How can we build an even stronger sense of community around The ONE Thing? With everything that is going on in the world with the coronavirus, many of the things that we thought were clear now seem a little fuzzy and our priorities may be shifting. We are just like you. We are dealing with what you are right now. Our office is shut down, and when we look at our business, the direction we were going, and the things that were priorities, we are legitimately questioning what’s important. This episode is all about what you can do when you don’t know what to do. And one thing that we can do right now is to recognize that we are in this together. Every one of us has been derailed, and our priorities have completely changed. How do we begin to take back control of our time so we can have clarity about how we want to invest it? That’s what we’re going to walk you through. We are kicking off another 66-day challenge on March 30th, and we need this now more than ever. If you want to participate, visit the1thing.com/habits. In this episode, you will learn... [05:37] The counterbalance of stress and excitement [08:03] Identifying what opportunity is in front of us [13:46] Going back to the basics [16:31] Creating a new rhythm for Your ONE Thing [20:54] How to make your time blocks less rigid [29:12] How to do the 66-day challenge during this challenging time Links & Tools From This Episode the1thing.com/training 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

While much of our normal rhythms have been disrupted, we plan to release additional episodes to help you gain a sense of clarity, control, and community. Gary Keller recently posted a message on his Facebook Page and we thought it was worth sharing with you here.  The purpose of this episode is to help you have a bigger view of time and ask empowering questions. While we are locked down in our homes, we hope you will ask the focusing question... "What's the ONE Thing I can do, such that by doing it, everything else will be easier or unnecessary?" If you're like us, it may likely be going on a 66-Day Challenge® to form a habit that will determine your future. If you'd like to join us on a 66-Day Challenge® check out www.the1thing.com/habits and discover why 78% of the people in this community successfully complete their challenge where most people who do it by themselves fail. 

I want you to imagine an iceberg. If you’re like most people, you probably imagine this big piece of ice coming out of the sea, but that’s just the tip. What we know is that the tip is just the minority or the iceberg — the majority lies beneath the surface. What most people focus on in their life is productivity: The actions they take and the results that they get. And when we’re not getting the results that we desire, we tend to ask ourselves, “How do I change my activities?” But we can’t truly be productive if we don’t understand what our priorities are, so this leads to a vicious cycle of unproductivity and frustration. Today, we share the incredible story of how one mom got clear on her purpose and started to line up what she did with why she did it. Tricia Brouwers is an executive with a mortgage company and a practice leader of The ONE Thing. She is also the mother of a very impressive young man who is living with autism. You are going to hear about their journey of going from a world of life that was so complex and pruning the unnecessary things back so that they could focus on what truly matters most. In less than 2 weeks, we will be kicking off a brand-new 66-day challenge inside of our Living Your ONE Thing community. Having an environment that supports your goal is incredibly important. The environment can be your physical space and it can also be the people who surround. Having people who think a certain way — and push you in a certain way — is absolutely vital to shattering your ceiling of achievement and achieving extraordinary results. Go to the1thing.com/habits to learn more. In this episode, you will learn... [08:14] Focusing on why you do what you do & finding your purpose [13:36] How The ONE Thing can help you simplify your life [18:59] Creating a system of habits [25:11] How our thoughts become our beliefs and our actions [31:09] How to reshape the way you think [38:10] The ONE Thing you can do to change thoughts that aren’t serving you [40:43] What it’s like to become a practice leader Links & Tools From This Episode 66-Day Challenge: the1thing.com/habits Training: 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

Have you ever found yourself wondering how you can get others to start living The ONE Thing? Whether it would be possible for your company to start reflecting this in their culture? So many people have reached out and say that they love The ONE Thing, but that they could never get their boss on board, that their company would never get behind it. Your company’s culture starts with you and our guest today is an example of that. Ed Nottingham is inside human resources at a Fortune 100, he has zero direct reports, and he loved the ideas of The ONE Thing and wanted to start living it as an individual. He never thought this would work inside his company, but it’s become a major initiative there. We’re going to walk through the steps of what this looked like so that you — as an individual — can begin to empower others to live The ONE Thing. In this episode, we continuously point to two models we use: The GPS and the 411. If you would like to get a copy of those, visit the1thing.com/resources to download the templates or visit the1thing.com/training to learn how to start using them. In this episode, you will learn... [05:58] The doubts about the content in the book [07:26] Becoming a practice leader of The ONE Thing [09:57] Focusing on Your ONE Thing before checking anyone else’s priorities [15:35] Focusing on what you can control [20:07] Driving change bottom-up and top-down [26:45] Creating clarity on what The ONE Thing in your business is [36:06] The model of how to drive change within a company  Links & Tools From This Episode Free resources: the1thing.com/resources Training: 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

How is it that, when we all have the same amount of time, some of us achieve extraordinary things while others are simply ordinary? Everybody knows how to set goals, but what we need to figure out is how to have a relationship with them. How do you stay in touch with the things that you said are important? It’s tough to do, but there’s a simple practice that will help you stay in contact with the things that are important. We’ve previously talked about how to stop spending your time and start investing it. This happens when you create a model for your time, and the best model you can create for your time is time blocking. It’s so simple most people ignore it, but simplicity is how we get things done. If you would like to use The ONE Thing Planner to create a time model, we still have some available at the1thing.com/amazon. In this episode, you will learn... [08:35] How to get clear on your lead domino every day [13:33] Getting clear about where you are going and why it’s important [20:00] Blocking your vacations for the year [30:03] How a physical planner breaks us free of treating everything equally  [33:49] Placing your big boulders in the planner  [47:17] Putting value on your time  [49:28] Building a bunker Links & Tools From This Episode Purchase The ONE Thing Planner at the1thing.com/amazon Download your 66-day calendar 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 ever felt just... overwhelmed? Like there was just so much on your plate that you genuinely couldn’t see how you could get it all done? It’s in these moments when our systems — our models — have failed. At any time we are hitting the ceiling of our achievement, we are missing something. We’re either missing a person in the form of a mentor, coach, or new hire, or we’re missing a model or system. Most people, without realizing it, spend their time instead of investing it. They don’t have an expectation for a return on investment from what’s on their calendar or planner. But there is a better way, a better model you can use to get more done and avoid overwhelm. So, in this episode, we’re going to teach you how to create a relationship with your goals that invests your time, allowing you to more easily achieve extraordinary results. To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: the1thing.com/podcast. In this episode, you will learn... [05:58] Moving from E to P [10:18] 3 things we suggest for time blocking [17:12] Creating a model for your time Links & Tools From This Episode Purchase The ONE Thing Planner at the1thing.com/planner Learn more about Living Your ONE Thing at the1thing.com/habits Download your 66-day calendar 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

