Inside Our Pockets: The Everyday-Carry Gear Fueling Our Productivity (TPS572)

Asian Efficiency Team

1 month ago

Ever wonder what a productivity pro and a tech workflow wizard actually carry every day? Thanh Pham and Brooks Duncan unzip their bags, empty their pockets, and compare the tools that keep them moving. Listen for lightning-round reveals, real-world stories and a friendly roast of each other’s gear choices.

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🚀 Top 3 Productivity Resource [02:15]
🎧 Brooks’ can’t-leave-home-without-it picks [05:05]
⌚ Thanh’s ultra-optimized everyday carry setup [07:33]
🎒 Brooks empties his backpack [12:53]
🧳 Thanh’s unexpected backpack choice (and why it works) [17:50]
🕶️ Smart glasses that actually are smart [20:14]
🛠️ Tactical tools, AirTags, and the tiny item that saved Brooks’ phone [23:12]
✈️ How to turn airline toiletry bags into travel productivity gold [30:46]
✍️ Pens, notebooks, and analog favorites that still make the cut [31:27]

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