No one succeeds alone. In fact, our ideas and impact can multiply when we collaborate with the right people, at the right time, on the right ONE Thing. Last week, we shared about a new ONE Thing tool to help people discover their core values and live their purpose—the Core Values Deck. We’re going to dive into the story of how the idea for that deck became a collaboration in order to reach more people and make a bigger impact. Opportunities are everywhere, and with every new opportunity, you have to choose: do you say yes or no? And when you’re a leader, this choice affects everyone within your organization. But when everyone understands each others’ core values, you’ll be able to align your decision making with what matters most and multiply your efforts. When you understand someone’s core values, it can be a compass to predicting how successful you will be together and the scale of the impact you can have. If you want to learn more about the Core Values Deck, visit the1thing.com/corevalues. In this episode, you will learn... [05:08] How two different ideas come together to form a collaboration [11:40] How your values lead to your purpose [16:24] Being honest about your values [23:10] Finding out how to add more of your value into your life   Links & Tools From This Episode the1thing.com/corevalues Mentioned in this episode: Factor 75 Head to FactorMeals.com/one50 and use code one50 to get 50% off. That’s code one50 at FactorMeals.com/one50 to get 50% off! Factor 75

In a world full of choices, deciding what matters most can be tricky. We know extraordinary success is about leaning into our priorities and avoiding distractions—but how do we know when to say yes and when to say no? Many people are searching for purpose. They want clarity on That ONE Thing so that they can make better decisions and have a direction for their life. But the truth is that clarifying your purpose is not always easy. Tapping into Your ONE Thing is a journey, not a lightning bolt. To help you navigate that journey, Jay Papasan talks about a new tool we’re developing here at The ONE Thing: The Core Values Deck. Jay has been a driver behind making this project a reality, and he shares how identifying your values can be a compass for your life and a tool to point you in the direction of your purpose. It’s incredible how much clarity three little words can bring, which is what makes this such a powerful exercise and tool. If you want to learn more about our Core Values Deck, visit the1thing.com/corevalues. In this episode, you will learn... [01:26] How Jay chose his own core values [07:16] How your purpose aligns your decision-making [13:53] How Jay came up with the idea for the Core Values Deck [26:11] The danger of gut reacting [29:30] Sharing the journey with others Links & Tools From This Episode the1thing.com/corevalues Mentioned in this episode: Factor 75 Head to FactorMeals.com/one50 and use code one50 to get 50% off. That’s code one50 at FactorMeals.com/one50 to get 50% off! Factor 75

Every year, millions of people create New Year’s resolutions around their financial goals. And every year, millions of people give up or just run out of steam. When it comes to money, creating goals can be a little daunting. The gap between where you are and where you want to be can feel overwhelming, even insurmountable. But Justin Donald shows us that achieving your financial goals is not impossible. Justin is a family man with a business, not the other way around. He set a goal in his early 20’s to stop trading hours for dollars and create the freedom to buy back his time however he chooses. He now has the ability to choose to invest in the relationships that he wants as his number-one priority — and he did it by building habits that brought him closer to his financial goal one step at a time. What are the habits that would make achieving your goals easier or unnecessary? If you would like to join our community on a 66-Day Challenge, visit the1thing.com/habits. In this episode, you will learn... [03:13] How to go on the journey of buying your time back [11:42] What it means to create financial freedom [13:36] How to build a better peer group [21:34] How to make mindset shifts around finances [36:54] How to get on the same page as your partner with your money [42:15] The importance of thinking long-term while enjoying the process Links & Tools From This Episode justindonald.com/book Instagram: instagram.com/justindonald LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/justinwdonald the1thing.com/habits Mentioned in this episode: Factor 75 Head to FactorMeals.com/one50 and use code one50 to get 50% off. That’s code one50 at FactorMeals.com/one50 to get 50% off! Factor 75

Right now, you have an opportunity to choose a habit that will help you achieve your goals and you decide the future that you want for yourself. But you have to take action. We invite you to join Kaelyn and Geoff in reflecting back on 2020, and we hope you’ll join us in the journey of habit creation in 2021. This year is going to come with some unique challenges, but you can still come out on top if you make a plan and enlist support. If you would like to join us on our 66-day challenge, visit the1thing.com/habits. In this episode, you will learn... [01:07] Reflecting on 2020 [09:20] Finding a lead domino that affects all areas of your life [13:50] Deciding what habits you are going to form Links & Tools From This Episode the1thing.com/habits Mentioned in this episode: Factor 75 Head to FactorMeals.com/one50 and use code one50 to get 50% off. That’s code one50 at FactorMeals.com/one50 to get 50% off! Factor 75

Everything we do here at The ONE Thing is about time. Specifically, helping you better invest your time so you can achieve extraordinary results. When you invest your money, you have an expectation of gaining a return on that investment. While this is a widely known expectation, most people don’t hold their time to the same standard. As we talk about living an extraordinary life, a lot of it comes down to not living a life of regret  — and one of the most common regrets we hear is that people spent too much time at work, at the expense of investing their time with the people they love. What would it look like if you put your family first? If you made your family your ONE Thing, and made your business come after? That’s what Jon Vroman did. He woke up every morning saying he was going to be the best dad in the world, but he realized his calendar wasn’t saying the same thing. Find out what it looked like to go on the journey to becoming a family man with a business and not a businessman with a family. Your core values can help point you in the right direction. If you want to learn more about The ONE Thing Core Values Deck, visit the1thing.com/corevalues. In this episode, you will learn... [03:39] What Jon’s journey to begin the Front Row Dad movement was like [11:02] The decisions Jon made to shifting his life to family first [13:48] What it means to be a Front Row Dad [19:42] Balancing time with family and financial support [24:00] What’s making the biggest impact in his family [34:08] The ONE Thing to focus on your priorities Links & Tools From This Episode frontrowdads.com frontrowdads.com/podcast Mentioned in this episode: Factor 75 Head to FactorMeals.com/one50 and use code one50 to get 50% off. That’s code one50 at FactorMeals.com/one50 to get 50% off! Factor 75

This is part two of our interview series with Gary Keller, co-author of “The ONE Thing” and chairman of Keller-Williams Realty. In the last episode, we explored why deciding your habits decides your future and Gary talked about his fool-proof process for achieving any goal. In this episode, we dive into how Gary invests his time. Time is our most valuable resource: the one we can’t get more of. But most people go through life spending their time instead of investing it. When you invest your time, you expect a return, just like with money. Gary walks you through how he views time, how he plans it out as an investment, and why we behave the way we behave. There are two resources you are going to want to take advantage of after listening to this episode: Get our yearly planner at the1thing.com/planner and join our 66-day challenge at the1thing.com/habits. In this episode, you will learn... [07:00] Why Gary uses a paper planner [11:01] Protecting your time [14:39] Frontloading your priorities [20:31] How to make saying “no” easier Links & Tools From This Episode the1thing.com/planner the1thing.com/habits Mentioned in this episode: Factor 75 Head to FactorMeals.com/one50 and use code one50 to get 50% off. That’s code one50 at FactorMeals.com/one50 to get 50% off! Factor 75

