Have you ever sacrificed your family time, your health, or your spiritual life, for your career?   Today you’re going to hear about someone who fell into that trap: John Lamerton thought that getting everything he wanted required adding more things into his world, and as a result he ended up working 100 hours a week and sacrificing time with his family – until he got a massive wake-up call in the form of a newborn son.   You’re going to discover what led to John’s mindset shift, and how subtracting, simplifying, and focusing allowed him to go from working 100-hour weeks to 25-hour weeks – all while making more money, experiencing less stress, and spending more time with his family.     The ONE Thing to Implement From This Episode: Our biggest takeaway from this episode is doing less – not more.   Sometimes, the things you like doing, and even the things that make you feel productive (or maybe just busy), aren’t the things that are going to make you effective – and they detract from the ONE thing that actually matters most.   What can you do, today, to get more clarity on the things that you’re currently saying yes to that you should consider saying no to? And are you willing to block out time on your calendar to figure it out – possibly even saying NO to something less important in the process?   In this episode you will learn... [7:10] How you can cut hours from your work week (while getting more done). [13:00] How you can start intentionally choosing power habits and stop accidentally falling into habits. [22:15] ONE thing you can do every day to reshape the story you tell yourself about your identity.   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!   Links & Tools From This Episode Big Ideas... For Small Businesses: Simple, Practical Tools and Tactics to Help Your Small Business Grow by John Lamerton Connect with John: Facebook | LinkedIn 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 empowering the people on your team?   Anyone can be a leader, and a good leader empowers the people around them to take control of their time and focus on their priorities.   On this episode, we have an opportunity to discover how The ONE Thing has been implemented by the #1 highest ranking official in the U.S. Air Force, Chief Master Sergeant Kaleth O. Wright, to more effectively lead his team, manage his time, and protect this country. In this episode you will learn... [5:55] How to build models & systems to manage your time (and your team) more effectively. [8:30] How you can introduce The ONE Thing to your team & empower them to take more control over their time. [10:40] Why you sometimes need to say NO (and how you can do it gracefully). [18:55] The ONE lesson you need to learn about leadership. [24:00] How a good morning routine can transform how you show up in life.   The ONE Thing to Implement From This Episode: In this interview, Chief Master Sergeant Wright demonstrated the idea of moving from E to P – or when you stop relying on your natural abilities and start implementing models and systems to help you focus on your priorities.   So it’s time to get hyper clear: What are your priorities? What earns the right to show up at your desk? What models and systems can you implement to ensure everyone in your team is focusing on their top priorities?   When you consider these ideas, what is the ONE thing you can do today that will make everything else easier or unnecessary?   We’d love to know what you’re implementing from this episode! Click here to leave a review on iTunes.   Links & Tools From This Episode Connect with Chief Kaleth O. Wright: facebook.com/CMSAFOfficial/ If this episode has brought value to you, we hope you will leave a review: Click here to leave a review on iTunes   AWESOME FREE RESOURCES FOR YOU! Get more support & accountability: Join the Living Your ONE Thing Community The Kick Ass Guide To Accountability 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

Have you ever blocked out time on your calendar for something that really mattered, and then life got in the way?   We know it happens to us, and has happened, at some point, to all of the 1,700 people who attended the keynote that we are sharing in this episode.   This is part two of a two-part series on time blocking secrets. In part one, we discussed some of the changes you can make in your life to move forward on the road to mastery. In this episode, we answer questions about what people just like you are struggling with when it comes to time blocking.   In this episode you will learn... [2:45] How you can create an environment that supports your goals. [14:45] Why saying yes to yourself first (and no to everyone else) will give you time to say yes to everyone else, later. [23:30] How you can protect your time by setting expectations with the people around you.   The ONE Thing to Implement From This Episode: How will you endure the monotony of success?   We mentioned in the last episode that this is a road to mastery, and that means you have to adopt the mindset of a student. You have to take action to learn, every day, and every day you will fail – and you will make progress.   