

Productivity MD
Ann Tsung, MD, MPH
Welcome to Productivity MD, I triple peoples time through neuroscience and peak performance systems, so they feel a sense of control and freedom in life.Feeling the weight of scattered focus, diminished efficiency, physical and mental fatigue, and the struggle to maintain work-life balance? Buried under obligations and experiencing mood swings? Don't worry—I've got your back. Join me as we delve into the realms of Productivity to help you reclaim your peak performance.Need strategies to conquer time management?Wondering how to catch up on rest with a demanding schedule?How do you create space for family moments and meaningful check-ins?Curious about practical tools to supercharge your entrepreneurial journey?Productivity MD: Your prescription for success! Tune in and discover answers to your questions as a physician entrepreneur!Please subscribe and review so we can up-level this show for you.Visit https://www.productivitymd.com/podcast/ to learn moreFollow Ann Tsung MD, MPH onhttps://www.instagram.com/anntsungmd/https://www.facebook.com/AnnTsungMD/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCv2Y9GGFtLLjf-rTCJWG2aQhttps://mobile.twitter.com/anntsungmd
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Feb 23, 2023 • 48min
30 - Mistakes to Avoid if You Want to Be the TOP 1% Communicator in Your Field - Expert Strategies with Brenden Kumarasamy, Founder of Master Talk
We are all communicators. We communicate daily, whether as a mom to her kid, a student or a professional making a presentation, a businessman making a pitch or as a doctor to colleagues or patients. Communicating is as natural as breathing. Yet, so many people still struggle to communicate effectively. In this episode, we are privileged to sit down with expert public speaking coach Brenden Kumarasamy. According to Brenden, “The best way to speak is to speak,” and he encourages everyone to practice speaking a lot to master the art of communication. Listen now to learn about his coaching process and communication exercises and get tips and expert strategies so you can be the Top 1% Communicator in your field!Listen to the previous episodes hereEpisode Resources:MasterTalk websiteMasterTalk on YouTubeBrenden Kumarasamy on LinkedInBrenden Kumarasamy on InstagramBrenden Kumarasamy on Tiktokrockstarcommunicator.comWelcome to Productivity MD where you can learn to master your time and achieve the 5 freedoms in life!Show Notes - Mistakes to Avoid if You Want to Be the TOP 1% Communicator in Your Field - Expert Strategies with Brenden Kumarasamy, Founder of Master TalkPlease subscribe and leave a review so you can help others who need the knowledge most discover this podcast. Visit https://www.productivitymd.com/ to learn more Here are 2 WAYS I can help you reconnect with your passions and boost your productivity! 1. Book Your 30-minute COMPLIMENTARY Peak Performance Coaching Call and find out if coaching is right for you: https://calendly.com/tsungannmd/30-minutecoaching2. Join my private FB group for optimized and peak-performing men and women: https://www.facebook.com/groups/509268290766397 Follow Ann Tsung MD, MPH onAnn Tsung on FacebookAnn Tsung on YouTubeAnn Tsung on LinkedInAnn Tsung on InstagramAnn Tsung on Twitterhttps://www.productivitymd.com/2023/02/23/episode-30/

Feb 23, 2023 • 22min
23 - How to Use Mindfulness to Achieve Optimal Human Performance and Presence
To live in the present is what mindfulness practice is. It is a tool to achieve optimal human performance. If you train and work out to make your body healthy, you should also train your thoughts and emotions to achieve optimal human performance! Listen to this episode to learn how to incorporate mindfulness practice into your daily life, whether you are working, walking, eating, or getting ready to sleep!Learn practical ways to practice mindfulness in this episode and hear about Ann’s personal experiences in using mindfulness to deal with negative thoughts or issues from her past that are affecting her present actions and performance. Hit the play button now!Listen to the previous episodes hereEpisode Resources:MasterTalk websiteMasterTalk on YouTubeBrenden Kumarasamy on LinkedInBrenden Kumarasamy on InstagramBrenden Kumarasamy on Tiktokrockstarcommunicator.comWelcome to Productivity MD where you can learn to master your time and achieve the 5 freedoms in life!Show Notes - How to Use Mindfulness to Achieve Optimal Human Performance and PresencePlease subscribe and leave a review so you can help others who need the knowledge most discover this podcast. Visit https://www.productivitymd.com/ to learn more Here are 2 WAYS I can help you reconnect with your passions and boost your productivity! 1. Book Your 30-minute COMPLIMENTARY Peak Performance Coaching Call and find out if coaching is right for you: https://calendly.com/tsungannmd/30-minutecoaching2. Join my private FB group for optimized and peak-performing men and women: https://www.facebook.com/groups/509268290766397 Follow Ann Tsung MD, MPH onAnn Tsung on FacebookAnn Tsung on YouTubeAnn Tsung on LinkedInAnn Tsung on InstagramAnn Tsung on Twitterhttps://www.productivitymd.com/2022/11/03/episode-23/