Getting tired of putting in hours of work without seeing the results you want? We all feel overwhelmed sometimes. Work, hobbies, side projects, family life — it’s hard to keep it all balanced, and we don’t want to have to give things up, either. If you want to live a big life, you have to start honing in on the ONE thing you need to get done to achieve your goals. P.J. Mellana is a practice leader. He has embarked on a journey of living the ONE thing himself, has chosen to hold himself accountable to those principles, and has turned around and empowered other people to live it — not just in his organization, but with his kids. In this episode, P.J. shares how he started living The ONE Thing, how he lived the tools, and how he went on a 66-day challenge to form a power habit, not just for himself but for his 3 kids as well. To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: the1thing.com/podcast. In this episode, you will learn... [03:26] What makes it the right time to start living the ONE thing [07:55] Leaning on the ONE thing community for help and accountability [11:07] How the 411 impacts focus [16:53] Using the planner to prioritize your goals [24:52] Coming up with a model for your time [28:39] Bringing kids along on the 66-day challenge [33:23] What somebody beginning the 66-day challenge needs to know Links & Tools From This Episode Connect with P.J. on LinkedIn Want to be a founding member? Help us create our next event: the1thing.com/summit Download your 66-day calendar 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 wish there was someone in your world willing to hold you accountable?  Most of us want someone in our life who has a vision of what’s possible for us and is willing to take a stand for our greatness, even when we’re fighting for our limitations.  Tim Beverlin found that person – and he found it in the form of a five-year-old girl. In this episode, Tim shares his own 66-day journey so you can see what it looks like to leverage accountability and form that first power habit – and how weaving purpose into all of this can take your results to an even higher level. To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: the1thing.com/podcast. In this episode, you will learn... [02:00] What it’s like on day 66 of a 66-day challenge. [04:00] How your children can support you and keep you more accountable (and how you can help them live The ONE Thing). [13:35] How enlisting support from your children can bring a sense of purpose to a 66-day challenge. [18:20] What you can do to bring a counterbalance to the seven most important areas of your life. [23:00] How you can decide what your next power habit should be. Links & Tools From This Episode Want to be a founding member? Help us create our next event: the1thing.com/summit Connect with Tim on LinkedIn Download your 66-day calendar 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 the goal setter in your relationship? Over the past few years, we’ve noticed a common challenge at our Couples Goal Setting Retreats: in most relationships, one person is a goal setter and the other is not, one person is open to trying anything and the other is a skeptic. There’s nothing wrong with healthy skepticism, but it’s also important to examine how your natural state can influence your ability — and your partner’s ability — to grow. So, with this natural divide in almost every relationship, how can a couple grow together? Dave Hollis, author of the upcoming Get Out of Your Own Way: A Skeptic's Guide to Growth and Fulfillment and co-host of RISE Together, shares what happened when his partner (past guest Rachel Hollis) started her personal growth journey. While she gained personal momentum, he felt unfulfilled and overcome with fear — and until he confronted the fact that who he was getting further and further away from who he wanted to be, he was stuck. Listen to learn how Dave got out of his own way, and how you can too. To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: the1thing.com/podcast. We recorded this conversation as part of our monthly ONE Thing webinar series. Every month, we feature an incredible author so that you can learn directly from them and ask questions. If you want to watch the second half of this interview or sign up for our next FREE monthly webinar, head over to the1thing.com/webinars. In this episode, you will learn... [07:30] The first step towards getting out of your own way [16:30] Why you have to role model success, not force someone to change [18:15] How to use your fear as leverage [27:00] Does it matter if you’re succeeding or failing? [33:00] How you can your partner can support each other by alternating roles [39:15] Why you should stop avoiding that conversation [50:00] Who you can look to for inspiration and mentorship [55:00] What ‘frontloading’ is and how you can leverage it in your life Links & Tools From This Episode Listen: RISE Together podcast Read: Get Out of Your Own Way: A Skeptic's Guide to Growth and Fulfillment (March 10, 2020) Instagram: instagram.com/mrdavehollis Facebook: facebook.com/mrdavehollis LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dave-hollis-b5a48671 Listen "Episode 195: Stop Apologizing for Your ONE Thing | Rachel Hollis" Want to be a founding member? Help us create our next event: the1thing.com/summit Download your 66-day calendar 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