If you’d like support in taking the next step in your journey, consider joining the Living Your ONE Thing Community. If you’d like to learn more, go to the1thing.com/membership or text ACCOUNTABILITY to the number 33444.   Links & Tools From This Episode If your organization is interested in having us do a keynote or workshop, you can go to the1thing.com/about and fill out the Request a Speaker form. Want to receive the “mother of all emails” we mentioned in this episode? Text KWFR18 to 33444 and we will send you a copy. We want your feedback! Click here to leave a review on iTunes   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 The ONE Thing is produced by Podcast Masters 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 tried time blocking? If so, do you have a habit of time blocking every single day and protecting that time, no matter what?   If you answered no, don’t worry. We haven’t mastered this habit either, and we all struggle with this. But we are trying to do better and improve, every single day, and we have learned a lot that we’d like to share with you.   This episode is the first half of a keynote we delivered on time blocking secrets, in which we focus on how you can begin to make positive changes and move forward on the road to mastery.     In this episode you will learn... [7:00] Why so many of us fail at protecting our time. [18:00] How you can mentally prepare yourself for a 66-day challenge that will make you uncomfortable. [19:00] ONE thing you can do to intentionally make time blocking a habit. [23:20] How you can reclaim 28% of your day. [27:50] The 3 commitments you need to make if you want to achieve extraordinary results.   The ONE Thing to Implement From This Episode: If you’re here, you are already on the road to mastery. We hope you take this opportunity to look internally and evaluate yourself: where are you currently along the road to mastery?   Our hope is that you get clear on where you are today so that you can get a little better better each day moving forward. In the process, you will fail – and that’s okay!   Let us know the ONE thing you will implementing from this episode by clicking here to leave a review on iTunes.   Links & Tools From This Episode If your organization is interested in having us do a keynote or workshop, you can go to the1thing.com/about and fill out the Request a Speaker form. Want to receive the “mother of all emails” we mentioned in this episode? Text KWFR18 to 33444 and we will send you a copy. We want your feedback! Click here to leave a review on iTunes   AWESOME FREE RESOURCES FOR YOU! Get more support & accountability: Join the Living Your ONE Thing Community Form your first power habit with your 66 Day Challenge Calendar Check out our awesome blog! The ONE Thing is produced by Podcast Masters 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 it comes to The ONE Thing, the tip of the iceberg is your results, or your profit – but what lies underneath the surface, supporting those results?   We can’t get the right results if we don’t take the right actions, we can’t choose the right actions if we don’t know what our priorities are, and we can’t know what your priorities are if we don’t have clarity on our purpose. That’s why we’re sharing a conversation with a woman who is completely driven by purpose, and we encourage you to listen for three themes: when purpose comes into the picture, when she starts narrowing her focus, and how she moves from Entrepreneurial to Purposeful.   Christina Sass is the Co-Founder & President of Andela, which CNN called “the startup that’s harder to get into than Harvard.” They are on a mission to train 100,000 world-class software developers in Africa to bridge the divide between U.S. and African tech sectors, and it’s remarkable what they’ve been able to accomplish in just a few years.     In this episode you will learn... [8:00] How you can solve a BIG problem by focusing on ONE action. [18:30] What it looks like to narrow your focus and say no to everything else. [24:05] How you can start moving from E to P. [30:50] Why (and how) anyone can start shifting the culture in an organization. [34:50] ONE thing you can do to find more success in business.   The ONE Thing to Implement From This Episode: We love what Christina says at the end of this conversation: “Purpose is a currency all on its own. Find your purpose, and the means to attack it will follow.” Are you clear about what your purpose is, or do you have a general sense of what it might be?   The path to discovering your purpose starts by getting on the path. So how much time, every week, are you intentionally pausing to think about what your purpose might be? If you invest zero time, you won’t have any clarity.   If you want to get on the path, we want to help. Click here to take your first step by joining the Living Your ONE Thing community.   