How important do you think habits are in your life? The way you show up in the world today is a reflection of the habits you have formed over a lifetime. But many of us are forming habits by default instead of by design. Gary Keller, co-author of “The ONE Thing” and chairman of Keller-Williams, says that habits are everything. And they are for you as well. Gary is going to walk you through how he sets his big goals and how he identifies the ONE habit that, if he can put that in place, makes achieving that big goal easier or unnecessary. As you reflect on your goals this year, what’s the ONE habit that, if you formed it, would make achieving those big goals easier or unnecessary? Come January 1st, we are going to launch our members-only 66-Day Challenge to help you form those habits and decide your future.  Visit the1thing.com/habits to join in. In this episode, you will learn... [03:18] The role of habits in your life [10:22] The habits that allow you to be in relationship with your goals [19:56] Creating habits that allow you to think big Links & Tools From This Episode the1thing.com/habits Mentioned in this episode: Factor 75 Head to FactorMeals.com/one50 and use code one50 to get 50% off. That’s code one50 at FactorMeals.com/one50 to get 50% off! Factor 75

In “The ONE Thing,” Gary Keller and Jay Papasan write about the three commitments you must make if you want to live a life of extraordinary results: following the path of mastery, moving from being entrepreneurial to purposeful, and living the accountability cycle.  Are you making those commitments? Brandon Turner, who you may know from the Bigger Pockets podcast, shows us what it looks like to live those commitments. This is a vulnerable take on how one person who is a big thinker and goal-setter has gone on a path of living those three commitments—with his significant other. You’ll hear how his identity has played a role in the achievement of his goals, the importance of having a relationship with your goals, what to do when things change, and how going small can help you go really big over the long run. The path to everything you want starts with ONE Thing at a time. For Brandon, that ONE Thing is building a purposeful approach to setting goals. If you want to join us in setting goals, you can sign up for our Goal Setting Retreat at the1thing.com/setmygoals. In this episode, you will learn... [04:49] The importance of planning versus having a plan [10:10] How mindset changes action [16:51] Setting goals together with your partner [26:49] How goals inform who you are in the moment [36:59] Taking a purposeful approach to setting goals Links & Tools From This Episode biggerpockets.com Instagram: @beardybrandon Read "Rich Dad, Poor Dad" Mentioned in this episode: Factor 75 Head to FactorMeals.com/one50 and use code one50 to get 50% off. That’s code one50 at FactorMeals.com/one50 to get 50% off! Factor 75

What does it look like when times get hard and you’re not sure if you’re going to be able to achieve your goal anymore? How do you stay committed and achieve the goal? This episode is a case study about goals. Not about setting goals but having a relationship with them. Because we don’t need new or better ways to set goals — we just need a way to create a relationship with the goals that we do have. The purpose of a goal is not to achieve a result but to be appropriate in the moment. It’s who you become along the way to achieving that goal that matters. Hal Elrod is the author of “The Miracle Morning,” but this is not about “The Miracle Morning.” This is about Hal’s goal of creating “The Miracle Morning Movie” and the story of how he had to have a relationship with that goal to weather massive setbacks. Listen to his mindset and how he stayed committed, because every single one of us has something to learn from this. If you would like to join us in setting your goals and having a relationship with them for the next year, go to the1thing.com/setmygoals. In this episode, you will learn... [03:52] What made Hal want to do more after the massive success of his book [07:30] The six practices of the Miracle Morning [11:32] How Hal started the process of making his film [20:58] The mindset of working through a curveball [28:16] Advice for having a relationship with your goals Links & Tools From This Episode miraclemorningmovie.com Read: “The Miracle Morning” the1thing.com/setmygoals Mentioned in this episode: Factor 75 Head to FactorMeals.com/one50 and use code one50 to get 50% off. That’s code one50 at FactorMeals.com/one50 to get 50% off! Factor 75

The purpose of a goal is to be appropriate in the moment. Every year we set goals around the areas of our life that matter to us, and when we get to the end of the year we look back and say we’ll do better next year—especially around finances. The problem is that, until you learn to have a relationship with your goals, your future won’t change. When we look at some of the biggest causes of stress in our life, money often ends up at the top of the list. And almost all of us feel like we are meant for more, but we were never taught in school how to build wealth. David Greene learned to set goals for his wealth and have a relationship with them. He started out as a police officer with a dream to build wealth, and he made some crazy sacrifices to start acquiring properties—and just wait until you hear where he’s at now. You’ll be amazed when you hear The ONE Thing he did that, such by doing it, made everything else easier or unnecessary. Where do you want to be in five years? And what’s The ONE Thing you can do now, such that by doing it, everything else would become easier or unnecessary? If you’ve yet to set your goals, visit the1thing.com/setmygoals to join our Virtual Goal Setting Retreat. To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: the1thing.com/podcast. In this episode, you will learn... [01:50] What caused David to make a shift in his career [05:44] What it looked like to start saving money [11:22] Educating yourself to step up into your goals [17:53] What to do if you’re interested in entering the real estate industry [26:12] What BRRRR investing is and how to take advantage of it [35:55] David’s home buying system Links & Tools From This Episode biggerpockets.com instagram.com/davidgreene24 davidgreene24.com Read: "Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat" the1thing.com/setmygoals Mentioned in this episode: Factor 75 Head to FactorMeals.com/one50 and use code one50 to get 50% off. That’s code one50 at FactorMeals.com/one50 to get 50% off! Factor 75

What do you do when life throws you a curveball and forces you to reinvent the way that you work? Every one of us experienced that in 2020, and just about every one of us has struggled with this transition. But for everyone who was able to attend The ONE Thing Virtual Goal Setting Retreat, and especially for everyone on The ONE Thing team, we had the much-needed opportunity to get back in touch with our community, get empowered by it, and get reacquainted with our goals. We recorded this episode right after wrapping up the first weekend of the 2020 Virtual Couples Goal Setting Retreat because we just learned so much that we wanted to record it right away and share it with you as soon as possible. If you’re an individual or team, it’s not too late to attend the second weekend of the retreat live. You can sign up as an individual or as a team at the1thing.com/setmygoals. And if you couldn’t attend either weekend, don’t worry! We’re also recording all of these sessions, and you can still get access to all of the recordings until the end of the year if you sign up at the1thing.com/setmygoals. In this episode, you will learn... [01:15] Why do we do Couples Goal Setting Retreats? Why did we do one in 2020? [07:20] Our biggest highlights from the retreat [10:40] What Gary Keller said about relationships at the retreat [17:30] If this is your first time flexing your goal-setting muscle, start small [20:30] Setting goals as an individual or team [23:20] The habits that make goals possible Links & Tools From This Episode Sign up for the retreat and get access to all the recordings until the end of the 2020: the1thing.com/setmygoals “Episode 246: Keith Cunningham | How Business Owners Should Think During a Crisis” Mentioned in this episode: Factor 75 Head to FactorMeals.com/one50 and use code one50 to get 50% off. That’s code one50 at FactorMeals.com/one50 to get 50% off! Factor 75

When we originally launched The ONE Thing podcast, we understood the importance of having weekly conversations with people who were living The ONE Thing—the areas they were succeeding in, and the areas they were struggling with. While the principles are simple, it isn’t always easy. The purpose of a goal is not the result, it’s to be appropriate in the moment. It’s to inform how you behave right now to be in alignment with your goals. This weekend, we kick off our Virtual Goal Setting Retreat for couples, and the following weekend will be the retreat for individuals and teams. You can be anywhere you want in five years as long as you’re willing to line up your dominos and knock them over. You were destined to achieve amazing things in this world, and this retreat will give you the framework to get there. To learn more, you need to go to the1thing.com/setmygoals RIGHT NOW. To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: the1thing.com/podcast. Links & Tools From This Episode the1thing.com/setmygoals

