How I Use AI to Save 10+ Hours Every Week (My Actual Workflow) (TPS610)

In this episode of The Productivity Show, host Tan Pham and co-host Brooks Duncan dive deep into how AI is evolving from a tool that suggests actions to one that actually executes them, saving users over 10 hours per week. Tan shares his real-world workflow using AI agents built on platforms like Lindy, Perplexity Computer, and Whisperflow, emphasizing voice-first workflows and persistent memory systems. He demonstrates how AI now handles complex tasks like drafting and sending emails, generating daily meeting briefs, researching trip insurance, and even autonomously coding entire software projects—like a personal dashboard built over five days without his direct input. The conversation shifts to the concept of a 'digital chief of staff,' a suite of AI agents that manage email, meetings, note-taking, and task automation, freeing executives from administrative burdens. Brooks reflects on how AI has become an 'unlocker' for previously impossible tasks, while both hosts stress the importance of trust, gradual delegation, and using AI not just for efficiency but for leverage. They conclude with practical advice: start by turning a repetitive AI task into an automated one using tools like Claude Cowork, even if it means paying a small monthly fee for full functionality.