Links & Tools From This Episode Learn more at Andela.com Connect with Christina: Twitter | LinkedIn We want your feedback. Click here to leave a review on iTunes   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   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 how to show up as the most effective leader that you possibly can?   We know that many of you are leaders – business owners, entrepreneurs, or employees in a management role – who are out to make a big change in the world, and you want to influence the people around you to create a big impact. But how?   To find out, we sat down to speak with Mark C. Crowley, the author of Lead from the Heart: Transformational Leadership for the 21st Century.     In this episode you will learn... [6:10] The science behind why leading from the heart is so successful in business. [10:00] What you can do to bring more caring into your leadership. [17:00] The ONE thing you can do to create hockey stick-shaped growth in your leadership ability.   The ONE Thing to Implement From This Episode: Who are the people in your life that you really care about? Do you have clarity – real clarity – on why they’re doing what they’re doing, and what they’re working towards?   If the answer to that question is no, how much time do you think it would take to ask them and find out? And what would become possible if you ask everyone you care about (which should include everyone you manage) that question?   We think asking that question is the lead domino that will allow you to unleash exponential growth in your leadership ability.   Links & Tools From This Episode Learn more at leadfromtheheart.com Connect with Mark: Facebook | Twitter | LinkedIn Read: Lead from the Heart: Transformational Leadership for the 21st Century Click here to leave a review on iTunes   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 The ONE Thing is produced by Podcast Masters 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 go to social events, are you networking or are you not working?   We’ve been there – going to networking events and masterminds without really getting or giving any value in the experiences that we share with others. But with a little bit of knowledge, we can stop wasting time and start networking with purpose.   To help us, we sit down with a human behavior expert: Vanessa Van Edwards, the lead investigator at her research lab, Science of People, and the bestselling author of Captivate: The Science of Succeeding with People.   In this episode you will learn... [2:05] How you can have dazzling conversations (and what that means). [5:10] The biggest lie we’re told about people skills and charisma. [8:20] How you can identify what kind of person you are and set yourself up for networking success. [13:45] What you can do to create a better first impression. [19:40] The ONE thing you can do right now to develop more meaningful relationships.   The ONE Thing to Implement From This Episode: We love what Vanessa said about being a highlighter – when you introduce one person to another person, and you really rave about what makes them exceptional, it leaves a lasting impression. And when you make this a habit, it forces you to listen more intently because, if you know you will have to recall information about them, you will listen with purpose.   What is the ONE thing from this episode that made the biggest impression on you?  We really want to know. You can click here to share with us what you learned, and what actions you're taking, in a review on iTunes.   Links & Tools From This Episode Learn more at scienceofpeople.com Connect with Vanessa: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Captivate: The Science of Succeeding with People   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 Get your FREE audiobook copy of Captivate!   Audible is offering a special for our ONE Thing podcast fans: a free 30-day trial membership and a free audiobook.   Go to audible.com/onething or text “ONETHING” to the number 500500 to get started, and to get your free copy of Captivate. The ONE Thing is produced by Podcast Masters 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 getting home after work and sitting down with the people who matter most to you... but then your mind goes somewhere else?   We know that many of you are struggling to stay present, every day, so we wanted to share this conversation between Geoff Woods and Trevor Mauch, host of the CarrotCast. Trevor invited Geoff onto his show, but then we ended up turning the tables to ask questions about how he can start being more present.   As you listen to the episode, ask yourself the same questions that Geoff poses to Trevor – and consider the cost of choosing not to.     The ONE Thing to Implement From This Episode: Are you happy with the habits that you’ve formed over the past 12 months? Have you formed any bad habits, unintentionally?   We end up doing activities that we know aren’t our ONE thing, every single day, and the end result is failing so slowly that we think we’re succeeding. And over time, if you continue to fail a little every day, there will be an extraordinary loss.   