Feb 9, 2023 • 55min
29 - How Virtual Assistants Can Help You To Be In Your Zone of Genius with Scott Rammage - Why You Need One, Example Tasks, the Recruiting Process, Onboarding, Common Mistakes, and more with Scott Rammage
Part two of our interview with Scott Rammage is packed with information and tons of value about hiring a Virtual Assistant (VA). Know about the many ways a VA can help you in your personal life and business activities! Scott will also touch on the issue of trust, the hiring process, onboarding, project management tools, and the price of hiring a VA.If you’re an entrepreneur who’s still trying to do everything yourself, know that you’re paying a huge price! Hiring virtual assistants may cost you some dollars but always remember that the value of your time is much higher. And think about the impact you can make in the lives of your VAs! Listen now and take that first step to leverage your time and keep living in your zone of genius! ---------------------------------------------------------Listen to the previous episodes hereEpisode Resources:Email Scott RammageStories that Sell PodcastScott Rammage on FacebookScott Rammage on InstagramLaunch Your Podcast for Profit on FacebookBrotherhood of Fatherhood on FacebookBrotherhood of Fatherhood on InstagramPodcast Media Machine on InstagramWelcome to Productivity MD where you can learn to master your time and achieve the 5 freedoms in life!Show Notes - How Virtual Assistants Can Help You To Be In Your Zone of Genius with Scott Rammage - Why You Need One, Example Tasks, the Recruiting Process, Onboarding, Common Mistakes, and more with Scott RammagePlease subscribe and leave a review so you can help others who need the knowledge most discover this podcast. Visit https://www.productivitymd.com/ to learn more Here are 2 WAYS I can help you reconnect with your passions and boost your productivity! 1. Book Your 30-minute COMPLIMENTARY Peak Performance Coaching Call and find out if coaching is right for you: https://calendly.com/tsungannmd/30-minutecoaching2. Join my private FB group for optimized and peak-performing men and women: https://www.facebook.com/groups/509268290766397 Follow Ann Tsung MD, MPH onAnn Tsung on FacebookAnn Tsung on YouTubeAnn Tsung on LinkedInAnn Tsung on InstagramAnn Tsung on Twitterhttps://www.productivitymd.com/2023/02/09/episode-29/

Jan 25, 2023 • 38min
28 - Don’t Miss This One Tactic to Supercharge Your Impact on Social Media with Scott Rammage
Social media is one of the best tools to scale your business, yet it’s also one of the most underleveraged. So, listen to this episode with Scott Rammage to learn how to supercharge your impact on social media!Scott will speak on the 80/20 Rule for utilizing social media. Learn how to overcome the imposter syndrome that hinders many from going public, the first steps to increase traffic and attract people to your social media platforms, and more! Don’t miss the number one tactic Scott uses to supercharge his impact on social media. Listen now!Listen to the previous episodes hereEpisode Resources:Scott Rammage on FacebookScott Rammage on InstagramLaunch Your Podcast for Profit on FacebookBrotherhood of Fatherhood on FacebookBrotherhood of Fatherhood on InstagramPodcast Media Machine on InstagramWelcome to Productivity MD where you can learn to master your time and achieve the 5 freedoms in life!Show Notes - Don’t Miss This One Tactic to Supercharge Your Impact on Social Media with Scott RammagePlease subscribe and leave a review so you can help others who need the knowledge most discover this podcast. Visit https://www.productivitymd.com/ to learn more Here are 2 WAYS I can help you reconnect with your passions and boost your productivity! 1. Book Your 30-minute COMPLIMENTARY Peak Performance Coaching Call and find out if coaching is right for you: https://calendly.com/tsungannmd/30-minutecoaching2. Join my private FB group for optimized and peak-performing men and women: https://www.facebook.com/groups/509268290766397 Follow Ann Tsung MD, MPH onAnn Tsung on FacebookAnn Tsung on YouTubeAnn Tsung on LinkedInAnn Tsung on InstagramAnn Tsung on Twitterhttps://www.productivitymd.com/2023/01/25/episode-28/