Who is winning in the fight for your attention? Our attention is incredibly valuable — but the smartest designers in the world are creating applications and technology focused on ONE thing: getting your attention for as long as possible. It’s easy to give our attention to the shiny packaging and notifications that are right in front of us... but what becomes possible when we own our attention? Anthony Ongaro got tired of all the distractions, so he developed a new approach called Break The Twitch, which helps people regain focus and act purposefully in the moment. You can’t form a new habit if you can’t give it attention for weeks on end, so the advice you’ll hear in this episode is critical for anyone who wants to live The ONE Thing. To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: the1thing.com/podcast. In this episode, you will learn... [3:40] When addiction is the new marketing, what can we do? [8:05] What is “The Twitch?” [12:45] How you can break the email twitch [18:00] How to break The Twitch sequentially, not simultaneously [20:50] How you can become more purposeful about habit formation [26:00] Creating a powerful fitness habit [28:00] ONE thing that will make getting into a flow state easier or unnecessary Links & Tools From This Episode Learn more at Break The Twitch Listen to Break The Twitch Podcast Want to be a founding member? Help us create our next event: the1thing.com/summit Download your 66-day calendar 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 want to live a life by design? Well, we don’t decide our future — we decide our habits and our habits decide our future. That’s why our ONE thing is providing you with the tools and resources necessary to get clarity on your goals and form habits that stick. To this end, we’ve been working closely with the members of our Living Your ONE Thing Community to support them as they go through a 66-Day Challenge. So, instead of interviewing a bestselling author on our webinar series this month, we decided to share what’s working for them and some of the best practices that will set you up for success when you start your own 66-Day Challenge. If you would like the additional support of a community that is going on a 66-Day Challenge with you, consider checking out Living Your ONE Thing. You can learn more at the1thing.com/habits. We recorded this conversation as part of our monthly ONE Thing webinar series. Every month, we feature an incredible author so that you can learn directly from them and ask questions. If you want to watch the second half of this interview or sign up for our next FREE monthly webinar, head over to the1thing.com/webinars. In this episode, you will learn... -[5:20] The most powerful habit that Gary Keller has formed over the course of six decades -[9:30] The most common habits that people encounter when they start a 66-Day Challenge -[25:30] How to pick your lead domino -[34:35] The importance of finding your Why -[50:10] Examples of habits for revenue generation -[58:30] How do you know if you need to start over on your 66-Day Challenge? Links & Tools From This Episode -Learn more about Living Your ONE Thing at the1thing.com/habits -Download your 66-day calendar 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 consider yourself to be a goal setter? Most people do, and every new year, people set goals in droves, but they struggle to have a relationship with those goals. And as we go back home and go back to our jobs after the holidays, a lot of us fall into the same old routines. But it’s not your fault — the way the majority of people manage their time is outdated. But there is a new way — a better way — to have a relationship with your goals and manage your time, and that’s what you’re going to learn about in this episode. Get started now with the free Start Using Your 411 training course. And if you’re looking for some more robust training, you will want to try the Get Results With Your 411 foundational course, which will also show you how to introduce the 411 to your team. In this episode, you will learn... -[1:30] Why it’s not your fault that you never learned how to properly set goals -[10:30] Why you don’t need to know what your top priority is before you create your first 411 -[23:15] What a couple’s goal-setting retreat at home looks like -[26:40] Do you prefer to play with a lead or come from behind? -[33:20] What motivates us to use our time in a way that serves our goals  -[35:30] How you can create accountability in your life Links & Tools From This Episode -Download a free 411 template -Learn how to Start Using Your 411 -Get Results With Your 411 Foundational Course -Join the Living Your ONE Thing Community -Couples Goal Setting Mastercourse -Download your 66-day calendar 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. The Living Your ONE Thing community is kicking off 2020 with a community-wide 66-day challenge. If you want to form a power habit that sticks, you can start for FREE at the1thing.com/community. In this episode, you will learn... -[4:30] What the lead domino for change might look like in your life -[9:30] Why your lead domino might not be what you expect it to be -[17:00] How to create a habit of connecting with people -[23:40] How to trust in the domino effect -[31:15] ONE thing you can do to start your journey towards sobriety Links & Tools From This Episode -Learn more at www.gracevroom.com -Join the exclusive Living Your ONE Thing 66-Day Challenge at the1thing.com/community -Download your 66-day calendar 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 habits decide your future and you decide your habits, what are the habits you can acquire today that will help you create your ideal future? We want to help you form the power habits that will help you achieve extraordinary results, in every area of your life. That’s why we wrote The ONE Thing, that’s why we created the Living Your ONE Thing Community, and that’s why we’re sharing this conversation with someone who has built a career focused on helping others create better habits, make better decisions, and live better lives. James Clear is the author of Atomic Habits: An Easy and Proven Way to Build Good Habits and Break Bad Ones and he will share how you can become the architect of your habits, rather than continue to be a victim of them. Starting Jan. 1, 2020, we will be kicking off a Living Your ONE Thing 66-Day Challenge exclusively for members. If you want to put James’ advice into action and form a power habit that sticks, we want to offer you support. You can start for FREE at the1thing.com/community. In this episode, you will learn... -[4:45] How you can leverage the compound effect of getting just 1% better every day. -[11:05] ONE thing you can do to make forming good habits easier or unnecessary. -[19:10] When you fall off the habit wagon, do you have to start over? -[23:05] How you can utilize habits as an entry point to positive rituals & routines. Links & Tools From This Episode -Join the exclusive Living Your ONE Thing 66-Day Challenge at the1thing.com/community -Get a discount on multiple The ONE Thing Planners until the end of 2019 at www.the1thing.com/shop -Learn more at atomichabits.com -Connect with James: Instagram | Facebook | Twitter -Want to hear the rest of this interview? Head over to the1thing.com/webinars/atomic-habits-with-james-clear 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 know everything that you need to know about forming a habit? More than 20,000 people have downloaded the 66-Day Calendar from the1thing.com and we’ve shepherded more than 4,000 people through a 66-Day challenge through our Time Blocking Mastery Course — and what we’ve found is that there are some very common myths around forming a habit. And if you aren’t aware of what these myths are, then you simply won’t be as successful. So, in this episode, we sit down with someone who’s embarked on quite a few 66-Day Challenges, Jeff Gray, and we dive into some of the mistakes he made and the lessons he learned along the way — lessons that were absolutely vital to achieving the success he has today. Starting Jan. 1, 2020, we will be kicking off a Living Your ONE Thing 66-Day Challenge exclusively for members. We will be pouring into our community so that everyone can start the new year with a power habit that sticks, and we invite you to join us. You can start for FREE at the1thing.com/community. In this episode, you will learn... -[10:45] Why it’s okay if you don’t knock every 66-Day Challenge out of the park -[12:55] What Jeff learned from his first 66-Day Challenge (that a lot of people miss) -[20:25] The importance of focusing on what you can do, and nothing more -[34:35] What you need to know before starting your first 66-Day Challenge Links & Tools From This Episode -Join the exclusive Living Your ONE Thing 66-Day Challenge at the1thing.com/community -Get a discount on multiple The ONE Thing Planners until the end of 2019 at www.the1thing.com/shop 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 to see The ONE Thing become part of the culture of an organization? The answer is different depending on what your organization looks like, but there’s one place where it always makes sense — sales! When salespeople are clear on their priorities, form habits around the activities that truly drive results, get clear on what they’re saying yes to, and learn how to say no to all of their distractions, it drives the overall revenue of the business and makes everything else easier or unnecessary.  But what does it really look like to live The ONE Thing as a salesperson? To answer that question, we sit down with Jonathan Farber, who was able to use the principles of The ONE Thing to create models and systems that have had a transformative effect on his time and his organization’s revenue. If you want to put some of Jonathan’s lessons into action, check out our free Start Using Your 411 training course. And if you’re looking for some more robust training, you will want to try the Get Results With Your 411 foundational course, which will also show you how to introduce the 411 to your team. To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: the1thing.com/podcast. In this episode, you will learn... -[6:00] What Jonathan’s day-to-day looked like before and after implementing The ONE Thing -[23:35] How you can convert your results into activities -[31:00] How you can introduce The ONE Thing to your team. Links & Tools From This Episode -Start Using Your 411 -Join the Living Your ONE Thing Community before Dec 31, 2019, to join over 1,000 like-minded people on an exclusive member's only 66-Day Challenge®.   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 is the purpose of a goal? Most of us are taught that the purpose of a goal is to achieve a certain result. But Gary Keller says that the purpose of a goal is to be appropriate in the moment; a guiding light that will give you clarity on whether the actions you’re taking today are appropriate for the goals you want to achieve in the long run. That clarity is part of what makes a leader someone who you will want to follow, and every one of us is a leader, whether you have someone who reports to you or not. Because all leadership begins with self-leadership. So, how do you become the type of leader that you would follow? To help you answer that question, we’re sharing this conversation with Scott Miller, the Executive Vice President of Thought Leadership at FranklinCovey and the best-selling author of two books: Management Mess To Leadership Success and Everyone Deserves a Great Manager. We recorded this conversation as part of our monthly ONE Thing webinar series. Every month, we feature an incredible author so that you can learn directly from them and ask questions. If you want to watch the second half of this interview or sign up for our next FREE monthly webinar, head over to the1thing.com/webinars. In this episode, you will learn... -[5:45] The difference between an efficient mindset and an effective mindset -[8:00] ONE leadership competency that every future leader needs -[10:50] The difference between a leader and a manager -[18:00] How to create a results-oriented culture within any organization -[32:25] Raising purposeful children -[39:40] How to become a more empathetic leader, even if empathy isn’t one of your strengths -[54:40] Getting comfortable with discomfort Links & Tools From This Episode -Learn more at www.franklincovey.com/speakers-bureau/scott-miller.html -LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/scottmillerfc/ -Twitter: twitter.com/scottmillerfc -Read: Everyone Deserves a Great Manager -Read: Management Mess To Leadership Success 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

Growing up, we all hear that it’s better to give than receive — and this is especially true when it comes to business relationships — but do your goals reflect that? Because we all know that, if you want to build a great business and a great career, it all comes down to the quality of our relationships. But when it comes to setting goals, most of us aren’t intentionally designed to ensure we build deep and meaningful relationships within our business or with the people we serve. But that also means, for most of us, there is a huge opportunity to grow our businesses! Because there are a number of simple things you can do, starting immediately, that will truly transform the depth of the relationships that you have — if you take consistent action over the next year. Patrick Galvin, the author of The Connector’s Way, joins the show to share the simple steps to building a business one relationship at a time To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: the1thing.com/podcast. In this episode, you will learn... -[4:25] The lead domino that will help you drive growth for your business and enrich your life -[6:20] How you can bring value to someone who you perceive to be more accomplished, famous, etc. -[9:00] ONE thing you need to do after you ask someone how you can add value -[17:25] How to identify whether your actions are helping you form meaningful relationships or just taking up time -[18:50] The power of recommending others on social platforms   Links & Tools From This Episode -Learn more at patrickgalvin.com -Read: The Connector’s Way -Free screen & video recorder: www.loom.com -Video emailing service: bombbomb.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