So what is the ONE activity you can do today to start changing it? The path to getting everything you want starts with doing one thing at a time – think big, go small. You can click here to tell us what action you're taking in a review in iTunes.   In this episode you will learn... [7:20] Why you should shift from a ‘helping me’ attitude to a ‘helping you’ attitude (if you want to be achieve extraordinary success). [11:10] What will your life look like five years from now if you show up, every single day, constantly looking to get something from other people? [32:45] How you can turn being more present into a power habit.   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   Links & Tools From This Episode Connect with Trevor: trevormauch.com | Twitter | Facebook | LinkedIn Listen to the CarrotCast The ONE Thing is produced by Podcast Masters 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

You are failing, every day.   We know this because we’re living The ONE Thing, and we’re failing every day too.   So on this episode, we’re going to explore the underlying reason why you may be struggling to achieve the extraordinary results that you desire, and explain why bravery, self-worth, and curiosity are necessary for living an extraordinary life. Our guest is Emily Ann Peterson, a musician, creative consultant, and the author of Bare Naked Bravery: How to Be Creatively Courageous.   The ONE Thing to Implement From This Episode: Bravery doesn’t happen all at once – it starts really small, and then grows as you nurture it.   Emily suggests that you start with curiosity, asking yourself a question that forces you to look in the mirror. We encourage you to write down five deadly questions – questions so big that they force you to pause and search for a good answer – and then share them with us in a review on your podcast player of choice. We’d love to share these in a future episode.   You can click here to leave a review in iTunes.   In this episode you will learn... [5:50] Why curiosity is an amazing place to start when you are struggling with fear of the unknown, feeling lost, or running up against friction in your life. [8:20] How you can use friction to move forward. [11:15] Why you need a sense of self-worth to be brave (and achieve extraordinary results). [14:00] How you can begin to generate self-worth. [17:30] Where bravery begins.   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   Links & Tools From This Episode Learn more at emilyannpeterson.com Connect with Emily: Instagram | YouTube | Twitter | Facebook Read: Bare Naked Bravery: How to Be Creatively Courageous Listen: Bare Naked Bravery Podcast Watch: “What are shared experiences worth: Emily Ann Peterson at TEDxTacoma”   The ONE Thing is produced by Podcast Masters 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 tools and systems in place that help you meet your goals?   We know that it’s tough to be on the same page as our team with a one-page business plan, and even then it’s still difficult to maintain clarity on our goals every single day. But there are easy and free tools you can use to make it easier.   In this episode, Jay Papasan and Geoff Woods to break down his GPS and 411 so that you can learn how to apply these models to meet your specific goals. You can download templates of these documents for free at the1thing.com/resources, and you can get copies of the specific documents discussed in this episode by texting KWFR18 to 33444.     The ONE Thing to Implement From This Episode: If you lack clarity, we hope that you will say enough is enough – now is the time to take action, take control of your time, and live an extraordinary life.   If you text KWFR18 to 33444, we will send you a copy of Geoff’s GPS and 411, templates to create your own, and a training video – all for free.   And if you’d like to enlist us as your accountability partners in the process, go to the1thing.com/membership or text the word ACCOUNTABILITY to the number 33444 to join the Living Your ONE Thing Community.   In this episode you will learn... [5:15] When your goal needs a GPS. [6:30] How you can use a GPS to help you reach a BIG goal. [14:20] How you can use a 411 to maintain clarity on your priorities. [20:00] Why it’s okay to regularly adjust your priorities. [43:40] How you can help your children create the rituals and habits they need to achieve massive success.   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   Links & Tools From This Episode Want to receive the email we mentioned in this episode? Text KWFR18 to 33444 and we will send you a copy. If you'd like our help creating and following your own GPS and 411, go to the1thing.com/membership or text the word ACCOUNTABILITY to the number 33444. The ONE Thing is produced by Podcast Masters 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 single person in the world has the same number of hours in their day… so what makes the difference between average results and extraordinary results?   