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

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The Hidden Productivity Goldmine: 15 Under-the-Radar...

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2025/08/18

Picture this: You’re at your desk, drowning in browser tabs, frantically searching through folders for that one file you need, and your calendar looks like a game of Tetris gone wrong. Sound familiar? I’ve been in the productivity space since 2011, and here’s what I’ve learned: the most life-changing tools aren’t always the ones everyone’s […]

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The 70% Rule That Changed How I Think About Getting...

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2025/08/18

Picture this: It’s 2 AM, and you’re still at your desk, frantically trying to finish a task that’s been on your to-do list for weeks. Meanwhile, three people on your team could probably handle it just fine. Sound familiar? I used to be that person. The one who believed that if I wanted something done […]

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The Hidden Power of Hybrid Calendars: Why Digital +...

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2025/08/18

Picture this: You’re standing in your dentist’s office, trying to schedule your next appointment while juggling your phone, a business card, and that nagging feeling you’re forgetting something important. Meanwhile, your wall calendar at home shows a family vacation planned for the exact same week, but you can’t remember if you put that trip in […]

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The Simple Trick That Makes New Habits Actually Stick

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2025/08/18

Picture this: You’re standing in your bathroom, toothbrush in hand, staring at yourself in the mirror. It’s [7:15] AM, and you’ve just finished your morning routine. But instead of rushing out the door like usual, you pause for five minutes and pull out a small journal. This isn’t some elaborate productivity system or complex morning […]

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20 Tweaks A Week (TPS574)

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2025/08/18

Discover how small, consistent changes can lead to significant improvements in your productivity, efficiency, and free time. In this episode, Thanh and Brooks share 20 practical examples of “one tweak a week” strategies, covering everything from adopting new tools and optimizing habits to leveraging AI prompts. Learn how simple shifts can eliminate friction and compound […]

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Why Your Weekly Review Keeps Failing (And 10 Ways to...

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2025/08/14

Picture this: It’s Sunday evening, and you’re staring at your calendar for the upcoming week. Your to-do list looks like a grocery list written by someone having a panic attack. You know you should do a weekly review, but the thought of sitting down for what feels like hours makes you want to binge-watch Netflix […]

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The Hidden Productivity Goldmine Sitting Right Above...

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2025/08/14

Picture this: You’re frantically switching between apps, hunting for that screenshot you took five minutes ago, trying to remember which browser you need for that work link, and wondering what meeting you have next. Meanwhile, there’s a thin strip of real estate at the top of your Mac screen that could solve all these problems… […]

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15 Simple Ways to Power Through Your Day Without...

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2025/08/14

Picture this: It’s 2 PM on a Tuesday, and you’re staring at your computer screen like it’s written in ancient hieroglyphics. Your to-do list is still intimidatingly long, but your brain feels like it’s running on fumes. You reach for your third cup of coffee, knowing full well it’s not going to solve the real […]

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Why I Stopped Chasing Productivity Hacks (And You...

Asian Efficiency ·

2025/08/14

Picture this: You’re scrolling through Reddit at 2 AM (we’ve all been there), and you stumble across a productivity thread that stops you in your tracks. Someone writes about how they spent years jumping between different apps, systems, and “ultimate productivity methods” only to realize they were spending more time tweaking their setup than actually […]

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Losing Momentum? Here’s the Fix

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2025/08/13

Ever set a goal, feel unstoppable at first, and then watch your progress fizzle out? You start strong, you’re doing all the right things, and then one small setback snowballs into weeks (or months) off track. It’s frustrating, and it’s the silent killer of so many great intentions. The truth is, most people don’t lose […]

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Weekly Planning When You Wear Many Hats: Strategies...

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2025/08/04

Feeling overwhelmed by multiple roles and responsibilities? This episode dives into practical weekly planning strategies designed for busy professionals and entrepreneurs. Discover how to simplify your approach, prioritize ruthlessly, and optimize your energy to get important things done without sacrificing your well-being. Learn to leverage constraints and focus on fundamentals for massive productivity gains. Masterclass.com/TPS […]

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Voice Is My New Favorite Productivity Hack

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2025/07/31

Six months ago, I had a realization that completely changed how I work. I was walking home after a meeting, trying to type a few notes into my phone while dodging scooters. Autocorrect was fighting me. My thumbs were fumbling. I could feel the ideas slipping away. Then it hit me: Why am I typing […]

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