When the smartest people in the world are designing apps to capture your attention, how do you choose mindfulness? It’s not a secret that we live in a culture that’s inundated with distractions, more so than ever in history, and that means we need some modern mindfulness techniques to block it all out and be more present. Luckily, Cory Allen will walk you through simple and clear ways to start getting present in the moment. You will learn how to be more mindful, reduce stress, and develop more mental clarity around what matters most to you — and our hope is that you will choose ONE thing that you can put in action immediately after listening to this episode. We recorded this conversation as part of our monthly ONE Thing webinar series. Every month, we feature an incredible author so that you can learn directly from them and ask questions. If you want to watch the second half of this interview or sign up for our next FREE monthly webinar, head over to the1thing.com/webinars. To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: the1thing.com/podcast. In this episode, you will learn... -[1:45] Creating a spiritual practice out of necessity -[8:30] The habits that most of us develop, unconsciously, that cause us to detach and become less aware -[15:00] Where to start your mindfulness practice -[26:30] The (sometimes alarming) parallels between our mental and physical worlds -[34:10] Practices that will help you bridge the mindfulness gap -[44:40] How do you know if your mindfulness practices are making an impact? Links & Tools From This Episode -Learn more at www.cory-allen.com -Read: Now Is the Way: An Unconventional Approach to Modern Mindfulness by Cory Allen -Listen: The Astral Hustle 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 usually start your year with a financial goal? Most people do, whether that’s saving more money, getting on a budget, or increasing their net worth. Whatever it is, though, you have to do certain things in order to be successful. In this episode, Anthony ONeal shares the story of how he did everything he was told to do to pursue the American Dream — working hard in school to get into a good college so that he could get a good job — but then life happened. He got kicked out of school and ended up homeless, wondering if he was better off dead or alive. Today, you may know Anthony as one of the Dave Ramsey personalities or as the author of the Wall Street Journal #1 bestselling book Debt-Free Degree.  Pay attention to the mindset he adopted, the strategies he used, and the choices he made — because if that worked for him, it’ll help you achieve whatever financial goal you have this year. To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: the1thing.com/podcast. In this episode, you will learn... -[2:45] How Anthony transformed his life -[9:00] What you can do now if you lack clarity around how you can achieve your goals or what you should do next -[16:00] What happens when you start saying NO -[28:25] How to get a debt-free degree and live a debt-free life   Links & Tools From This Episode -Learn more at www.anthonyoneal.com -Read: Debt-Free Degree: The Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your Kid Through College Without Student Loans -Facebook: www.facebook.com/aoneal -Instagram: instagram.com/anthonyoneal -Join the Living Your ONE Thing Community 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

Who is supporting you in achieving your goals? A lot of us are struggling with this silently, but few of us are willing to stand up and ask for help. We hear about our friends’ successes and we see them on social media, and it creates this unrealistic expectation of what the journey forward looks like. In this episode, we’re talking to two people who were willing to raise their hands and ask for help. Kristina Modares and Eric Mann are in a relationship, but they’re also both starting companies. So they got busy, their personal and business lives got chaotic, and they were experiencing some very real stress over the past year. But by coming together and leveraging the tools of The ONE Thing — and each other — they’re preparing to remain connected and grow together in 2020, regardless of what life throws their way. To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: the1thing.com/podcast. In this episode, you will learn... [3:30] What it looks like when you start engaging your individual goals as a team, even when you don’t all identify as goal setters [9:30] ONE thing you can do to set yourself up for success in a goal-setting retreat [20:40]What you can accomplish after just one year of goal setting as a couple Links & Tools From This Episode -We’ll help you facilitate a retreat with The ONE Thing Goal Setting Master Course -Download the FREE Kick Ass Guide® to Your Couples Goal Setting Retreat  -Check out LeverCraft Coffee: www.levercraft.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

Do you think of goal setting as something you do alone? Most of us, if we were taught how to set goals at all, were just taught tactics like using a calendar or planner. And as a result, most of us have been trying to succeed by ourselves for years. But we work in teams, we live with families, and we can all accomplish more if we acknowledge that no one succeeds alone. So, in this episode, we want to share a little bit more about our process for preparing for the Couples Goal Setting Retreating, the best practices that we’ve developed within our organization, and what’s worked for us. This is your last chance to sign up for the Couples Goal-Setting Retreat! Whether you attend as a couple, as business partners, as a team, or as an individual, we will have a track specific to you. In this episode, you will learn... -[3:00] The most common challenges that teams and organizations face when it comes to setting goals -[6:40] The purpose of a goal -[9:40] What goal setting should look like in organizations -[16:00] The role of a leader in the goal-setting process -[25:10] Why you have to be the person who comes up with your goal-setting strategies & how you can leverage the support of your team Links & Tools From This Episode -Join us at our Goal-Setting Retreat (Nov. 9th & 10th in Austin, TX): the1thing.com/event.  -Download the FREE Kick Ass Guide® to Your Couples Goal Setting Retreat  -We’ll help you facilitate a retreat with the Goal Setting Retreat Master Course -Coming soon: Build Your One Day Business Plan Foundations Course 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 you’ve gone down your path towards living The ONE Thing, have you ever found yourself struggling to identify where to start? A lot of us experience this challenge. We are used to thinking big and acting big, but we struggling to think big and go small; we struggle to create relationships with our goals. So, today, we’re going to talk to Ed McFarland, someone who read the book about a year ago and then dove into the podcast, and we’re going to share a live coaching conversation. We’re going to help him — and you — articulate a big vision and identify the lead domino. If you want to have an experience like the one in this episode, then you’ll love the Couples Goal-Setting Retreat. In this episode, you will learn... -[7:15] What stops most people from getting the results they want -[12:00] How will you know you’re successful? -[19:00] How to become the type of person that can recruit and retain people with exceptional talent Links & Tools From This Episode -Connect with Ed at www.lobsterbarnyc.com -Join us at our Goal-Setting Retreat (Nov. 9th & 10th in Austin, TX): the1thing.com/event.  -Download the FREE Kick Ass Guide® to Your Couples Goal Setting Retreat -We’ll help you facilitate a retreat with the Goal Setting Retreat Master Course 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 ever worked hard day in and day out, week after week, only to find yourself wondering why you’re even doing what you’re doing? Sometimes we are so focused on climbing the ladder that we don’t notice it’s leaning against the wrong wall — and this is because there are unintended consequences to setting your goals by looking forward. When you set goals looking forward, you miss the most important part of goal setting: where you’re going and why you’re going. If you don’t have that purpose and priority before you set your goals and start working away at them, you can’t be productive. So, in this episode, Clay Clark, Founder of ThriveTime Show and co-host of Business School Without the BS, is going to share when he realized he was living a life by default and how he started living a life by design. If you want this same experience facilitated for you, consider joining us at our Goal-Setting Retreat. In this episode, you will learn... [9:30] How you can start reclaiming your calendar and your time [19:00] The ONE thing that will make saying no easier or unnecessary [26:00] What Clay wishes he had done earlier (and what you can start doing now) Links & Tools From This Episode Learn more at thrivetimeshow.com Listen: Business School Without the BS 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