We believe it all comes down to how you set goals; the clarity that you have on the vision for your life.   That’s why we’re sharing this keynote presentation by Jay Papasan and Geoff Woods, in which we’ll walk you through our process for setting goals. This episode focuses on goal-setting fundamentals, and in the next episode we’ll walk you through how we applied these models and systems for our specific goals.   The ONE Thing to Implement From This Episode: If you have a significant other, are you bringing them along your goal setting journey? Are you setting your goals with them, or are you doing it independently?   If you are goal setting alone, you are missing a massive opportunity. Ask for help.   We held a couples goal setting retreat last year, and it was massively impactful for everyone who attended. That’s why we’re going to do it again in November 2018, and you can sign up for the waitlist at the1thing.com/event.   In this episode you will learn... [10:00] Why you need to put more time into goal setting if you want more clarity. [19:20] What you need to ask yourself to begin goal setting to the now. [23:40] Why effective goal setting isn’t usually a solo activity.   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   Links & Tools From This Episode Want to receive the email we mentioned in this episode? Text KWFR18 to 33444 and we will send you a copy. The ONE Thing is produced by Podcast Masters 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 wake up every single day to trade your life for your job? If so… are you getting the good end of that deal?   If you ever want to achieve extraordinary results and true wealth, you will have to change your actions – and to accomplish that, you will have to transform the way you think.   To help us accomplish that mindset transformation, we’re talking to Nik Halik and Garrett Gunderson, the co-authors of 5 Day Weekend: Freedom to Make Your Life and Work Rich with Purpose. We were first introduced to Nik and Garrett because 5 Day Weekend is the newest book published by Ray Bard, publisher of The ONE Thing, who only publishes one book every year (obviously, he has an incredible track record).   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 sign up for our next FREE monthly webinar, head over to the1thing.com/webinars. In this episode you will learn... [8:30] Why your current financial situation does not dictate your future wealth. [15:15] The five steps of the 5 Day Weekend. [20:50] ONE thing you can do to transform your financial life. [31:00] The limiting beliefs that we tell ourselves about generating wealth (and why they’re not true). [34:50] Why you’re only ever ONE idea or ONE relationship away from the next level of prosperity. [39:00] How you can invest $5,000, today, and get a good return on your investment. [42:10] Why you and your significant other should have ONE meeting, every week, about your shared vision (check out Garrett’s weekly agenda at freedomfasttrack.com/marriage).   The ONE Thing to Implement From This Episode: Stop making excuses about why you are not taking action to achieve financial freedom – the first step is to keep more of what you’re making right now.   Look at where your money is going and identify what expenses you can cut, and only after that should you start looking at how to generate more money.   If you trust the domino effect, keep your lifestyle where it is, and trust the 5 Day Weekend model, your passive income will rise over time – until you can wake up and choose what to do every single day. Get your own copy of the book at 5DayWeekend.com.   Links & Tools From This Episode Unlock your 5 Day Weekend at 5DayWeekend.com Get more tips about improving cash flow at wealthfactory.com/podcast Connect with Nik at nikinspace.com Connect with Garrett at wealthfactory.com   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 The ONE Thing is produced by Podcast Masters 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 like you are juggling so many different tasks that, inevitably, some things end up slipping through the cracks?   We’ve definitely experienced that in our business, and so has our guest Jenny McCarty. Jenny is a business owner, a member of our Living Your ONE Thing community, and a military wife, which means she is constantly moving – and every time she moves, she has to start her business all over again.   This is because Jenny has been acting entrepreneurially, relying on her own natural abilities, instead of acting purposefully. She reached out to us for help before her next move, and we want to share that call because we think it can help you too. In this episode, we ask questions that will help you identify the models and systems that you can implement so that your business can scale without you.     The ONE Thing to Implement From This Episode: As people, we tend to over complicate things. We make our problems feel difficult, but in reality, it doesn’t have to be that way. Your life, and your business, can be simple – and the simpler it is, the easier it will be to scale.   