We’ve been talking about goal-setting for a while now, but we wanted to talk about it from a different perspective. You’re going to hear a conversation between four powerful women about how this annual ritual has brought value to them and how their husbands have been brought in to support them. These are the hosts of Empire Building — Seychelle Van Poole, Vija Williams, Sarah Reynolds, and Wendy Papasan — a sister podcast to The ONE Thing. They are amazing wives, amazing mothers, and wildly successful business owners—and they are uncompromising that they can succeed at each. If you would like to join us on our virtual Goal Setting Retreat, visit the1thing.com/setmygoals. To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: the1thing.com/podcast. In this episode, you will learn... [02:58] Getting on the same page with our spouses [07:45] Why it’s important to set goals as a couple [17:10] Getting your partner on board [23:18] The framework for a goal-setting retreat Links & Tools From This Episode the1thing.com/setmygoals the1thing.com/resources/kick-ass-guide-to-your-couples-goal-setting-retreat Mentioned in this episode: Factor 75 Head to FactorMeals.com/one50 and use code one50 to get 50% off. That’s code one50 at FactorMeals.com/one50 to get 50% off! Factor 75

As leaders, It’s easy to get stuck in the idea that we always have to have the answers—that we always have to be prepared with the perfect response to deliver wisdom to our teams. But the thing about true leadership is that what you don’t say is just as important as what you do.  How you listen to your people is critical to keeping them engaged; valuing their ideas and their contributions and developing them into leaders themselves. Abe Shreve is the CEO of MAPS Business Coaching, the company that provides coaching around The ONE Thing. He shares what it means to lead like a coach. This is a sneak peak at what’s to come at this year’s Goal Setting Retreat. Visit the1thing.com/setmygoals to get your ticket to the retreat. To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: the1thing.com/podcast. In this episode, you will learn... [03:32] How coaching shows you how to think instead of telling you what to do [11:47] The psychology a leader needs to have [13:37] The two tools coaches need [26:32] Seeing these principles in action Links & Tools From This Episode the1thing.com/setmygoals linkedin.com/in/abraham-shreve-926bb629 Text MYCOACH to 33777 to receive our coaching questions Mentioned in this episode: Factor 75 Head to FactorMeals.com/one50 and use code one50 to get 50% off. That’s code one50 at FactorMeals.com/one50 to get 50% off! Factor 75

Imagine what becomes possible when you and your most important relationships get on the same page about your future. Spoiler alert: Everything. Jay and Wendy Papasan have been setting goals together for the last 14 years. As a result, they have a stronger relationship and a bigger life than they could ever imagine. So much of their success is a credit to the framework they’ve established for how they communicate, how they think big, and how they make an impact in the world. You’re going to hear them share the proven framework that’s catapulted their success and so many other people who’ve attended our goal-setting retreats. If you would like to join in on this experience, we strongly recommend you join our Goal Setting Retreat at the1thing.com/setmygoals. In this episode, you will learn... [04:41] What a couple’s goal-setting retreat looks like [08:07] The importance of getting in alignment with your life or business partner [17:27] How to enlist the support of someone who is resistant to goal setting [32:38] What you can do if there is a struggle around who will lead your couple’s goal-setting retreat Links & Tools From This Episode the1thing.com/setmygoals Mentioned in this episode: Factor 75 Head to FactorMeals.com/one50 and use code one50 to get 50% off. That’s code one50 at FactorMeals.com/one50 to get 50% off! Factor 75

We are entering the time of year where we start to set our goals for the upcoming year. The mistake people often make is that they commit to things that look attractive in the short run without understanding if it’s a distraction from where you want to go in the long run. How do we put a plan in place that honors both our short term commitments and long term goals? In this conversation, you’ll hear how Deirdre Wheatley-Liss reached out to our team because she needed some help. She discovered The ONE Thing a little over a year ago, and she started updating her 411 every week and having 411s with her team. As a result, she saw extraordinary growth in the midst of this wild and crazy year. But now she realizes that if she continues to go down the same path, she’s going to burn out. You’ll hear how she gets clarity on where she wants to be someday, and how that brings focus on what her goal needs to be for the next year. If you would like an experience like this, helping you set your goals to the now, we strongly recommend you join our Goal Setting Retreat at the1thing.com/setmygoals. In this episode, you will learn... [05:05] What happened when Deirdre implemented The ONE Thing [10:57] Finding out what matters to you [18:26] How to know that you’re on track for your goal [24:39] Getting a system in place [31:17] Finding the priorities to put in place to achieve your goal [36:53] Asking instead of telling Links & Tools From This Episode the1thing.com/setmygoals the1thing.com/training Mentioned in this episode: Factor 75 Head to FactorMeals.com/one50 and use code one50 to get 50% off. That’s code one50 at FactorMeals.com/one50 to get 50% off! Factor 75

Every year people set their goals and, without realizing it, they struggle to have a relationship with them. Gary Keller says that the purpose of a goal is not to achieve a result but to appropriate being in the moment; it’s a compass to help you identify how you have to behave today so that you’re in alignment with where you want to go. But before we can find alignment, we have to have clarity on our core values. Cathryn Lavery is the co-found of BestSelf Co., and she joined us at our goal-setting retreat last year with her fiance Emily Colman. By attending, not only did they figure out what their vision for their lives looked like together but they figured out what their core values were. And as it turned out, these values transformed their alignment in an unprecedented year. If you are interested in setting your goals and want some help discovering your core values, you can visit the1thing.com/corevalues to pre-order our Core Values Deck. And if you would like to learn more about the goal setting retreat, visit the1thing.com/setmygoals. In this episode, you will learn... [05:51] Setting goals together as a couple [11:31] Supporting each other through your process [18:12] Pivoting with clarity [23:09] Using your goals to inform how you behave [25:35] Advice for setting your goals Links & Tools From This Episode the1thing.com/corevalues the1thing.com/setmygoals Watch: It's Not About The Nail Mentioned in this episode: Factor 75 Head to FactorMeals.com/one50 and use code one50 to get 50% off. That’s code one50 at FactorMeals.com/one50 to get 50% off! Factor 75

If we want to look at the quality of our relationships, we have to look no further than the quality of the conversations that we have. Here’s the problem: The everyday conversations with the people we care about are either strengthening our relationships or undermining them—and we’re not always aware of which because we’re failing so slowly we think we’re succeeding. When it comes to marriages, it can be catastrophic. With children it can lead to relationships full of regret. And with business it can lead to millions of dollars lost that could have been realized. So how do we fix it? How do we get clear on how we communicate with the people who matter most so that we build amazing relationships and build extraordinary lives? Susan Scott of "Fierce Conversations" has been on the show before, and she’s going to help us answer those questions. If you want to learn more about The ONE Thing Couples Goal Setting Retreat, you can go to the1thing.com/setmygoals. To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: the1thing.com/podcast. In this episode, you will learn... [04:14] How you arrived at the results in your life one conversation at a time [09:02] Having conversations with yourself [14:45] Turning feedback into a conversation instead of a preconception [26:42] Getting comfortable with discomfort [35:18] Having the courage to have difficult conversations Links & Tools From This Episode fierceinc.com the1thing.com/setmygoals Read: "Fierce Conversations" Mentioned in this episode: Factor 75 Head to FactorMeals.com/one50 and use code one50 to get 50% off. That’s code one50 at FactorMeals.com/one50 to get 50% off! Factor 75