Jan 25, 2023 • 53min
27 - How to Pivot When You Become "SUCCESSFUL" But NOT HAPPY and 3 ANTI-AGING Hacks with Dr. Douglas Lucas, Orthopedic Surgeon, and Longevity and Bone Health Expert
In today’s episode, Dr. Douglas Lucas shares his amazing story of how he pivoted from being a successful orthopedic surgeon into the field of health optimization. Listen to our conversation as we dig into why he did it, what gave him the courage to do it, where he is now, and what he envisions for himself and his family 10 or 50 years from now. Dr. Lucas also shares three anti-aging hacks that are guaranteed to fix a lot of health problems. He also details how to properly treat osteoporosis, what you can do to prevent it, and the things you need to consider before deciding if you need to be on drugs for osteoporosis because other things can be as effective. Listen and enjoy the show!---------------------------------------------------------Listen to the previous episodes hereEpisode Resources:Optimal Human Health websiteOptimal Bone Health websiteDr. Doug Lucas on FacebookDr. Doug Lucas on InstagramDr. Doug Lucas on TikTokDr. Doug Lucas on YouTubeWhy We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams by Matthew WalkerThe End of Alzheimer’s: The First Program to Prevent and Reverse Cognitive Decline by Dale E. Bredesen MDPeter Attia PodcastWelcome to Productivity MD where you can learn to master your time and achieve the 5 freedoms in life!Show Notes - How to Pivot When You Become "SUCCESSFUL" But NOT HAPPY and 3 ANTI-AGING Hacks with Dr. Douglas Lucas, Orthopedic Surgeon, and Longevity and Bone Health ExpertPlease subscribe and leave a review so you can help others who need the knowledge most discover this podcast. Visit https://www.productivitymd.com/ to learn more Here are 2 WAYS I can help you reconnect with your passions and boost your productivity! 1. Book Your 30-minute COMPLIMENTARY Peak Performance Coaching Call and find out if coaching is right for you: https://calendly.com/tsungannmd/30-minutecoaching2. Join my private FB group for optimized and peak-performing men and women: https://www.facebook.com/groups/509268290766397 Follow Ann Tsung MD, MPH onAnn Tsung on FacebookAnn Tsung on YouTubeAnn Tsung on LinkedInAnn Tsung on InstagramAnn Tsung on Twitterhttps://www.productivitymd.com/2023/01/03/episode-27/

Dec 15, 2022 • 26min
26 - Are We Feeling Overwhelmed by Our Task List? Part 2 - Quarterly, Monthly, Weekly, and Daily Planning and Reflections
In this episode, Ann dives deep into journaling, an excellent tool for setting priorities in the morning and reflecting at night to celebrate what you have accomplished for the day. For many years now, Ann has been using The High Performance Planner by Brendon Burchard, and she’ll share how it has helped her dial in her life vision into annual, quarterly, monthly, weekly, and daily tasks.If you are feeling overwhelmed by your task list, try out these journaling tips from Ann! Learn how she does it, what she writes in her journal, and how journaling can help you plan and organize everything to ensure that you are not wasting time doing things that will not help you achieve your life goals. Listen now!---------------------------------------------------------Listen to the previous episodes hereWelcome to Productivity MD where you can learn to master your time and achieve the 5 freedoms in life!Show Notes - Are We Feeling Overwhelmed by Our Task List? Part 2 - Quarterly, Monthly, Weekly, and Daily Planning and ReflectionsPlease subscribe and leave a review so you can help others who need the knowledge most discover this podcast. Visit https://www.productivitymd.com/ to learn more Here are 2 WAYS I can help you reconnect with your passions and boost your productivity! 1. Book Your 30-minute COMPLIMENTARY Peak Performance Coaching Call and find out if coaching is right for you: https://calendly.com/tsungannmd/30-minutecoaching2. Join my private FB group for optimized and peak-performing men and women: https://www.facebook.com/groups/509268290766397 Follow Ann Tsung MD, MPH onAnn Tsung on FacebookAnn Tsung on YouTubeAnn Tsung on LinkedInAnn Tsung on InstagramAnn Tsung on Twitterhttps://www.productivitymd.com/2022/12/15/episode-26/

