streamlining your morning routine, can lead to massive productivity gains. We’ll share actionable examples and personal insights to help you automate your way to a more efficient and fulfilling day. Sign up for a $1/month trial period at shopify.com/tps. Get Notion, now with Notion Agent at notion.com/tps. Try Gusto today at gusto.com/TPS, and get 3 months free when you run your first payroll. Visit asianefficiency.com for more productivity tips and tactics. Cheat Sheet: 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. Top 3 Productivity Resources [02:38] A simple mindset shift that makes automation feel effortless [06:15] Real-life automations we use that save time and energy every single day [15:41] How small tweaks can turn routine into something that runs itself [32:09] The surprisingly simple habit that keeps everything on track [40:24] Links: Shopify Notion Agent Gusto Lindy EooCoo Office Desk Timer Cube Visual Pomodoro Timer The Phoenix Project: A Novel About IT, DevOps, and Helping Your Business Win meross Outdoor Smart Plug 5 Examples of Tasks You Can Automate To Save Yourself An Hour a Day (TPS262) Comet AI Browser Elgato Stream Deck MK.2 Keyboard Maestro Alfred Raycast for Windows Velja BrowserTamer 25X Productivity Coaching Productivity Academy The Productivity Show on Youtube The Productivity Show Youtube Clips Become a member of TPS+ Take the Productivity Quiz If you enjoyed this episode, follow the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Overcast, Pocket Casts or your favorite podcast player. It’s easy, you’ll get new episodes automatically, and it also helps the show. You can also leave a review!

How often do your most productive breakthroughs happen when you’re off the clock? There’s a reason for that. In this episode, you’ll discover why the secret to sharper focus, better problem-solving, and more motivation might actually be found outside your usual workflow. A creative hobby—whether it’s a racket sport, photography, painting, or anything you genuinely enjoy—can reset your brain in ways traditional productivity hacks can’t touch. In this encore episode, we’ll show you why adding a little creativity to your routine might be the most productive decision you make all year. Get 20% off your first order: dripdrop.com and use promo code tps. 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. DripDrop 25X Productivity Coaching If you enjoyed this episode, follow the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Overcast, Pocket Casts or your favorite podcast player. It’s easy, you’ll get new episodes automatically, and it also helps the show. You can also leave a review!