No one succeeds alone — yet, most people try to. One of the biggest mistakes we see people making is that they set goals by themselves, and then they struggle throughout the year because the people who are in their life — the people who have to buy into their goals if they want to accomplish them — aren’t on the same page. That’s why we created The ONE Thing Couple’s Goal-Setting Retreat, modeling an exercise that Jay and Wendy Papasan have been doing for the past decade. The point isn’t to negotiate for whose goals are right, but for each person to understand what the other person’s goals are and how they can support the other person in achieving those goals. In this episode, we’re going to look at what happens when a couple, for the first time, sets their goals together. The results are pretty amazing, but here’s the best part: you can do it too. If you want to put the ideas discussed in this episode into action, consider joining us at our Goal-Setting Retreat. And if you can’t make it to Austin this year, we’ll help you host your own retreat with the Kick Ass Guide® to Your Couples Goal Setting Retreat and the Goal Setting Retreat Master Course. In this episode, you will learn... [13:20] How you know when you aren’t on the same page with the people close to you. [17:50] What has surprised Jake & Alyx since their goal-setting retreat. [25:40] Why you should set goals with not just your significant other, but also your business partner and/or team. [29:10] What you should avoid when you’re setting goals. [30:00] How to set goals when you aren’t a natural goal setter (and why you should). Links & Tools From This Episode Join us at our Goal-Setting Retreat (Nov. 9th & 10th in Austin, TX): the1thing.com/event.  Download the FREE Kick Ass Guide® to Your Couples Goal Setting Retreat  We’ll help you facilitate a retreat with the Goal Setting Retreat Master Course 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 set your goals, are you doing it by yourself or with your significant other? When we’re not aligned with the people who are most important to us, the people who have a significant stake in our lives, we’re eliminating one of the most powerful support systems we have — and putting obstacles in the path of our goals. So how can we get them on board with the goal-setting process, even if they’re not goal setters themselves? In this episode, we’re going to look at what one couple did in this exact situation, Kaelyn Loes and Brent Wallace. One of them was your prototypical goal setter — they read the book, listened to the podcast, used productivity apps — while the other felt that the goal-setting process restricted them at times. But today, they go on this journey together, and in this episode you’ll learn about the tools and conversations that helped them come into alignment. If you want to put the ideas discussed in this episode into action, consider joining us at our Goal-Setting Retreat. And if you can’t make it to Austin this year, we’ll help you host your own retreat with the Kick Ass Guide® to Your Couples Goal Setting Retreat and the Goal Setting Retreat Master Course. In this episode, you will learn... [2:00] Why being disinterested or disengaged with your partner’s goal-setting process can devalue their goals [6:00] How to support your goal-setting partner, even if you aren’t a goal setter yourself [20:15] How going on of a couple’s goal-setting retreat can change your relationship [27:50] How goal-setting retreats can create much-needed context around your partner’s goals [31:00] What happens if you discover that you and your partner aren’t aligned [41:15] Questions you can ask your partner to enlist their support in the goal-setting process Links & Tools From This Episode Join us at our Goal-Setting Retreat (Nov. 9th & 10th in Austin, TX): the1thing.com/event.  Download the FREE Kick Ass Guide® to Your Couples Goal Setting Retreat  We’ll help you facilitate a retreat with the Goal Setting Retreat Master Course 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 were you taught about setting goals as a kid? If we’re taught anything, we’re usually taught to set goals around New Year’s. But now, as we head into the last quarter of the year, is actually the perfect time to start considering our goals for the upcoming year. Gary Keller and Jay Papasan show us that, if you want to have great success, you have to have a bigger view of time — and you have to understand that the actions you take today may not have results until days or months down the road. So, in this episode, Jay and Wendy Papasan are going to share how they’ve been setting goals for years and how you can apply these simple practices into your own relationship and/or business, even if the other people in your world aren’t goal setters. If you want to join us at our Goal-Setting Retreat Nov. 9th & 10th in Austin, TX, you can learn more at the1thing.com/event. And if you can’t make it to Austin this year, we’ll help you host your own retreat with the Kick Ass Guide® to Your Couples Goal Setting Retreat and the Goal Setting Retreat Master Course. In this episode, you will learn... [8:30] What a couple’s goal-setting retreat looks like [12:10] The importance of getting in alignment with your life or business partner [21:45] How to enlist the support of someone who is resistant to goal setting [40:20] What you can do if there is a struggle around who will lead your couple’s goal-setting retreat Links & Tools From This Episode Join us at our Goal-Setting Retreat (Nov. 9th & 10th in Austin, TX): the1thing.com/event.  Download the FREE Kick Ass Guide® to Your Couples Goal Setting Retreat  We’ll help you facilitate a retreat with the Goal Setting Retreat Master Course 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

Where are you on the journey of TIME? We start by treading to keep our heads above water. Then we start implementing some of the systems, followed by eventually mastering those systems. And towards the end of the journey, eventually, we will all want to turn around to empower others — especially our family. Today, we are going to meet a couple, Brock and Angie Nyborg, who were introduced to The ONE Thing just over a year ago. We really respect that they didn’t just consume the content, but backed it with action — and in this episode, you’re going to hear how they’re life and family have changed over the past year. To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: the1thing.com/podcast. In this episode, you will learn... [2:50] How The ONE Thing helped bring order to the chaotic life of a family with four children and seven businesses [14:25] How to get clarity on the future, as a family [22:00] How to build a strong foundation that, over time, will lead to extraordinary results [29:45] How to enlist support from your friends or family [33:10] ONE thing you can do right now Links & Tools From This Episode Get started on your journey at the1thing.com/resources If you’re looking for some support to get to the next level, we have courses, events, and communities that are ready to help at 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 ONE Thing is about the surprisingly simple truth behind extraordinary results — but anyone who has tried knows that simple doesn’t mean easy. Life throws us curveballs. We lose clarity on what The ONE Thing is. We struggle to protect our time blocks when life happens. We are taking on more and looking for higher levels of achievement, but the models and systems we have in place are being stressed. How, in those moments, can we get back on track? Today, our guest is Chris Hofmann, who is a member of our Living Your ONE Thing Community. He was well on his way to building a career as a successful executive, counterbalancing that with a great family life, when his world was turned upside down by a series of strokes. Before he knew it, simple tasks were no longer so simple — but he used The ONE Thing to put his life back together. If you want to join Chris in the Living Your ONE Thing Community, you can try it for FREE for two weeks at the1thing.com/community. In this episode, you will learn... [4:30] What it’s like when it feels like almost every area of your life is reset to zero [8:20] What happens when you keep asking the focusing question until you find the smallest action you can take [11:30] How to close the gap between clarity and execution [14:15] How to enlist support from your team and/or family [21:20] What it looks like when your team adopts The ONE Thing mindset — and what changes [35:20] How to stay consistent on your journey to Living Your ONE Thing Links & Tools From This Episode Join the Living Your ONE Thing Community for FREE for two weeks at the1thing.com/community Find resources for yourself, your team, or your family at 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