How do you succeed in health, your relationships, and with your money when there is so much uncertainty in the world? With all that’s going on, a lot of us have been facing challenges. Our health routines have been disrupted, our relationships have been strained, and a lot of our financial worlds have been rocked. Today, you’re going to hear stories from two groups of The ONE Thing members. One is a husband and wife couple who have gone on a journey of transforming their health, their wealth, and their relationship. The other is a corporate attorney who has leveraged The ONE Thing’s goal setting principles to not only maintain a thriving career this year but make sure she’s showing up as a wife and as a mother first. If you would like to learn more about The ONE Thing Goal Setting Retreat, visit the1thing.com/setmygoals. In this episode, you will learn... [04:11] Where Matt and Malinda were before The ONE Thing [06:58] Getting on the same page with their goals [14:20] How going through the goal setting framework helped prepare for the unpredictable [21:04] What to do when you’re treading water [27:19] Giving yourself permission to do one thing at a time [30:48] Going from naively confident to having actual confidence [38:25] Creating an accountability group [39:41] Where to start [45:59] How you can join the Goal Setting Retreat Links & Tools From This Episode the1thing.com/setmygoals Losing 100 Pounds & Eliminating $551K in Debt - ONE Habit at a Time Episode 186: How ONE Working Mom Changed Her Life | Casey Gocel Mentioned in this episode: Factor 75 Head to FactorMeals.com/one50 and use code one50 to get 50% off. That’s code one50 at FactorMeals.com/one50 to get 50% off! Factor 75

Wouldn’t it be great if you could fire up a time machine and travel to the end of this pandemic? Better yet, what if you could transform to an extraordinary future where you not only accomplish all your big goals, but you achieve them without stress or overwhelm? This may sound like a fantasy, but it’s more achievable than you think. When you practice mental time travel and get clarity on where you want to go, you can rewind the steps to where you are now and devise a plan to get there. This is what we call “goal setting to the now.” In this episode, we’re going to walk through what this concept has done in our lives. By setting five year goals and then really big “someday” goals, and aligning your actions today with those goals, you will have a simple plan to follow that gets you closer to the life you want every day. If this sounds interesting to you, you can join our annual Goal Setting Retreat by visiting the1thing.com/setmygoals. In this episode, you will learn... [02:57] The first time we did goal setting to the now [07:55] How to get your significant other on board [09:12] Using goals to determine your activities [14:02] The power of long-term thinking [20:31] Getting clarity on your “someday goals” [23:30] Living life by design Links & Tools From This Episode the1thing.com/setmygoals Mentioned in this episode: Factor 75 Head to FactorMeals.com/one50 and use code one50 to get 50% off. That’s code one50 at FactorMeals.com/one50 to get 50% off! Factor 75

Is your relationship moving forward or are you caught in a predictable loop of business as usual? There’s nothing wrong with your day-to-day routine when everything is fine. But ask yourself: Is fine where extraordinary happens? Sometimes you’re at a point in your life where you don’t have a specific challenge to overcome—and that can be a good thing—and yet, sometimes, it can feel like you’re meant for something more. How do you take back control of your relationship and your life? Meet Monica and Chris Tschantz. They were living a good life, and everything was fine. But behind the scenes, they were overworked, lacked purposeful connection, and struggled to find clarity for what they wanted in their life. One conversation they had at The ONE Thing Goal Setting Retreat started them down the path to increased happiness, extreme alignment, and renewed clarity on what mattered most—and what they needed to let go. The extraordinary outcome of a small, two-day investment was that they got their life back. This is what becomes possible when you take time to become aligned with your most important relationships. If you want to do the same, join us at our the1thing.com/setmygoals. In this episode, you will learn... [02:24] Being introduced to The ONE Thing. [06:25] Aligning your behavior around your goals [15:58] Lessons learned from the couples retreat [21:09] What to do when your goals aren’t the same Links & Tools From This Episode the1thing.com/setmygoals Mentioned in this episode: Factor 75 Head to FactorMeals.com/one50 and use code one50 to get 50% off. That’s code one50 at FactorMeals.com/one50 to get 50% off! Factor 75

Socrates said, “The secret of change is to focus all of your energy not on fighting the old, but on building the new.” The truth is that change is hard—especially uninvited change. It is often that change that pushes you in directions you would have otherwise never explored, and that’s where growth happens. What becomes possible if, when ushered into new territory, you quickly reset your vision on what you are creating and let go of what existed before? Donna Miller’s proven business model of over 25 years was suddenly tested in ways that she couldn’t have imagined. As she was forced to double-down and reexamine every area of what once was, she did more than rebuild her business strategy — she also pivoted her leadership approach, and the results have been extraordinary.   If you’re interested in learning more about how to set goals for the upcoming year and want to check out our upcoming Virtual Goal Setting Retreat, visit the1thing.com/setmygoals.   In this episode, you will learn... [02:00] What Donna did to prepare her team to adopt The ONE Thing model [10:01] The ONE Thing Donna did to challenge her team to show up differently [18:28] How finding clarity on your values fuels your business [22:26] Planning ahead for next year   Links & Tools From This Episode the1thing.com/setmygoals c3workplace.com   Mentioned in this episode: Factor 75 Head to FactorMeals.com/one50 and use code one50 to get 50% off. That’s code one50 at FactorMeals.com/one50 to get 50% off! Factor 75

What do you think the future of your work could look like? With everything that’s going on, we have the opportunity to pause, to ask different questions, and to reevaluate what our vision for the future looks like. All around the world, people’s opinions of what the future of work looks like have changed. We’re going to walk you through the questions we’ve been asking over the last few months, the research we’ve been doing, how our vision has changed, and how the principles of The ONE Thing line up with it—all in service of you going on your own journey to ask what the future of your work will look like. In every shift, there is a gift. This is a chance to look at the goals we’ve set and decide if they are still the same. One way to envision your future is to get clear on your values. Your values will inform the habits you make every day, and they will set the stage for what the future of work looks like for you. If you need help prioritizing your values, you can join the waiting list for our The ONE Thing Values Deck at the1thing.com/corevalues. In this episode, you will learn... [05:02] What The ONE Thing is doing to adapt [12:02] The questions to ask when moving to remote work [20:23] Letting your team lead with their priorities [25:29] How you maintain culture and build it virtually [28:33] Establishing your values and living them Links & Tools From This Episode the1thing.com/corevalues the1thing.com/training Mentioned in this episode: Factor 75 Head to FactorMeals.com/one50 and use code one50 to get 50% off. That’s code one50 at FactorMeals.com/one50 to get 50% off! Factor 75

What if we told you that you are only one habit away from making your goal a reality? It’s the truth. The problem is that, while habit formation is simple, it can be challenging. For anyone who’s tried to make a habit stick you know what it feels like to struggle with consistency and doubt. BJ Fogg, the author of the best-selling book “Tiny Habits”, is going to help you understand that the key to habit formation is not about thinking big and acting big: It’s about thinking big and going small and trusting that, if you can identify that domino and whack away at it, all of the other dominos will fall. Some habits take longer to form than others, and that’s why we’re having this conversation today. We’re going to dissect why the key to habit formation is all about forming tiny habits. Going small takes courage when our ego wants to go big. The path to getting everything you want starts with one thing at a time. Do you have the courage to go small? We want to be on the journey with you. Visit the1thing.com/setmygoals to attend our Virtual Goal Setting Retreat. In this episode, you will learn... [06:57] Why it’s so important to go small to see success [12:08] How to get better at saying no [14:34] The behavior model [23:44] How BJ trained 10,000 people to floss [27:36] How to shift your identity to support your new behavior [36:35] Some of BJs most profound habits [41:11] What a “super fridge” is [46:31] Aligning Tiny Habits with The ONE Thing [52:10] How to design a successful moment Links & Tools From This Episode tinyhabits.com bjfogg.com Read: “Tiny Habits” Mentioned in this episode: Factor 75 Head to FactorMeals.com/one50 and use code one50 to get 50% off. That’s code one50 at FactorMeals.com/one50 to get 50% off! Factor 75

