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Chris Bailey joins Zachary to discuss his productivity “experiments” (including A Year of Productivity), the rule of 3, the power of intention and the pitfalls that come from relying on coffee & caffeine. Cheat Sheet Why being intentional and deliberate about what you do is the same as being productive. (hint: it’s not about how […]

Scotty Loveless of appinstructor.com joins Zachary to talk about becoming your own IT person by changing how you think and talk about your tech problems, the role of empathy in IT, and reveals the secret to maximizing your time at the Genius Bar. Cheat Sheet Learn the science behind stress and how it kills your […]

Zachary & Mike reunite to discuss the basics of capturing, why it’s important, and the pros & cons of both analog and digital tools (including a hybrid product they’re both pretty excited about) to help you get things “on the paper and off the mind.” Cheat Sheet: Why capturing your all of you woulds, coulds […]

Jaime Tardy (author of “The Eventual Millionaire”) joins Zachary to talk about internet networking, podcasting, and being intentional with your goal planning. The Cheat Sheet How to start and grow businesses so you can enjoy your life first and money second. How to grow and maintain influential relationships. The difference you need to know to […]

Rory Vaden (author of “Procrastinate on Purpose” & “Take the Stairs”) joins Zachary to discuss priority dilution, multiplying your time using 3-dimensional thinking and the 30x rule, and how importance, urgency, & significance can help shape what’s important to you. Cheat Sheet The history of time management. (from managing time to prioritizing time to creating time) […]

Gregg Krech (the author of “The Art of Taking Action”) joins Zachary to talk about being fully present, Japanese philosophy (and how we can learn a lot from tea ceremonies), overcoming your emotions, the myth of multitasking, momentum & consistency. Links Morita Therapy Morita Therapy and the True Nature of Anxiety-Based Disorders by Shomo Morita […]

Kacy Paide joins Zachary to share her paper organization tips for an inspired office, including the critical question you must ask yourself about every piece of paper you keep and the 3 places she recommends all papers end up. Links Neuyear calendar Elpha rolling file cart TPS5: Deron Bos Steal Like an Artist by Austin […]

Sam Carpenter, author of Work the System, joins Zachary to discuss documentation, systemization and SOPs and how you can utilize these practices to make more and work less. Links Work the System by Sam Carpenter Hardcover Confluence Business Documentation Software How I Found Freedom in a Unfree World by Harry Brown (kindle) Tape-a-Talk Say It & Mail […]

Zachary discusses hacking your computer for maximum productivity with Asian Efficiency’s own technology systems and design expert Dylan Hassinger. Dylan’s Top 10 Computer Hacks Use Apple computers Use Google Chrome as your main browser Use a left-sided dock Use Dropbox to keep everything in sync Use an internet blocker to eliminate distractions Use Gmail (or […]

Zachary & Thanh talk about some of Thanh’s strange habits, the importance of stretching, the power of visualization, and how having a why can motivate you to stick with things and accomplish your goals. Links 30 Lessons for Living by Karl Pillemer Productivity Blueprint Premium Newsletters Thou Shalt Hustle by Mike Schmitz Psycho-Cybernetics Think and […]

Zachary interviews Mike, a father of 4 boys, about how he established success habits that allowed him to recently release a self-published book, in addition to work multiple jobs and maintain life balance with his family.  Links Thou Shalt Hustle – Mike’s book TPS24: Productive Parenting w/ Annie Mueller OmniFocus Premium Posts Better Sleep AE Primer […]

Annie Mueller joins us to talk about how she manages to balance being a mother of 4, homeschooling, and still find time to blog consistently. Links Productive Parenting Tips Getting up early (going to bed early) Habit loops and rewards Making lists Shopping on the weekends How to Build Systems for a Productive Life as a […]

Ari Meisel joins us to talk about the tools, tips and tricks he uses to automate everything he can and the criteria he uses for outsourcing tasks so he can focus on what’s really important. Links Less Doing podcast Fiverr Thinking Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman Key Question: “If I were going to explain […]

Stefano Ganddini of collegetopia.co joins us to discuss the many surprising health and productivity benefits of cold showers and how this ritual has helped him to accomplish his goals. Links The Cold Showers article on Collegetopia Momentum app 4 Hour Body by Tim Ferris Mr. Money Mustache – What is Stoicism? Meditations by Marcus Arelius The War of […]

Zachary and Thomas Frank of Collegeinfogeek.com discuss email tools, time boxing, quick capturing, and why you should start a blog. Links College Info Geek Podcast, Episode 28: Getting More Done in Less Time with Zachary Sexton Djent Metal Lifehacker Hack College College Info Geek: The Complete, Step-By-Step Guide to Creating a Successful Blog Clear to Neutral […]

Zachary talks to Stephen Warley, host of the Unstuckable podcast about old english literature, finding your path and getting unstuck. Links Zachary on the Unstuckable podcast 5 Minute Journal World Domination Summit Joel Zaslofsky Listen Money Matters Zachary’s article on Benjamin Franklin The Power of Full Engagement Zack Arnold podcast episode Willpower by John Tierney […]

Zack and Mike discuss calendar management and talk about the apps, tips & tricks they use to help them utilize their calendars efficiently and get more done. Links NeuYear Calendar Productivityist NeuYear Calendar Productivityist Getting Things Done by David Allen Google Calendar iCloud Calendar Setting up a shared calendar – Google | iCloud BusyCal Fantastical […]

The Productivityist (Mike Vardy) joins us this weeks to discuss his 3 words for the year, being intentional, and theming your months. He and Zachary talk about rituals, habits, and frameworks they use to not just “do” productivity to but to actually “be” productive and get more done. Links The Front Nine Productivityist Workbook Beyond […]

In this episode, Zachary talks to Hollywood editor Zack Arnold about supplements, his fitness habits, and their shared obsession with Bulletproof Coffee. Zack also talks about his definition of fitness, which to him is more like a three legged stool that requires: Exercise + Nutrition + Wellness (Sleep, Stress Management, Feeling Better) to function properly. […]

Thanh & Mike step in for Zachary and discuss tactics for managing your email as well as strategies and best practices for how you can achieve Inbox Zero to relieve stress and become more productive. 3 key questions for processing your inbox: – What is it? – Does it require a due date? – What […]