Dec 1, 2022 • 15min
25 - Are We Feeling Overwhelmed by Our Task List? Part 1 - How to Set Your Goals Based on Your Life Vision
In this episode, Ann talks about how to set goals based on your life vision and teaches the right mindset of goal setting to make sure there is no wasted time, focus or energy. She discusses the five freedoms in life namely time, location, financial, emotional and vitality freedom. As Ann always mentions in our previous episodes, the first step to success or freedom is to know your big “why” or your life vision. After you have identified that, then you can start setting goals and breaking those goals into quarterly, monthly, weekly and daily tasks so you will not feel overwhelmed or burned out in the process. You can use the priority matrix to categorize your tasks according to their importance. Listen now to learn more!---------------------------------------------------------Listen to the previous episodes hereWelcome to Productivity MD where you can learn to master your time and achieve the 5 freedoms in life!Show Notes - Are We Feeling Overwhelmed by Our Task List? Part 1 - How to Set Your Goals Based on Your Life VisionPlease subscribe and leave a review so you can help others who need the knowledge most discover this podcast. Visit https://www.productivitymd.com/ to learn more Here are 2 WAYS I can help you reconnect with your passions and boost your productivity! 1. Book Your 30-minute COMPLIMENTARY Peak Performance Coaching Call and find out if coaching is right for you: https://calendly.com/tsungannmd/30-minutecoaching2. Join my private FB group for optimized and peak-performing men and women: https://www.facebook.com/groups/509268290766397 Follow Ann Tsung MD, MPH onAnn Tsung on FacebookAnn Tsung on YouTubeAnn Tsung on LinkedInAnn Tsung on InstagramAnn Tsung on Twitterhttps://www.productivitymd.com/2022/12/01/episode-25/

Nov 17, 2022 • 13min
24 - Why Do We Want Financial Freedom and What is Our Mission?
Today, Ann will dive deep into the reasons why she applied to medical school and why she wanted to achieve financial freedom. She will also share her mission and what she wants to change in the world once she has achieved financial and time freedom. As you listen to this episode, contemplate your own “why” and your own mission. Think about what kind of freedom you want, why you want to achieve it, and what you will do once you’ve earned it.---------------------------------------------------------Show Notes- https://www.productivitymd.com/2022/11/17/024-why-do-we-want-financial-freedom-and-what-is-our-mission/Listen to the previous episodes hereVisit https://www.productivitymd.com/ to learn moreEpisode Resources:It’s Not Rocket Science Show websiteAnn Tsung on FacebookAnn Tsung on LinkedInAnn Tsung on YouTubeAnn Tsung on InstagramAnn Tsung on Twitter---------------------------------------------------------Please subscribe and review so we can up-level this show for you.🚨 Here are 2 WAYS I can help you reconnect with your passions and boost your productivity ALL FOR FREE!⭐ 1. Join my private FB group for optimized and peak-performing men and women:https://www.facebook.com/groups/509268290766397⭐ 2. Book Your FREE Blast Off Peak Performance Coaching Call and reach your full potential:https://calendly.com/tsungannmd/30-minutecoaching---------------------------------------------------------If you’re struggling with your vitality, energy, mood, focus, or sleep, this show is for you. You’ll discover the keys to remove the barriers or blockades that have been holding you back.Please subscribe and review so we can up-level this show for you.Visit https://www.itsnotrocketscienceshow.com/ to learn moreFollow Ann Tsung MD, MPH onhttps://www.instagram.com/anntsungmd/https://www.facebook.com/AnnTsungMD/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCv2Y9GGFtLLjf-rTCJWG2aQhttps://mobile.twitter.com/anntsungmd