Do you feel overwhelmed? We live in a fast-paced world with a lot of expectations, and as a result, it’s easy to fall into the trap of overwhelm — and as we all know, it’s extremely easy to fall off the wagon and stop living the principles of The ONE Thing when life happens. But our guest, Tiffany Cavegn, shows us that you can keep living Your ONE Thing even when everything is falling apart around you, if you know how to leverage support. Tiffany has been dealing with so much in her life lately, between supporting a chronically ill child and running two businesses, but she’s been soldiering down the road to mastery in spite of it all and the results have been extraordinary. If you want to join Tiffany in the Living Your ONE Thing Community, you can try it for FREE for two weeks at the1thing.com/community. In this episode, you will learn... [6:20] How Tiffany started living The ONE Thing and found her first domino [12:00] What you can do to pick yourself up after you stumble [22:30] Why it’s not about doing Your ONE Thing — it’s about asking yourself the focusing question, over and over again Links & Tools From This Episode Join the Living Your ONE Thing Community for FREE for two weeks at the1thing.com/community Connect with Tiffany: www.linkedin.com/in/tiffany-cavegn-b8506464/ 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 on the road to mastery? It doesn’t matter what we endeavor to master – but if we want to live a life with extraordinary results, we have to master something. So, in this episode, we will share what walking this path looks like in our lives and offer you some practical advice that you use to begin walking your own path to mastery. If you want more support and accountability on your road to mastery, you can join the Living Your ONE Thing Community for FREE for two weeks at the1thing.com/community. In this episode, you will learn... [3:45] How to get started on your path to mastery [12:00] What it means to ask great questions & why you need to on the road to mastery [22:15] Why most people fail living The ONE Thing Links & Tools From This Episode Join the Living Your ONE Thing Community for FREE for two weeks at the1thing.com/community 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 ever found that the principles we discuss in this show and in the book sound easy – but then, in practice, end up being really difficult to make a consistent part of your life? We get it, and we know that stumbling along the journey to living Your ONE Thing can feel isolating. That’s why our #1 priority this year has been nurturing the Living Your ONE Thing community that supports people who need more accountability; who need support when they feel lost or alone. Each month, the community comes together for a live coaching call and discuss how we can be more intentional in living the tools and bring a higher level of accountability into our lives. Because we just wrapped up our three-part accountability series, we want to share one of these coaching calls with you so that you can see what this accountability looks like in action and what it looks like to live the 80/20 rule. If the Living Your ONE Thing community is something you’re interested in, you can try it for FREE for two weeks at the1thing.com/community. In this episode, you will learn... [3:30] What Gary Keller has to say about mastery [5:20] The three commitments [6:25] What you need to know about the 80/20 rule [9:50] How to be more intentional about mastering The ONE Thing Links & Tools From This Episode Join the Living Your ONE Thing Community for FREE for two weeks at the1thing.com/community 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 mean to have accountability in your life? Because there are different levels of accountability. We can hold ourselves accountable by using tools like a 411, 66-Day Challenge, or The ONE Thing Planner. We can bring accountability into our world by recruiting an accountability partner. Then, when we want the highest level of accountability possible, we have to look to an expert – to a coach. A lot of people ask us what it means to have a coach, how to know if it’s the right fit, and how to get the most out of that relationship. So, today, we sit down to learn the answers to those questions from Charlotte Savoy, who both embodies accountability in her businesses and coaches other people on The ONE Thing through MAPS Business Coaching. If you think this sounds like a good fit for you, you can learn more about our Get a ONE Thing Coach, Become a ONE Thing Coach, or Living Your ONE Thing Community. In this episode, you will learn... [2:30] What is a coach? [5:55] How do you know when it’s time to bring a coach into your world? [13:25] The definition of accountability and what it looks like in a coaching partnership. [23:40] How do you know if a coach is the right coach for you? [32:00] How to own the relationship with your coach and ensure you get maximum value from it. [49:25] The five coaching models  [59:35] What you should expect from a coach. Links & Tools From This Episode Instagram: instagram.com/charlottesavoy Get a ONE Thing Coach Become a ONE Thing Coach Join the Living Your ONE Thing Community 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

Does your organization have a culture of accountability? In the last episode, Abe Shreve taught us that one of the critical mistakes that many businesses make is not creating a culture of accountability. It is a necessary part of sustainable business growth, but as many of us have experienced, it’s not an easy thing to do. So, today, Gene Rivers is going to teach us how he created a culture of accountability with his team – and how you can coach your people to their possibilities, too! If you want support in implementing what is discussed in this episode, head over to the1thing.com/training. In this episode, you will learn... [9:40] Why you need empire builders to your team (and how you can identify them) [16:30] How you can leverage a weekly checkup to create more accountability [30:00] Why you need to stop hating on your stepping stones [31:15] How you can set everyone in your team up for success (and how you can help people who aren't succeeding) Links & Tools From This Episode Connect with Gene at GeneRivers.info Learn more about The ONE Thing training or coaching at the1thing.com/training Learn how to Get Results With Your 411 Get the FREE Kick Ass Guide® To Accountability The ONE Thing Goal Setting Retreat: the1thing.com/event 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 accountable – to yourself and other people? We all want accountability in our lives, in one way or another, but developing habits around accountability and then building a culture of accountability within an organization are both a lot harder to do than they sound. So we invited a couple of our favorite accountability experts to join us for a three-part series that will help you bring more accountability to yourself, your team, and your organization. Today’s guest has personally led over 9,000 independent coaching calls over the past four years, leading conversations with business owners across all industries, and he has developed a very unique perspective on the mistakes you may be making that, if unchanged, will inevitably lead to burnout. So, in this episode, Abe Shreve teaches us about the three critical mistakes of business growth. If you are interested in what it looks like to have more accountability in your life, go to the1thing.com/training. In this episode, you will learn... [6:00] What most business leaders do – and what they should be doing to build a sustainably profitable business [12:30] The two questions that everyone should be asking their team members and bosses [15:10] What you can do if you struggle to say no [19:00] The ONE Thing that will make avoiding these three mistakes easier or unnecessary [38:40] What happens when you don’t create a culture where accountability is the lifeblood of how you work and interact in your organization [47:00] An exercise that will help you and your organization embrace accountability [1:00:00] Why accountability isn’t punitive Links & Tools From This Episode Learn more about The ONE Thing training or coaching at the1thing.com/training Learn how to Get Results With Your 411 Get the FREE Kick Ass Guide® to Your Couples Goal Setting Retreat and Kick Ass Guide® To Accountability The ONE Thing Goal Setting Retreat: the1thing.com/event 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

