The Productivity Show

Everyone has access to AI, but not everyone has the skill. In this episode, I explain why waiting to adopt AI is becoming a massive risk to your career and productivity. You will learn the three levels of AI mastery and a simple plan to start gaining leverage today before the gap widens further. Visit www.asianefficiency.com for more productivity tips and tactics. Try Notion Custom Agents at notion.com/tps. Links Notion Custom Agents 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!

Is AI just another tech trend, or is the window for competitive advantage closing? In this episode, we explore why waiting to adopt AI is becoming a massive career and business risk. We discuss the widening divide between the “AI fluent” and everyone else, how small daily use compounds into massive leverage, and why you could fall behind in months, not years. Plus, we provide a simple, actionable plan to start using AI today before the gap becomes insurmountable. Visit www.asianefficiency.com for more productivity tips and tactics. Sign up for a $1/month trial period at shopify.com/tps. Get the right life insurance for you and save more than fifty percent on term life insurance at SelectQuote.com/TPS. Try Notion Custom Agents at notion.com/tps. Masterclass.com/TPS for at least 15% off any annual membership. Cheat Sheet Why your “I'll learn AI later” plan is already backfiring [1:12] Top 3 Productivity Resources [2:43] The surprisingly useful thing you can do with ChatGPT in your car [4:30] What Google's 1998 launch tells us about AI's tipping point right now [5:55] It's not AI taking your job — it's the person who knows AI [9:13] The college students who can't get hired until they build something [11:35] The two everyday skills that predict how fast you'll pick up AI [24:15] Why using the tools daily matters more than watching tutorials [26:08] Think of AI like a new hire — it's bad at first and that's the point [26:56] Stop copy-pasting AI drafts into Gmail — here's what to do instead [29:40] How Thanh trained Claude to write emails that sound like him [30:52] The curiosity trick that unlocks capabilities you didn't know AI had [32:13] Why asking “can AI do this?” beats Googling how to do it yourself [36:57] Wrote off AI after one bad experience? Time to try again [38:46] The side quests that turned into a real client project a year later [43:34] You don't have to build apps — small daily wins count too [47:12] From 30-minute manual updates to a fully automated portfolio tracker [49:30] Your Mac Mini might become your always-on AI agent server [53:36] Links Shopify SelectQuote.com Notion Custom Agents. Masterclass 25X Productivity Coaching Claude Cowork Co-Intelligence: Living and Working with AI by Ethan Mollick ChatGPT CarPlay App Google Maps Ask Maps Feature Lovable 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!

Unlock your creative potential and boost productivity by understanding your unique energy rhythms. Discover how to combine diverse skills for unparalleled value and craft an environment that fosters deep work. This episode reveals practical strategies to align your daily actions with your creative peaks, ensuring you get important things done without sacrificing joy or innovation. Visit www.asianefficiency.com for more productivity tips and tactics. 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!

Is your workspace holding you back? In this episode, we dive deep into the psychology and tactics of creating a clutter-free workspace. We explore why physical clutter leads to mental friction and share practical strategies like the “replacement rule” and multi-purpose tool selection. Whether you're struggling with a messy desk or a fragmented digital workflow, you'll learn how to shift your mindset to view organization as a form of self-respect. Get 20% off your first order: dripdrop.com and use promo code tps. Ready to tackle bigger problems? Go to claude.ai/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 [2:27] The end-of-day reset that makes tomorrow's you more productive [8:16] Why a cordless vacuum changed everything about cleaning habits [11:28] The sneaky reason your bookshelf stays neat (hint: it's on camera) [14:00] The three levels of clutter — and why the deepest one is hardest to fix [16:13] Too many shoes and not enough honesty: when clutter is really about letting go [21:42] Why getting a bigger desk (or house) might be the worst thing for your productivity [24:40] What downsizing taught Brooks about the junk room trap [26:08] The “own less, own better” philosophy that simplifies everything [27:45] The two-desk experiment that 99% of Instagram predicted would fail [29:53] The thousand-dollar tool in your pocket that replaces a dozen gadgets [31:24] One in, one out: the simple rule that keeps clutter from creeping back [32:57] Why your app collection might be the biggest source of mental clutter [34:26] Links: DripDrop Claude AI 25X Productivity Coaching Hidden Bar — Free Mac menu bar icon manager Bartender — The longtime Mac menu bar manager app Brooks has used for years but is having stability issues with Organizing from the Inside Out by Julie Morgenstern — Classic 2004 book on organization systems and the three levels of clutter; Julie has been on the podcast before Digital Minimalism by Cal Newport — Book on paring back digital distractions for a more focused life; Cal has also been on the podcast before Setapp — Mac app subscription service that includes Bartender Dyson Cordless Vacuums — The premium cordless vacuum Thanh's brother uses that inspired the “reduce friction” insight Courtney Carver / Project 333 — Minimalist wardrobe challenge: 33 items for 3 months; Courtney has been on the podcast before Notion — All-in-one workspace app discussed as a great example of multi-purpose software replacing specialized tools Barbara Hemphill 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!

Why do we keep sticking with things that clearly aren’t working? Whether it’s a tool you paid for, a project you’ve invested time in, or a commitment you feel guilty dropping, the pull to “see it through” can quietly drain your energy and focus. The real cost isn’t what you’ve already spent—it’s what holding on is preventing you from doing next. This episode breaks down a simple, practical framework to help you identify what’s no longer serving you—and let it go with confidence. You’ll learn how to spot the hidden red flags, ask better questions about your commitments, and make small, low-risk changes that free up time, clarity, and momentum for what actually matters. Ready to tackle bigger problems? Go to Claude.ai/tps. Visit www.asianefficiency.com for more productivity tips and tactics. 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. Claude 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!