Oct 20, 2022 • 34min
22 - How to Realize and Change your Limited Money Mindset with Dr. Bonnie Koo – Dermatologist and Founder of Wealthy Mom MD
In this episode, we will talk about what a limited money mindset is, how to know if you have it, and how to change your mindset if you do. Our guest, Dr. Bonnie Koo, will also explain the limited mindset common to most women physicians – and other professionals – and how to overcome it. Knowing you have a limited money mindset is the first step to freedom. People can achieve more if they are financially and emotionally free. Dr. Koo believes it’s not about how much money you have, but how you think about money. Listen now!Episode Resources:Wealthy Mom MDDefining Wealth for Women: Peace, Purpose, and Plenty of Cash by Bonnie Koo, MDEverything is Figureoutable by Marie ForleoThe White Coat Investor: A Doctor's Guide To Personal Finance and Investing by James M Dahle MDThe Choice: Embrace the Possible by Dr. Edith Eva EgerWelcome to Productivity MD where you can learn to master your time and achieve the 5 freedoms in life!Show Notes - How to Realize and Change your Limited Money Mindset with Dr. Bonnie Koo – Dermatologist and Founder of Wealthy Mom MDPlease subscribe and leave a review so you can help others who need the knowledge most discover this podcast. Visit https://www.productivitymd.com/ to learn more Here are 2 WAYS I can help you reconnect with your passions and boost your productivity! 1. Book Your 30-minute COMPLIMENTARY Peak Performance Coaching Call and find out if coaching is right for you: https://calendly.com/tsungannmd/30-minutecoaching2. Join my private FB group for optimized and peak-performing men and women: https://www.facebook.com/groups/509268290766397 Follow Ann Tsung MD, MPH onAnn Tsung on FacebookAnn Tsung on YouTubeAnn Tsung on LinkedInAnn Tsung on InstagramAnn Tsung on Twitterhttps://www.productivitymd.com/2022/10/20/episode-22/

Oct 6, 2022 • 1h 6min
21 - Why TRADITIONAL Investing WON’T Get You Wealthy Fast - Real Estate w/ Joel & Winnie Napeñas
Today, we sit with Joel and Winnie Napeñas. They are the Founders of 5DH Capital, working together to help professionals build income and wealth through investing in multifamily real estate. They will share how their journey started and why they believe traditional investing won’t get you wealthy quickly. They’ll discuss why they chose to invest in real estate instead of other investment vehicles and how they pivoted from their successful careers into the real estate industry. Be all ears up to the end, as Joel and Winnie will also share three key steps that helped them succeed. They will speak on how they obtained their real estate professional status and how they balance family life and business. This episode is packed with valuable tips and insights on real estate investing, so hit the play button now!Listen to the previous episodes hereEpisode Resources:5DH Capital websiteJoel and Winnie Napeñas on LinkedInEmail Joel and Winnie NapeñasJoel and Winnie’s Phone no.: 704-951-7195Semi-Retired MD BlogPassive Income MD BlogThe Gap and the Gain: The High Achievers' Guide to Happiness, Confidence, and Success by Dan SullivanNaval Ravikant - How to Get RichFree e-book – How to Replace Your Income By Passively Investing in Real Estate Without Being a LandlordThe Perfect Week Formula by Craig Ballantyne, Austin Gillis, et al.The Perfect Day Formula: How to Own the Day and Control Your Life by Craig BallantyneThe Total Money Makeover: Classic Edition: A Proven Plan for Financial Fitness – by Dave RamseyWelcome to Productivity MD where you can learn to master your time and achieve the 5 freedoms in life!Show Notes - Why TRADITIONAL Investing WON’T Get You Wealthy Fast - Real Estate w/ Joel & Winnie NapeñasPlease subscribe and leave a review so you can help others who need the knowledge most discover this podcast. Visit https://www.productivitymd.com/ to learn more Here are 2 WAYS I can help you reconnect with your passions and boost your productivity! 1. Book Your 30-minute COMPLIMENTARY Peak Performance Coaching Call and find out if coaching is right for you: https://calendly.com/tsungannmd/30-minutecoaching2. Join my private FB group for optimized and peak-performing men and women: https://www.facebook.com/groups/509268290766397 Follow Ann Tsung MD, MPH onAnn Tsung on FacebookAnn Tsung on YouTubeAnn Tsung on LinkedInAnn Tsung on InstagramAnn Tsung on Twitterhttps://www.productivitymd.com/2022/10/06/episode-21/


