Why did reading twenty books a year suddenly become impossible? Thanh used to fly through books and podcasts without a second thought — until his ability to concentrate quietly started slipping away, and no amount of blocking notifications or silencing his phone fixed it. The distraction wasn't coming from his devices. It was coming from […]
The Subtraction Strategy: Why Removing Friction Beats Adding Goals Every Time (TPS620)
06/07/2026 | 45 min
Most productivity advice tells you to add: more goals, more apps, more habits, more trackers, more systems. But what if the fastest path to better results isn't adding anything at all—it's subtraction? In this episode, Thanh and Brooks explore why removing friction beats adding motivation, and how a subtraction audit can transform your productivity faster […]
One Wish vs. a Thousand: A Lesson on Health and Happiness
01/07/2026 | 8 min
When was the last time you actually counted how many wishes you have? In this episode, Thanh unpacks a line that's stuck with him for years: when we're sick, we only want one thing back, but when we're healthy, we have a thousand wishes. That idea comes from one of the most-gifted books in his […]
Decision Fatigue: Why Every Choice Drains You (And the 3 Rules to Stop It) (TPS619)
29/06/2026 | 54 min
Ever find yourself staring at your to-do list at 3 PM, unable to decide what to do next? Or ordering the same lunch every day because choosing feels impossible? You are not bad at follow-through. You are drowning in micro-decisions. Decision fatigue isn't a dramatic mental collapse. It's a subtle quality decay that creeps in […]
Summer Reset Framework: How To Be Productive in June-Aug With 3 Tips
24/06/2026 | 8 min
If your brain feels weird in summer, it is not a character flaw. It is a systems mismatch. Learn why your brain works differently in June than January and how to use the Summer Reset framework to simplify goals, anchor routines, and move lower-brain tasks to the hottest parts of the day. Visit www.asianefficiency.com for […]