200 episodes is a major milestone for us, in no small part because of the tremendous support and feedback we’ve received from all of you.  To show our appreciation, we huddled together to figure out the ONE thing we could do to provide the most value to you in this episode. So, today, your co-hosts Geoff Woods and Kaelyn Loes are going to dissect the different mindsets that we adopt after we achieve big goals – and the choices that we can make to keep moving further down the road to mastery. If you have been on your own journey of living The ONE Thing and you think we should be interviewing you in the next 200 episodes, then send us an email to [email protected] To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: the1thing.com/podcast. In this episode, you will learn... [1:45] What it looks like when you can look back and see the domino effect in action [3:00] After you’ve achieved a milestone, how do you move forward? [6:00] The surprises that come up when you move from entrepreneurial to purposeful [11:10] How to figure out if you’re actually doing The ONE Thing that makes everything else easier or unnecessary Links & Tools From This Episode If you have been on your own journey of living The ONE Thing and you think we should be interviewing you in the next 200 episodes, then send us an email to [email protected] Instagram: instagram.com/the1thingbook Facebook: facebook.com/theONEthingbook 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 you are on an airplane and, along the way, it starts to deviate just a few degrees off course – if the plane does not correct course over the length of that flight, do you think you’ll end up in the right destination? Probably not, and who knows where we would end up! But this is the way that most people live their lives – they wake up, take action, and move forward, but they’re not always clear on exactly where they’re going or why they’re going there. And when they’re off course, they’re not even aware of it, which is why so many people live a life by default instead of a life by design. So, today, we want to introduce you to Dr. Cindy McGovern, who has been living the principles of The ONE Thing to ensure that she has a great career, and you will hear how purpose and planning were fundamental to living her mission: changing the way that people view sales. To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: the1thing.com/podcast. In this episode, you will learn... [2:30] Why every job is a sales job [4:45] How adopting the sales mindset will help you have a career worth having [13:30] Why most people don’t do the simple things that get results [19:30] The biggest mistake that most people are making as they trying to live The ONE Thing [29:35] The sales skills that every person should be trying to master Links & Tools From This Episode Learn more at drcindy.com Every Job is a Sales Job: How to Use the Art of Selling to Win at Work Instagram: instagram.com/1stladyofsales/ Facebook: facebook.com/DrCindyMcGovern/ Twitter: twitter.com/1stladyofsales LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/cynthiamcgovernorangeleaf If you want to discover what’s possible when you belong to a community that supports your goals, go to the1thing.com/learnmore. 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 have a habit of taking time to ask yourself big questions? In the last episode, we learned about how Keith Cunningham lost $100MM dollars – and why it was worth it because he developed this habit of thinking time. Really, we could all benefit from blocking off time in our calendars to purposefully sit down with great questions that truly evaluate how we’re showing up in the world and help us gain clarity. In this episode, we continue our conversation with Keith and learn more about the biggest mistakes that people make as a result of not having thinking time blocks. To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: the1thing.com/podcast. In this episode, you will learn... [3:30] How you can distinguish a problem from a symptom. [14:00] The questions you should consider during your thinking time to get clarity on what your obstacle really is. [19:45] The biggest mistake you can make when trying to develop a thinking time habit. [26:05] ONE exercise you can do to stop letting perfect get in the way of possible. [39:55] What stops people from building great businesses (and how you can avoid it). Links & Tools From This Episode Connect with Keith: Facebook | Twitter | LinkedIn The Road Less Stupid by Keith Cunningham Get Results With Your 411 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 know what it’s like to be so busy taking action that it feels like you don’t have time to slow down and create a plan? We all feel this way sometimes. It’s become the norm in society – we wake up, we check email, we show up to work, we check email, we go to meetings, other people need our help so we stop to help them, and on and on. We race through the day feeling like we are so busy and then we question if we got anything done. Today’s guest shares why there’s nothing worse than running enthusiastically in the wrong direction – and how doing so cost him $100MM. Keith Cunningham is the author of The Road Less Stupid, the story of how that mistake taught him the ONE habit that makes everything else in business easier or unnecessary. To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: the1thing.com/podcast. In this episode, you will learn... [16:15] The key to being successful [27:55] The 3 questions that will help you mitigate risk and change everything in your business [35:25] The key difference between business owners & business operators (and what you can do to shift from being an operator to being an owner) [40:00] One of Keith’s favorite questions – and one you should be asking yourself Links & Tools From This Episode Connect with Keith: Facebook | Twitter | LinkedIn The Road Less Stupid by Keith Cunningham Get Results With Your 411 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 show is often very inspiring, motivational, and simple, but life isn’t always that way – and sometimes things happen that rock you to our core.  The grief that we feel as a result can be debilitating, causing us to feel stuck and hopeless. But that isn’t really the case. We all have the power to overcome any obstacle, even when life throws us unfair and unexpected curveballs. Our guest, Casey Balgard, has gone through every parent’s worst nightmare – the loss of a child – but, today, we’re going to walk through what happened, how The ONE Thing entered his life, and how he used it to help him move forward and manage his grief. We know that there are many people out there struggling with grief, but if Casey’s story can help you, then it’s fulfilling our mission: helping you take back control of your time and gain clarity on how you want to invest it moving forward. To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: the1thing.com/podcast. In this episode, you will learn... [9:30] The importance of taking time to mourn [11:30] How The ONE Thing came into Casey’s life and the role that it played [14:55] The lead domino for working through grief [19:20] How to proactively manage grief [26:10] The ONE thing that you can do to make managing brief easier or unnecessary Links & Tools From This Episode Twitter: twitter.com/Belgardc Instagram: instagram.com/belgardc/ Listen: Ep 172 - Increase Your Impact With The ONE Thing | Wyatt Graves Get a FREE ticket to the Lifehack Summit: lifehackbootcamp.com/onething 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 feel guilty because you’re not perfectly prioritizing Your ONE Thing, or because you’re not as successful as you’d like to be? We have to remember that living The ONE Thing isn’t about being perfect – and we don’t need to apologize if we stumble a little on the journey! We can give ourselves some grace. Today’s guest, Rachel Hollis, is the bestselling author of Girl, Wash Your Face and the brand-new book Girl, Stop Apologizing. She helps women all over the world balance everything – although these principles really apply to everyone – and she’s just the reminder we need to get over the mid-year hump. To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: the1thing.com/podcast. In this episode, you will learn... [10:00] Why you don’t need to get a degree to learn [17:00] Every problem in a business (or a home) is a result of psychology at the top – and why that is empowering! [21:40] How to create your roadmap [29:20] Why you need to be okay with failing [31:30] Things don’t get easier – they change [38:30] ONE piece of advice for running a business with your life partner [47:00] How to get past what other people think of you and own your choices Links & Tools From This Episode Instagram: instagram.com/msrachelhollis Facebook: facebook.com/TheChicSite Read: Girl, Stop Apologizing Read: Girl, Wash Your Face Join our next webinar live: the1thing.com/webinars The ONE Thing training (for individuals and teams): the1thing.com/training Get a FREE ticket to the Lifehack Summit: lifehackbootcamp.com/onething 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 actually mean to live The ONE Thing? Sometimes we have an idea of what we think it means to live The ONE Thing at the highest level. We start to take action, but things aren’t quite as easy as we thought they would be. So, today, we are going to demystify what it means to live The ONE Thing. Our guest has been living The ONE Thing at a pretty high level for over a year. She was a little skeptical when she started, but she had a powerful reason to push through – because her job was on the line. Kaelyn Loes is now responsible for content for The ONE Thing and she's been responsible for helping to shape the strategy for how we help all of you live the surprisingly simple truth behind extraordinary results. This coming weekend, people all over the world will be pressing RESET – and we invite you to join us! It all starts by going to the1thing.com/RESET To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: the1thing.com/podcast. In this episode, you will learn... [4:30] How you can use a change in your life to create new habits [8:15] Are you following the process... or are you cheating? [12:00] What happens when you share the common language of The ONE Thing [19:30] How to leverage the power of alignment Links & Tools From This Episode Hit the RESET button: https://trainings.the1thing.com/reset FREE training: Start Using Your 411 Take the course: Get Results With Your 411 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

Around this time of year, things can start to get a little crazy. We all start the year with certain goals, but life often throws us these curveballs that we don’t see coming – and, before we know it, we’re struggling to find clarity and dealing with overwhelm. But, in the midst of all of that, there’s ONE thing we can do that will make everything else easier or unnecessary. In this episode, Jay Papasan returns to share how you can find your focus, cut your stress, and hit reset so that you can get back on track towards completing your goals for the year – not by doing more, but by doing less. Are you ready to hit the RESET button? Then check out the1thing.com/reset. To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: the1thing.com/podcast. In this episode, you will learn... [8:45] What it looks like to hit the reset button, within an organization and as an individual [17:15] How to get clarity on what is actually a priority and what you can cancel [33:05] What it looks like to practice self-leadership or leadership within your organization when you’re calendar doesn’t align with your priorities [35:00] How to make things simple [47:00] Can you do a reset alone? Links & Tools From This Episode The ONE Thing Mid-Year Reset Retreat: https://trainings.the1thing.com/reset The ONE Thing training (for individuals and teams): http://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