How do we unpack the lies that keep us from experiencing extraordinary success? One lie in particular that holds most people back is that “big is bad.” It’s tricky to debunk because, when you put “big” and “results” in the same sentence, many people jump straight to thinking that big is complex, time-consuming, or intimidating. But the four ambitious leaders of the Empire Building podcast live in a way that embraces big thinking. The massive goals they’ve set for their businesses are only exceeded by their even bigger visions for what it means to live an extraordinary life. They are successful entrepreneurs, philanthropists, wives, and mothers who have started and expanded multi-million dollar businesses, and they share their tips for thinking bigger than you ever thought possible. It is so important to surround yourself with people who build you up and support you. If you want to bring bigger thinking and more support to the people around you, visit the1thing.com/setmygoals to join our virtual goal-setting retreat. In this episode, you will learn... [01:55] Meeting the hosts of the Empire Building podcast [04:48] What an empire builder is [07:29] Building a business that succeeds through others [16:11] Challenges you face as building a big business and big life [32:22] How to think bigger [42:27] Women building empires Links & Tools From This Episode Amplify: amplifyevent.com Empire Building Podcast: go.kw.com/empire-building Mentioned in this episode: Factor 75 Head to FactorMeals.com/one50 and use code one50 to get 50% off. That’s code one50 at FactorMeals.com/one50 to get 50% off! Factor 75

How is your health right now? For many of us, The ONE Thing is our health – or it should be. We get so busy and stuck in the day-to-day that we often neglect healthy choices and, instead, opt for convenience. Or we just feel so busy that making a healthy meal or going to the gym just feels impossible. Today, we want to introduce you to someone who has spent the last few years making health Her ONE Thing, and as a result, lost over 100 pounds. This is a journey that has completely transformed her productivity and personal fulfillment, in addition to her health. Laurie Roth is the Learning Experience Designer here on The ONE Thing team and we can’t wait for you to hear her story. We are kicking off our community-wide 66-Day Challenge soon. If you want to join us visit the1thing.com/habits.   In this episode, you will learn... [7:07] Why so many of us struggle with our health, for a long time, even though we know it’s important [10:08] How to recruit accountability partners (and why you should) [14:41] What habits can help you achieve a holistic health transformation [16:28] The lead domino that will help you take control of your health [24:33] Why perfection is overrated [27:52] The ONE thing you can do to hit the reset button in your life   Links & Tools From This Episode Join the 66-Day Challenge at the1thing.com/habits Connect with Laurie: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurie-roth-555190b/   Mentioned in this episode: Factor 75 Head to FactorMeals.com/one50 and use code one50 to get 50% off. That’s code one50 at FactorMeals.com/one50 to get 50% off! Factor 75

If you want to change your life, you have to get honest with yourself. What’s working? What isn’t working? Who’s bringing you forward and who’s bringing you back? Candid self-reflection can reveal things you wish weren’t there, but knowing what you’re dealing with makes big change possible. Our guest, Grace Vroom, knew something had to give; there were countless areas of her life that she wanted to improve, but it was only after getting honest about her addiction to alcohol that she started to make any progress. Sobriety felt like such a daunting must-do on Grace’s self-improvement to-do list that she didn’t know how to start and she didn’t think she could sustain it. As you listen to this episode, we challenge you to pay close attention to what her lead domino was — it was so small that it might surprise you.   We are kicking off our community-wide 66-Day Challenge soon. If you want to join us visit the1thing.com/habits.   To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: the1thing.com/podcast.   In this episode, you will learn... [4:34] What the lead domino for change might look like in your life [8:58] Why your lead domino might not be what you expect it to be [18:36] How to create a habit of connecting with people [23:47] How to trust in the domino effect [31:27] ONE thing you can do to start your journey towards sobriety   Links & Tools From This Episode Learn more at www.gracevroom.com Join the 66-Day Challenge at the1thing.com/habits   Mentioned in this episode: Factor 75 Head to FactorMeals.com/one50 and use code one50 to get 50% off. That’s code one50 at FactorMeals.com/one50 to get 50% off! Factor 75

Have you taken any time to be grateful today? When we think about forming power habits, we often think about doing something that will improve our productivity or health. We rarely consider the transformative power of mindset habits, and one of the most powerful habits is gratitude. That may seem like an easy or trivial thing, but in practice, embodying a state of gratitude every day is both surprisingly challenging and significant. Our guest John Israel, founder of The Mr. Thank You Project and author of "The Mr. Thank You Project," experienced an epiphany: if he wanted to make a huge, positive impact on the world, he had to start by doing just ONE thing to express his gratitude every day. This ONE habit, over time, has truly unleashed something extraordinary, and in this episode, we invite you to become a part of it. If you want to set yourself up for success on your 66-day challenge, try the free 66-Day Challenge Training. In this episode, you will learn... [10:08] How to form a keystone habit for embodying gratitude [18:31] How to manage your time so that you don’t fail a 66-day (or 365-day) challenge [22:36] How to be grateful when you don’t want to be [37:34] Why you should consider doing your own 66-day challenge Links & Tools From This Episode the1thing.com/habits Mr. Thank You Project: https://mrthankyou.com Read: The Mr. Thank You Project Mentioned in this episode: Factor 75 Head to FactorMeals.com/one50 and use code one50 to get 50% off. That’s code one50 at FactorMeals.com/one50 to get 50% off! Factor 75

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Did you come into this year imaging what was possible for yourself? Many of us had big plans for all the things we were going to accomplish this year—whether personally, professionally, or both—and then COVID-19 hit and we were derailed by our new reality. None of us had the existing habits we needed to support our new environments. Tom Bilyeu took a look at his life and realized he was capable of more. He decided to be the kind of person whose habits brought him closer to his health goals and he exercises them every day. While he calls himself an “average person,” he credits habits and routines with allowing him to experience overwhelming success in his life, his business, and most importantly, his health. The path to getting everything you want starts with one habit at a time. When you choose to form a habit around ONE Thing, and you have the support of a community around you, everything becomes easier. You can learn more about our upcoming habit-forming 66-Day Challenge at the1thing.com/habits. In this episode, you will learn... [05:40] The lie of productivity [07:36] The challenge of creating new habits [14:44] The simplest knowledge for making change [17:04] Creating habits around exercise [20:35] Saying “yes” to something is saying “no” to something else [24:32] Getting your spouse on board with your goals [29:14] Staying motivated [39:18] Getting clarity on what matters most Links & Tools From This Episode Join our 66-Day Challenge: the1thing.com/habits Learn more at ImpactTheory.com: Website Twitter: twitter.com/tombilyeu Facebook: facebook.com/tombilyeu Instagram: instagram.com/tombilyeu Mentioned in this episode: Factor 75 Head to FactorMeals.com/one50 and use code one50 to get 50% off. That’s code one50 at FactorMeals.com/one50 to get 50% off! Factor 75

