Discover the essential apps and tools that truly boost productivity without adding digital clutter. 



In this episode, we share our must-have software and hardware, from text expanders and note-taking systems like Notion and Apple Notes, to the latest AI tools like ChatGPT and Gemini, and even quality equipment. Learn how to choose wisely, integrate effectively, and simplify your workflow to get more done.



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Visit <a href="http://www.asianefficiency.com">www.asianefficiency.com</a> for more productivity tips and tactics.



You can find links to everything that we share in the show notes at <a href="http://theproductivityshow.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">theproductivityshow.com/</a>.













<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-cheat-sheet">Cheat Sheet:</h2>



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<li><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/16.0.1/72x72/1f381.png" alt="🎁" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> Top 3 Productivity Resources [02:19]</li>



<li><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/16.0.1/72x72/1f9ed.png" alt="🧭" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> The simple rule we use to pick tools (and skip the shiny ones) [05:50]</li>



<li><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/16.0.1/72x72/2705.png" alt="✅" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> Thanh has switched his task management app after a decade+ — why it finally stuck [11:57]</li>



<li><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/16.0.1/72x72/1f50c.png" alt="🔌" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> Beyond email & calendars: the integration that changes everything [12:50]</li>



<li><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/16.0.1/72x72/1f916.png" alt="🤖" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> “Do I need to code?” The real bar to building AI agents [17:02]</li>



<li><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/16.0.1/72x72/1f9ea.png" alt="🧪" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> A quick test to make an app stick—before you invest time [19:09]</li>



<li><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/16.0.1/72x72/26a1.png" alt="⚡" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> One tweak that kills repetitive typing and speeds up workflows [24:42]</li>



<li><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/16.0.1/72x72/1f5e3.png" alt="🗣" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> Voice-first shortcut magic that beats plain text expansion [27:03]</li>



<li><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/16.0.1/72x72/1f5c2.png" alt="🗂" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> Notes that grow with you—where we landed for PKM (for now) [30:05]</li>



<li><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/16.0.1/72x72/1f9f0.png" alt="🧰" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> We don’t use just one AI—here’s when each shines [36:22]</li>



<li><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/16.0.1/72x72/1f5a5.png" alt="🖥" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> Physical desk upgrades that save clicks—and sanity [40:59]</li>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-links">Links:</h2>



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<li><a href="https://masterclass.com/tps" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Masterclass</a></li>



<li><a href="https://gusto.com/tps" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Gusto</a></li>



<li><a href="https://25xcoaching.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">25X Productivity Coaching</a></li>



<li><a href="https://amazon.com/Logitech-Ergonomic-Performance-Ultra-Fast-Scrolling/dp/B0FC5SJNQX/?tag=asianeffic-20" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Logitech MX Master 4 Ergonomic Wireless Mouse</a></li>



<li><a href="https://amazon.com/Strong-Magnetic-Airpods-Anti-Lost-Sports/dp/B07YKG1578?tag=asianeffic-20" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Magnetic Airpod Pro Strap</a></li>



<li><a href="https://www.asianefficiency.com/likes/bullet-journal-method/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Bullet Journal Method: Track the Past, Order the Present, Design the Future</a></li>



<li><a href="https://www.todoist.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Todoist</a></li>



<li><a href="https://notion.com/tps" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Notion</a></li>



<li><a href="https://www.alfredapp.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Alfred</a></li>



<li><a href="https://www.autohotkey.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Autohotkey</a></li>



<li><a href="https://www.asianefficiency.com/podcasts/569-voice-productivity/#" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Boost Your Productivity Using Just Your Voice (TPS569)</a></li>



<li><a href="http://wisprflow.ai/r/THANH11" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Wispr Flow</a></li>



<li><a href="https://obsidian.md/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Obsidian</a></li>



<li><a href="https://chat.lindy.ai/signup?rc=6nCFOGFUwa" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Lindy</a></li>



<li><a href="https://chatgpt.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">ChatGPT</a></li>



<li><a href="https://claude.ai/tps" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Claude</a></li>



<li><a href="https://www.descript.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Descript</a></li>



<li><a href="https://goodsnooze.gumroad.com/l/macwhisper" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">MacWhisper</a></li>



<li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/CalDigit-TS4-Thunderbolt-Dock-USB/dp/B09GK8LBWS/?tag=asianeffic-20" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">CalDigit TS4 – Thunderbolt Dock</a></li>



<li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/UGREEN-Extension-Adapter-Compatible-Smartphones/dp/B00LM4ON3I/?tag=asianeffic-20">UGREEN Headphone Extension Cable 3.5mm</a></li>



<li><a href="https://go.asianefficiency.com/productivity-academy/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Productivity Academy</a></li>



<li><a href="https://youtube.com/asianefficiency/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Productivity Show on Youtube</a></li>



<li><a href="https://youtube.com/@ProductivityClips" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Productivity Show Youtube Clips</a></li>



<li><a href="http://theproductivityshow.com/plus" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Become a member of TPS+</a></li>



<li><a href="http://asianefficiencygo.com/productivity-quiz-podcast/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Take the Productivity Quiz</a></li>
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