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Apr 2023
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097: Why Happy People are More Productiv...

Zach White
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Too much to do and not enough time? Overwhelmed and stressed by work? Does organization and productivity ever seem to suck the fun out of life?

 

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In this episode, we debunk the myth that being productive means grinding it out and feeling like work. In fact, my guest today believes that happy engineers are the most productive engineers!

 

Meet Thanh Pham, the founder of Asian Efficiency, a productivity training company, where they help people become more productive at work and in life. 

 

He started Asian Efficiency in 2011 and has helped over 16,000 clients. The Asian Efficiency blog attracts over 1 million readers annually, and their podcast “The Productivity Show” is the #1 productivity podcast in the world with over 12 million downloads. 

 

You are going to discover the 3 elements of Thanh’s 25x Productivity System that you can leverage in your career right now.  Plus, this holistic approach will help you in relationships, health, and your happiness outside of work as well.

 

Thanh’s brilliance in productivity, efficiency and time management has been featured in Forbes, Fast Company, and Inc magazines, and he gives keynotes across the world.

 

So press play and let’s chat… it’s time to get stuff done!

 

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