Think back to your childhood: What did you want to be when you grew up? What dreams did you have for yourself? What did you envision your life looking like? Along your journey, you may have come up across ceilings of achievement—or on the other end, you may have been thinking too small. Any time you are hitting up against a ceiling of achievement in your life, you are missing either a person or a system, and today we’re going to look at exactly why that is true. Having the right people in our lives, and the right systems in place to help us do what we do efficiently, can allow us to achieve more than we ever thought possible. Chris Winton grew up with the dream of becoming a manager for the local grocery store, and today—because of having the right mentors and learning the right leadership skills along the way—he finds himself as the officer at a Fortune 50 company. He is the author of the new book “C-4 Leadership” and has a tremendous amount of value to share. What’s one thing you can put into action today? Take a moment to pause, sit in silence, dream, and ask yourself a question. That simple action may make the difference between spending your time or investing it. To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: the1thing.com/podcast. In this episode, you will learn... [02:48] When Chris noticed his family was financially struggling [07:38] Reaching up for knowledge and reaching down for guidance [14:25] Thinking too small [17:11] The 4 C’s [22:04] Meeting the right people [27:26] How to galvanize a group of people by communicating in story form [29:57] How to make leaders more coach-like [33:31] Taking a stand for the whole person, not just the employee [36:35] How to dream bigger Links & Tools From This Episode Learn more: chriswinton.com Read “C-4 Leadership” linkedin.com/in/chris-winton-08377510 Mentioned in this episode: Factor 75 Head to FactorMeals.com/one50 and use code one50 to get 50% off. That’s code one50 at FactorMeals.com/one50 to get 50% off! Factor 75

How do we lead people through fear? The answer, as simple as it may seem, is goals—but the right goals. If the purpose of a goal is to be appropriate in the moment, many of us have lost sight of the fact that our actions may not be leading us to where we want to go. We don’t want to sacrifice our long-term visions and our long-term goals based on short-term circumstances. As an individual, you can either be focusing on the past, the present, or the future. If you’re focusing on the past or present, you can’t move forward. The only way you move forward is by having goals, focusing on those goals, and allowing those goals to inform how you behave today so that you start knocking the dominos down that make everything else easier or unnecessary. How are you doing at having a relationship with your goals, and do you need any changes? Now is the time to reflect on that and start thinking about the future and ensure that you are moving in the right direction for what makes sense today. If you feel like now is the time to get back into the driver's seat and getting intentional with your goals, you can join our Virtual Goal Setting Retreats at the1thing.com/setmygoals. In this episode, you will learn... [03:51] Having a relationship with our goals [09:31] Adjusting our goals for today [26:40] The problems with most people’s goals [43:40] Two people’s experience with the Goal Setting Retreat Links & Tools From This Episode the1thing.com/setmygoals Mentioned in this episode: Factor 75 Head to FactorMeals.com/one50 and use code one50 to get 50% off. That’s code one50 at FactorMeals.com/one50 to get 50% off! Factor 75

Are you living a life by default or a life by design? Most people go through their lives by default: They wake up, check email, show up to the office, check email again, go to their first meeting, check email again, etc. And by the end of the day, they wonder why they didn’t get anything done. Day after day, this is how things play out, and they get to where they are by default — without intention or design. Billionaires do things differently. They imagine what they want their lives to look like someday, even if they don’t know. They push past “I don’t know” and search for an answer. You have to think big, go small, and trust the dominos will fall — and in this episode, we share the models you can follow along the journey. If you are ready to take action, we encourage you to go to the1thing.com/setmygoal and you can learn more about implementing these frameworks. In this episode, you will learn... [02:21] Priorities and values from the community [12:18] Pro tips of the GPS [17:15] Going small and having a relationship with one category [22:42] Front-loading your goals Links & Tools From This Episode the1thing.com/setmygoal Mentioned in this episode: Factor 75 Head to FactorMeals.com/one50 and use code one50 to get 50% off. That’s code one50 at FactorMeals.com/one50 to get 50% off! Factor 75

Do you ever find yourself going through the motions? Operating as if you’re on auto-pilot? Sometimes we get so used to the way things are that we forget to imagine the potential for the way things could be if we set our mind to it — if we asked the big questions and took the time to search for those answers. As a result, we settle into what’s comfortable in exchange for what’s possible. No one achieves greatness on auto-pilot. So many people are living their lives by default instead of by design. When you go through life by default you’re committing to something ordinary. You’re choosing good enough when a life of impact, legacy, and abundance could be available to you. We’re going to dive into why goal setting to the now matters, the models that make accomplishing big goals possible, and unpacking the limiting beliefs that could be stopping you. If you feel like you would like to take action, we encourage you to go to the1thing.com/setmygoal and you can learn more about implementing these frameworks. To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: the1thing.com/podcast. In this episode, you will learn... [03:34] Staying in relationship with our goals [07:57] The types of goals we set and how they serve us [13:50] How to live The ONE Thing [19:54] Time blocking your priorities [23:48] Recapping how billionaires set their goals [27:06] Setting goals with the people who have a stake in your success Links & Tools From This Episode the1thing.com/setmygoal Mentioned in this episode: Factor 75 Head to FactorMeals.com/one50 and use code one50 to get 50% off. That’s code one50 at FactorMeals.com/one50 to get 50% off! Factor 75

While we’ve all been forced to change the way we work and get things done, there’s one thing that hasn’t changed — the need to have conversations with the people that matter most, conversations that enrich our relationships. While we’ve all been working from home, this has presented its own set of circumstances. We’ve been closer to some people, which could create conflict, and knowing how to have conversations to enrich that relationship may be a mystery to some people. And since we have been more distant from our teams and our customers, we need to figure out how to have those conversations as well. That’s why we reached out to our friends at Fierce Conversations. Their model for how to have fierce conversations is more relevant than ever. You’re going to meet their Senior Vice President of Learning, Ronna Detrick. You’re going to hear about what it was like for their organization to pivot, finding her ONE Thing, and dive deep into the fierce conversation model. If you find yourself struggling with clarity on what your goals and priorities are, visit the1thing.com/training and learn more about how we are facilitating our Goal Setting Retreat virtually this year. In this episode, you will learn... [04:34] What fierce conversations are [07:48] How Fierce Conversations are pivoting during this time [13:26] Finding Ronna’s ONE Thing [24:48] Using the fierce conversation models [30:12] How to start having fierce conversations [35:21] Enriching relationships Links & Tools From This Episode the1thing.com/training fierceinc.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/ronnadetrick Do you run a small business? Small business owners wear a lot of hats. Some of those hats feel incredible to wear. However, filing taxes and running payroll... well, for most of us, they don’t feel great and they’re not our ONE thing. That’s where Gusto comes in to help you make payroll, taxes, and HR easy. So ask yourself, it time to take off some of your hats? You can get three FREE months when you run your first payroll at Gusto.com/ONE. Does your calendar feel out of control? Time is the most valuable asset we have, but the tools we have to manage that time are broken. Woven was created to build into your calendar all the things you need: syncing, scheduling, analytics — all in one place, so you can own your schedule and make time for what matters most. Try Woven today for FREE at Woven.com/podcast/ONE. Mentioned in this episode: Factor 75 Head to FactorMeals.com/one50 and use code one50 to get 50% off. That’s code one50 at FactorMeals.com/one50 to get 50% off! Factor 75

Do you think you could turn your life around in just 12 months? Every single one of us is constantly looking up, imagining a future, and asking ourselves how we actually get there. How do we bridge the gap? How do we ensure that the things that show up on our calendar this week put us in alignment with the type of life that we want to be living? Ryan Moran is the owner of capitalism.com, he has built several big businesses in a short period of time, and he is the author of the best-selling book “12 Months to $1 Million: How to Pick a Winning Product, Build a Real Business, and Become a Seven-Figure Entrepreneur.” He’s going to share with us his formula for building a massively profitable business in one year — from scratch — starting with one simple step. We are here to shepherd you along on your journey to finding your ONE Thing. Today we launched our Virtual Goal Setting Retreat series to help you get clarity on your goals right now, which ones you need to discard, and which you need to recommit to. This will set us up to come together at the end of the year and cast a vision for the next year. To learn more, visit the1thing.com/setmygoals. In this episode, you will learn... [01:55] Why you should trust Ryan’s knowledge [05:20] Taking responsibility for your freedom [07:41] The opportunities in business today [12:29] How to find the one person you need to serve [16:44] How to identify the journey your customer is on [21:01] The importance of ONE customer [29:41] The three stages of building a business [36:30] The biggest mistakes people make during this process [41:12] What to do when you are starting from scratch [47:21] How to balance revenue with finding who to serve Links & Tools From This Episode Capitalism.com Learn more: ryandanielmoran.com Read: “12 Months to $1 Million" Virtual Goal Setting Retreat: the1thing.com/setmygoals Mentioned in this episode: Factor 75 Head to FactorMeals.com/one50 and use code one50 to get 50% off. That’s code one50 at FactorMeals.com/one50 to get 50% off! Factor 75