When you think of the word “struggle,” what comes to mind? Many of us think of struggle as something negative, and it’s not a great feeling when you’re going through adversity, but we think today’s guest is going to change your mind about that. Bobby Herrera teaches us that inside of struggle is a gift – a gift that can truly change the way that we lead. Fair warning: this episode will probably pull at your heart strings a little bit, but most importantly, it’s going to challenge you to think about your purpose. Bobby teaches us that more isn’t the answer – and there’s no better way to focus on what really matters than hitting the RESET button. Check out the1thing.com/reset to learn more. To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: the1thing.com/podcast. In this episode, you will learn... [8:15] How struggle helps you show up as a leader [11:15] What it looks like to work as one and act as a team, with one singular focus, even through struggle [17:20] How to help everyone on your team say yes to their ONE thing [21:45] What you can learn from Bobby’s mistakes and struggles [29:50] The lead domino for living a purposeful life [36:20] Why doing more is not the answer [48:00] The ONE Thing leaders can do to make everything else easier or unnecessary Links & Tools From This Episode Read: The Gift of Struggle Learn more at https://bobby-herrera.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bobbyherrera.pg/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bobbyherrerapg/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BobbyHerreraPG LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobby-herrera-5781821/ The ONE Thing Mid-Year Reset Retreat: https://trainings.the1thing.com/reset The ONE Thing training (for individuals and teams): http://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

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. Are you ready to hit the RESET button like Laurie did? Then check out the1thing.com/reset. To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: the1thing.com/podcast. In this episode, you will learn... [7:45] Why so many of us struggle with our health, for a long time, even though we know it’s important [10:20] How to recruit accountability partners (and why you should) [14:00] What habits can help you achieve a holistic health transformation [16:15] The lead domino that will help you take control of your health [25:45] Why perfection is overrated [29:15] The ONE thing you can do to hit the reset button in your life Links & Tools From This Episode The ONE Thing Mid-Year Reset Retreat: https://trainings.the1thing.com/reset The ONE Thing training (for individuals and teams): http://the1thing.com/training 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

Everything you want in your career comes down to ONE thing – the relationships that you have. So when we neglect our relationships, we are limiting our own ability to accomplish our goals and live extraordinary lives. But you don’t have to settle for anything less than extraordinary, and as an extra bonus, cultivating great relationships will just make your personal and business life that much better! That’s why we are excited to share this conversation with Ken Coleman, one of the Dave Ramsey personalities and the author of The Proximity Principle: The Proven Strategy That Will Lead to a Career You Love. We also want to know how you are doing with the goals that you set at the beginning of the year. Do you need to think bigger, or are you falling behind, or are you a little unclear on what you actually want? Wherever you may fall, one thing we know is that you’d benefit from a reset. Learn more about The ONE Thing Mid-Year Reset Retreat at https://trainings.the1thing.com/reset. To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: the1thing.com/podcast. In this episode, you will learn... [5:30] What is The Proximity Principle? [9:30] The 3 things that you need in the people you surround yourself with at work [13:25] 70% of Americans aren’t passionate about the work that they do – so how do we build a bridge between where we are now and where we want to be? [18:50] How to take advantage of your uniqueness and unique talents [22:25] When there is a passion problem [28:20] How to overcome the fear and limiting beliefs that prevent you from reaching out to people who are where you want to be [33:50] What you can do if your organization isn’t helping you grow to your highest potential, but you’re also not ready to leave [33:15] How do you become the type of person who can attract extraordinary people into their world? [43:50] What it looks like when you have to cut people out of your life Links & Tools From This Episode Learn more at kencoleman.com Read: The Proximity Principle: The Proven Strategy That Will Lead to a Career You Love The ONE Thing Mid-Year Reset Retreat: https://trainings.the1thing.com/reset The ONE Thing training (for individuals and teams): http://the1thing.com/training Read: Boundaries: When to Say Yes, How to Say No to Take Control of Your Life by Henry Cloud and John Townsend We recorded this conversation as part of our monthly ONE Thing webinar series. Every month, we feature an incredible author so that you can learn directly from them and ask questions. If you want to watch the second half of this interview or sign up for our next FREE monthly webinar, head over to the1thing.com/webinars. 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 bring change into an organization? The truth is, we don’t have to be in the C-suite of our organizations to spark change, or to even be a leader within our organization – because all leadership begins with self-leadership. So, when it comes to bringing The ONE Thing into an organization, it all begins with ONE person. In this episode, Geoff Woods and Jay Papasan share how leaders can begin living the principles of The ONE Thing with their team. We dive deep into the tools that we use and train organizations to use, all so that you can live the surprisingly simple truth behind extraordinary results. If you’d like to explore how to bring The ONE Thing into your organization, click here. In this episode, you will learn... [4:50] Why you should consider implementing a weekly standup in your organization [10:45] How to train your boss to respect your boundaries [14:15] How to shift from ME to WE, when you’re living the principles of The ONE Thing [19:30] What it looks like to coach or interrogate a 411 (and the most common mistakes that people make when they create a 411) [26:10] How to identify Your ONE Thing & Your Team’s ONE Thing [29:35] How do you create accountability when you struggle with holding yourself accountable? [35:00] What it looks like to teach through leadership [39:10] What you can do to inspire your team to generate leads consistently, without just telling them to do that Links & Tools From This Episode The ONE Thing Mid-Year Reset Retreat: https://trainings.the1thing.com/reset The ONE Thing training (for individuals and teams): http://the1thing.com/training Want Geoff’s Mother Of All Emails? Go to the1thing.com/plannertraining Download the FREE Kick-Ass Guide® to Goal Setting 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’s relatively easy for an individual to start practicing The ONE Thing in their daily lives... but how do you scale The ONE Thing throughout an organization? Behind the scenes, we’ve been asking ourselves this question, and we’ve been working hard to come up with an answer that will help all teams, from a local real estate office all the way up to a Fortune 50 company, make living The ONE Thing part of their organizational culture. Geoff Woods and Jay Papasan recently delivered a keynote presentation at the Keller Williams Family Reunion Convention, and today we’re going to share the first half of that presentation with all of you. Geoff and Jay walk you through the high-level principles you need to know before you introduce The ONE Thing to your team and what the benefits are when you begin to adopt this in your culture. Next week, in part two, we’ll discuss how leaders within an organization can begin to use the specific tools of The ONE Thing to not only live the principles yourself, but spread them with their teams. In this episode, you will learn... [8:30] How you can achieve exponential momentum [14:00] How do you identify Your ONE Thing? [17:50] How to turn your job into a business [24:50] An exercise to illustrate what’s possible for you [26:15] How you can leverage The Produktive System The ONE Thing to Implement From This Episode: If this episode has brought value to you, please consider sharing it with the people inside your organization. Text it to them, send them an email, or talk to them about it on Monday – you will be amazed at the impact you can have when you get a core group of people talking this same language! If you are looking for some extra help or inspiration, head over to the1thing.com/training. Links & Tools From This Episode The ONE Thing Mid-Year Reset Retreat: https://trainings.the1thing.com/reset The ONE Thing training (for individuals and teams): http://the1thing.com/training AWESOME FREE RESOURCES FOR YOU! Get more support & accountability: Join the Living Your ONE Thing Community The Kick Ass Guide To Accountability Form your first power habit with your 66 Day Challenge Calendar Check out our awesome blog! 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