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Zack chats with Trey Stinnett about flow: how to find it, keep it, and use it to increase your productivity. Trey advocates for people to make space in their lives so that new things can come in, and talks about his pursuit of living in the present. Cheat Sheet Trey’s unique approach to self-improvement How the […]

Allison Schaaf is back on the podcast to chat about 5 things you can do to increase your health in 2016. She shares tips about morning rituals, increasing your productivity when cooking food, and ways to rethink how you are currently planning and cooking your meals. Cheat Sheet How PrepDish works and how you can […]

Asian Efficiency team members Zack, Mike, and Thanh discuss New Year’s Resolutions – why people make them, and why most people fail at accomplishing them. Mike details how he sets goals for the year, while Thanh and Zack talk about why they don’t make New Year’s Resolutions. Cheat Sheet The real reason why 88% of […]

Zack chats with John Lee Dumas about how to create systems and goal-setting techniques in order to become more productive and successful. John has built an incredibly successful podcast business in a short amount of time, and publishes an episode of his podcast Entrepreneur on Fire every single day of the week. Listen in to […]

Zack chats with Mark Silverman, a business and life coach who specializes in energy management. He has had a personal journey with learning how to create priorities and get things done, and he shares what he has learned with his clients and in his book, Only 10s. Listen in to learn how to manage your […]

Kendra Wright sits down with Zack to discuss the power of daily journaling and how it can help you organize and energize your life. She chronicles why she started journaling and how it helped her remember the awesome moments in her year while getting her through hard times as well. Listen in to learn how […]

Jeff Sanders chats with Zack about his new book, the 5am Miracle, and how getting up earlier changed his life. He talks about the phases of productivity, including planning, executing, and reviewing. Listen in to reframe how you look at your life and see how his book and podcast can help you. Cheat Sheet What […]

Willem Van Syl joins us from South Africa to chat about the world of Digital Coaching and how the new form of coaching can help you be more productive and achieve your goals. Willem helps his clients reach Inbox Zero, set priorities for the day, and achieve their ambitions through the innovative Coach.me platform. Cheat […]

Zack and Thanh chat about Asian Efficiency’s four core values. They discuss why the company decided to make core values, how they have helped the business, and go into detail describing each one. Cheat Sheet Why it is so important to start a set of core values The unexpected benefits of having core values How core values can […]

Zack walks through the 5 documents that you need to create a manifesto for your life – who you are, what you believe, and what you want to accomplish. Cheat Sheet Why everyone needs to have a personal manifesto that describes who you are and what you want The 5 documents that you need to create […]

This episode will give you a foundational framework for using Keyboard Maestro, powerful system automation software for Mac OS X. Give it a listen before you start using Keyboard Maestro to learn the best ways to implement it and a few tips and tricks to help you identify what you should automate. Cheat Sheet Why […]

In this episode, Zack & Mike have an informal conversation that takes you behind the scenes of some of the Asian Efficiency systems and processes to give you a glimpse of how (and why) we work the way we do. Cheatsheet What Mike’s been learning about Scrum and how we implement it at AE A […]

  Today we’re talking about mindfulness, awareness, and coaching with Toku McCree, a speaker, coach, and mindfulness expert based in Portland, OR. Cheat Sheet How Toku went from touring with famous musicians to spending 2 and 1/2 years in a monastery Why awareness is such a powerful catalyst for change Actionable steps to finding out […]

Marc & Angel used their own personal life experiences to start a personal development blog that has blossomed in a few short years. In this episode, we dive into the method of self inquiry that has helped them reverse negative thoughts, become more aware and present in the moment, and increased productivity and happiness for […]

Zack chats with Aaron Walker, successful business owner, business coach, and owner of View From The Top. He talks about how to define a significant life, why relationships are so important, and more. Cheat Sheet The tragic accident that changed his life Personal assessment and why it’s important Why to block out time to do […]

Zack, Mike, and Thanh get together to talk about the importance of support and accountability and show you where to look for both physical and digital communities to help you do more and be better. Cheat Sheet How community can inspire and challenge you to do more and be better Why getting around like-minded achievers can […]

We are honored to have David Allen on the podcast, as we have mentioned his Getting Things Done methodology on almost every episode. Zack and David discuss the updated version of David’s book, how to change your habit and clear your mind, and how David implements his own methodology. Cheat Sheet Why David thinks starting […]

Scott Dinsmore, founder of the popular blog Live Your Legend, is gone. He passed away during a tragic mountain climbing accident. He was 33 years old. Scott’s Must Watch TED Talk Links Live Your Legend Site zacharysexton.com/legendary If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Overcast, PocketCast or your favorite podcast […]

Joe Buhlig is a technology guru, writer, and developer – and he’s back on the podcast to talk about his innovative ways to use OmniFocus, the task management software that we use at Asian Efficiency. Up your productivity and learn some advanced OmniFocus techniques in this episode. Cheat Sheet How many projects Joe actively manages at one time […]

Zack details his system for setting and reviewing goals (and sticking to them!) that has created immense personal and business growth in his life. Listen in to find out how to remind yourself of your goals on a daily basis and stay on track. Cheat Sheet A story about Zack’s college days The process that […]