Are you holding on too tightly to the way things used to be? With all that is going on today, there is so much uncertainty. A marked lack of clarity. As business owners, what are some of the things we should be thinking about right now? Don’t let the past, and your attachment to it, stop you from casting a new vision that will bring you into the future. To help you get clarity, we sat down with past guest Keith Cunningham. He is one of the most important business voices of our time because he challenges us to look at our businesses and identify what opportunities we have today that we didn’t have in the past — and that’s just what so many people need at this moment. Many of us are facing the challenge of having our goals become irrelevant or unattainable in an instant. We have a second interview with Keith Cunningham where he walks through in detail what he did when he was at rock bottom to build himself back up — way back. That will be shared during our virtual goal-setting retreats this fall. If you want to learn more about that, you can go to the1thing.com/setmygoals. In this episode, you will learn... [09:56] Strengthening your ability to make decisions [14:55] How we should be thinking to remain cautious [24:12] Why we need to be willing to reinvent ourselves [27:45] The three audits every business owner needs to be doing [32:25] The ONE question you can ask yourself to move forward Links & Tools From This Episode Learn more about Keith: keystothevault.com Virtual Goal Setting Retreat: the1thing.com/setmygoals Mentioned in this episode: Factor 75 Head to FactorMeals.com/one50 and use code one50 to get 50% off. That’s code one50 at FactorMeals.com/one50 to get 50% off! Factor 75

Are your goals still achievable? Do they still matter? With all that’s going on in the world, people are really struggling with having a relationship with their goals — because the world has changed. As committed practice leaders of The ONE Thing, how do we get clarity on what our goals are moving forward, and how do we have a relationship with them so that, every single week, we know we are knocking the dominos down that put us on track for living the life we want? You have questions as you go on your journey to living The ONE Thing, so we’re sitting down with one of the co-authors, Jay Papasan, to answer those questions. Many of our answers today stem from the model we teach in our Goal-Setting Retreat. With all the changes that are happening now, we’ve found a way to make this available virtually for couples, individuals, and teams. You can learn more by going to the1thing.com/setmygoals. In this episode, you will learn... [01:58] How to justify time off when things are so uncertain [07:02] Bringing your team together while working remotely [14:14] Reevaluating your near-term GPS [21:51] How to look at college moving forward [25:40] Getting through insecurities about money Links & Tools From This Episode the1thing.com/setmygoals   Mentioned in this episode: Factor 75 Head to FactorMeals.com/one50 and use code one50 to get 50% off. That’s code one50 at FactorMeals.com/one50 to get 50% off! Factor 75

Welcome to 2020 2.0: The new version of your year you weren’t expecting. So many people out there are throwing in the towel on this year and calling it a wash. We know you’re different — or at least, you want to be — that you ignore the setbacks and keep going in the face of uncertainty. When your goals for the year were canceled by a global pandemic you likely asked the question, “What's the ONE Thing I can do that will make everything else easier or unnecessary?” We’ve been asking the same question every day with you in mind: What is The ONE Thing we can do for our community? The answer is surprisingly simple — The world doesn’t need a new way to set goals, they need to find a way to have a relationship with them. The vast majority of people need to be able to follow a process that will help them evaluate the goals they set this year, discard the ones that are no longer relevant, and recommit to the ones that matter most. The best way we can help you do that is by granting you access to our The Goal Setting Master Course. You can learn more about our proven models for setting and having a relationship with your goals by visiting the1thing.com/setmygoals. We believe this is the highest way we can serve you. In this episode, you will learn... [01:57] How to create a relationship with your goals [06:05] Making our processes available virtually [07:55] Distinct virtual retreat experiences   Links & Tools From This Episode the1thing.com/setmygoals

If you could only choose one of the needs of your business to meet, which would you choose? Humans have a hierarchy of needs. It starts with psychological needs like water, food, and air. We have a need for safety — personal security, access to resources. We have a need for belonging, love, esteem, and at the very top, self-actualization. And just like humans have a hierarchy of needs, so too do our businesses. As humans, we’re instinctually wired to go for these things, and in the right order, but our businesses are not. Mike Michalowicz, author of the best-selling book ""Profit First" and the upcoming book “Fix This Next,” talks about how you can adapt your business to focus on the things that matter most, and in the order that makes the most sense. To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: the1thing.com/podcast. In this episode, you will learn... [04:35] What inspired Mike to write “Fix This Next” [08:54] The 5 levels of business needs [12:58] The recession response pattern [22:31] The mindset that you need to adopt [32:29] Our obligation to sell in this market [36:05] How to figure out what to fix next [37:48] Focusing on profit first [42:43] How to implement the “Fix This Next” model effectively [50:48] The 10-10-10 Method [58:42] Block control Links & Tools From This Episode Learn more: mikemotorbike.com Read: "Profit First" Read: “Fix This Next” Twitter: @MikeMichalowicz Facebook: MikeMichalowiczFanPage Instagram: @mikemichalowicz Mentioned in this episode: Factor 75 Head to FactorMeals.com/one50 and use code one50 to get 50% off. That’s code one50 at FactorMeals.com/one50 to get 50% off! Factor 75

When you’re looking to achieve something extraordinary, you have to unlock the potential that lies within you. So many of us struggle with this. We think we are doing the best that we can do — but, really, most of us don’t know how much we’re capable of because we have never pushed ourselves past the point of discomfort. So, how do we find models and systems that allow us to shatter our ceiling of achievement? Mark Divine is a former Navy SEAL commander, the New York Times best-selling author of The Way of the SEAL and Staring Down the Wolf, and the founder of Unbeatable Mind and SEAL Fit. When he recognized he was going down the wrong path in life, he began to ask better questions and examine the underlying story that had led him there. Through the process of investigation and meditation, he found what he believes he was meant to do. To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: the1thing.com/podcast. In this episode, you will learn... [00:57] Why somebody would make the decision to become a Navy SEAL [07:01] Developing the habit of meditation [11:47] Starting with box breathing [16:56] What it means to stare down the wolf [25:23] Feeding the right wolf [33:37] Getting clear about what you should and should not be doing [40:15] Habituating excellence Links & Tools From This Episode Learn more: markdivine.com Listen: Unbeatable Minds Podcast Read: Staring Down the Wolf Read: The Way of the SEAL  Coaching: unbeatablemind.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/markdivine Facebook: facebook.com/sealfit Instagram: instagram.com/RealMarkDivine Twitter: twitter.com/sealfit Mentioned in this episode: Factor 75 Head to FactorMeals.com/one50 and use code one50 to get 50% off. That’s code one50 at FactorMeals.com/one50 to get 50% off! Factor 75

It should be obvious by now: This is not business as usual. This is business like we’ve never seen it before. As leaders, we’re required to lead our teams, our brands, and our organizations like we’ve never led them before. Managing a crisis is about more than just staying afloat for the next few months — it’s about looking far enough ahead to point your people in a direction while also remaining agile enough to respond to challenges as they come. So, in this episode, we are sharing the strategies we use to help organizations — not only to ensure there’s a vision for the future but to make sure there is extreme clarity and alignment on what the priorities are right now. Whether you are a leader, an individual contributor, or an entrepreneur, this information still applies to you. Every single one of us needs a vision for where we’re going, clarity on what our priorities are, and the ability to manage our time so that we can get things done. If you need help with this, head over to the1thing.com/training. If you’re an individual, we recommend the Goal-Setting Master Course. If you are a leader inside an organization and would like to have this rolled out for you, head over to the corporate section to find out more about our virtual training.   In this episode, you will learn... [02:15] How managing this crisis is a blessing in disguise [06:38] How uncertain times uncover vulnerabilities [12:12] Getting on the same page as a team [20:18] Letting go of old business plans and goals [28:04] The importance of supporting your teams [31:11] Getting clear on your goals   Links & Tools From This Episode the1thing.com/training Mentioned in this episode: Factor 75 Head to FactorMeals.com/one50 and use code one50 to get 50% off. That’s code one50 at FactorMeals.com/one50 to get 50% off! Factor 75

With everything that’s going on in the world, every single one of us is dealing with ONE Thing: fear. Fear of the unknown, fear of what’s going to happen to our businesses, our income, our jobs. How do you actually deal with that fear? We all face fear, but it doesn’t have to be a bad thing — on the other side of fear is opportunity. Patrick Sweeney goes by the title of Fear Guru, and not only is he a subject matter expert when it comes to fear, but he has also been a tremendously successful entrepreneur. He is the author of the best-selling book Fear Is Fuel, and he’s going to show you how to move through your fear and seize the opportunity that awaits you on the other side. To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: the1thing.com/podcast. In this episode, you will learn... [01:41] Patrick’s background that led to his book [09:11] The role of fear in our life [14:24] The fears we have an opportunity to work through [19:45] The process of working through your fear [27:20] Noticing and naming your fear [32:31] Taking one step at a time [43:08] The ONE Thing you can do to turn your fear into fuel Links & Tools From This Episode Learn more: pjsweeney.com Instagram: @thefearguru Read: Fear Is Fuel Mentioned in this episode: Factor 75 Head to FactorMeals.com/one50 and use code one50 to get 50% off. That’s code one50 at FactorMeals.com/one50 to get 50% off! Factor 75

How are you adapting in these unprecedented times? The path of living The ONE Thing is relatively simple: you identify Your ONE Thing, you time block Your ONE Thing, and you protect your time block. That is a path of mastery that you go down over the course of your life. But we’ve been dealt a new hand now and circumstances have changed. We have to pivot and make sure that we can still be productive in the areas of our life that matter most. Ask yourself: what is The ONE Thing you can do, such that by doing it, everything else will be easier or unnecessary? Even in difficult times, the question and the process are still the same. Look at your life today and find out what you can be doing to knock over that lead domino. And don’t forget to give yourself some grace. We’re all facing this together. To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: the1thing.com/podcast. In this episode, you will learn... [03:44] Shifting your mindset to acknowledge the reality today [16:41] Determining what your new ONE Thing will be [32:49] How to make your calendar reflect your priorities [43:54] What protecting our time blocks looks like today Mentioned in this episode: Factor 75 Head to FactorMeals.com/one50 and use code one50 to get 50% off. That’s code one50 at FactorMeals.com/one50 to get 50% off! Factor 75

With everything that’s happening right now with COVID-19, we know that you have questions. So, we’re going to experiment with a new format in which Jay Papasan answers questions from the community. This has been on the back of our 411 for a while and this is a great opportunity to try it out. If you would like some additional support, visit the1thing.com/training. There is a goal-setting master course that can help you set new goals for this new world. In this episode, you will learn... [02:40] How to stay positive and productive under uncertainty [09:14] How to reset your priorities [18:49] How to avoid wasting time and moving backward [23:11] Finding the right pivot you need to take [28:26] Finding a fresh perspective [32:34] How to tackle having kids at home all day Links & Tools From This Episode the1thing.com/training Mentioned in this episode: Factor 75 Head to FactorMeals.com/one50 and use code one50 to get 50% off. That’s code one50 at FactorMeals.com/one50 to get 50% off! Factor 75

The path to getting everything you want starts with getting one thing at a time. But there are so many things that we want in our lives, and when we view all the things that we need to do, it can be overwhelming. However, when we start living The ONE Thing, we learn to view that overwhelming list of things to do as dominos, line them up, and knock the first one over. The secret to living The ONE Thing is to think big, go small, and trust that the dominos will fall. Matt Plumer has an amazing story that will show you how simple it can be. At one point in his life, he found himself weighing 300 pounds with a drinking problem, a gambling problem, a smoking problem, and a marriage was on the brink of collapse. Today, he has lost over 100 pounds, gotten ahold of his addictions, paid off $500,000 worth of debt, and reinvigorated his relationship. And in this episode, we’re going to walk through how making so much change started with just ONE simple thing. We are launching a new 66-day community challenge. While the vast majority of people who have gone on a 66-day challenge have failed, 78% of the people who participated in our last community challenge succeeded. The difference between failure and success, for many of us, is a community to offer support along the way. If you’d like to join us on a 66-day challenge, you can visit the1thing.com/habits. In this episode, you will learn... [03:19] What led to hitting that rock-bottom moment [05:56] Finding your lead domino [11:30] Aligning with your partner [18:31] How The ONE Thing can help you on your journey [21:38] How setting goals to the now works [24:51] Setting keystone habits Links & Tools From This Episode 66-Day Challenge: the1thing.com/habits Mentioned in this episode: Factor 75 Head to FactorMeals.com/one50 and use code one50 to get 50% off. That’s code one50 at FactorMeals.com/one50 to get 50% off! Factor 75

Why did you get into business in the first place? Most of us start businesses or aspire to start businesses because we want financial freedom and flexibility. And yet, the stats show that the majority of small business owners don’t have those things. That’s because there is ONE Thing that they don’t do — but if they started doing this ONE thing immediately, it would guarantee profitability for the rest of their life. Mike Michalowicz, the best-selling author of Profit First and the upcoming book Fix This Next, is going to walk you through a very simple plan. Pay attention to the lead domino because it is so small it is going to feel like cheating, but when you knock it over you’ll be well on your way to living a life of profitability. At the end of April, we will be holding a live webinar featuring Mike where we talk about his new book, Fix This Next. The main thesis behind the book is that most business owners don’t know what their biggest challenge actually is and it provides a compass to pinpoint what your business needs to work on. If you would like to join in, visit the1thing.com/monthlywebinar for the opportunity to participate and ask questions. In this episode, you will learn... [01:05] Where the idea of Profit First came from [07:39] How to approach this if you aren’t profitable yet [21:05] The difference between profit for distribution and owners compensation [34:41] What you need to do to get started with Profit First [37:02] Finding out what to fix next Links & Tools From This Episode Learn more: mikemotorbike.com Twitter: @MikeMichalowicz Facebook: MikeMichalowiczFanPage Instagram: @mikemichalowicz Join our live webinar at the1thing.com/monthlywebinar Mentioned in this episode: Factor 75 Head to FactorMeals.com/one50 and use code one50 to get 50% off. That’s code one50 at FactorMeals.com/one50 to get 50% off! Factor 75

Time is running out. It's time to make a decision on the habit you will form that will help you make it through this challenging time and come out the other side even stronger. Join us at the1thing.com/habits.