And building systems doesn’t actually have to take a lot of time. With a little bit of technology – and the intention to document everything – you can record every step of your process and then leverage VA resources to turn that into a system.   If you’d like to see how we do this, we will be sharing our process in a training for the Living Your ONE Thing Community. Click here to join today.   In this episode you will learn... [12:10] Why documenting your systems is a powerful lead domino. [16:10] What habits you can acquire to help you develop systems in your business. [22:00] How you can stop over complicating simple problems.   AWESOME FREE RESOURCES FOR YOU! Get more support & accountability: Join the Living Your ONE Thing Community Form your first power habit with your 66 Day Challenge Calendar Check out our awesome blog!   Links & Tools From This Episode Will you help us get to know you better? Go to the1thing.com/podcastquiz   Production & Development for The ONE Thing Podcast by Podcast Masters 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 start a new relationship, do you show up looking to give or get?   Many entrepreneurs show up trying to leverage every situation, but we only start receiving the most value when we start offering it. Superconnectors are the people who create value by making connections for other people because, in every interaction and new relationship, they show up looking to give, not get.   Scott Gerber started the Young Entrepreneurs Council, founded The Community Company, and wrote the book Superconnector. In this episode, he shares how you can transform your mindset, be more meaningful and purposeful in every interaction, and start building relationships that really matter.   The ONE Thing to Implement From This Episode: What’s the ONE thing in this episode that will help you stop networking, and start forming real relationships that matter?   When you find your answer, let us know in a review on iTunes, or wherever you get your podcasts. We see every single review, and we want to know what helped you.   In this episode you will learn... [3:50] How becoming a Superconnector can knock over more dominoes in your life. [6:00] The ONE thing that will allow you to form connections with people who are where you want to be. [8:30] Why facilitating great experiences adds more value than showing up to network. [10:20] What becomes possible when you develop a connector’s mind. [16:30] ONE simple strategy you can use to audit your mindset and behaviors. [22:30] What models and systems you can follow to ensure that you are nurturing the relationships that matter most. [31:50] The most important lesson you can learn when it comes to forming relationships.   AWESOME FREE RESOURCES FOR YOU! Get more support & accountability: Join the Living Your ONE Thing Community Form your first power habit with your 66 Day Challenge Calendar Check out our awesome blog!   Links & Tools From This Episode Learn more at ScottDGerber.com Connect with Scott: Twitter | Facebook | LinkedIn Pick up your copy of Superconnector   Production & Development for The ONE Thing Podcast by Podcast Masters 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

Today we are getting raw and vulnerable with all of you.   In our conversations with all of you, we've learned that many of you are making excuses for your results – and in reality, the ONE thing you're failing to do is look in the mirror and accept accountability.   JT McCormick had an unfortunate childhood – it's hard for many of us to fathom growing up in his shoes – but in spite of his tumultuous start in life, he has managed to achieve an extraordinary level of success. Sometimes we lack the perspective to look at our situation and find gratitude, and as a result, we end up making excuses, but JT is here to serve us all a big helping of Perspective Pie.     The ONE Thing to Implement From This Episode: We can all make the CHOICE to achieve more – it just requires a simple mindset shift and some elbow grease. In this conversation, you'll hear when JT chose to be the best at everything he did, even scrubbing toilets.   So we have a question for you: Are you doing the best that you can do, or are you doing the best that can be done?   What is the ONE thing you can do to show up as the best in business, family, or wherever is most important to you – and where in your life are you making excuses when you could be getting results?   In this episode you will learn... [17:40] The only three things you need to achieve success. [21:10] What you need to know if you feel stuck against the ceiling of achievement. [22:20] ONE thing you can do to get clarity and shift your mindset.   AWESOME FREE RESOURCES FOR YOU! Get more support & accountability: Join the Living Your ONE Thing Community Form your first power habit with your 66 Day Challenge Calendar Check out our awesome blog!   Links & Tools From This Episode Learn more at JTmccormick.com Connect with JT on LinkedIn   I Got There: How I Overcame Racism, Poverty, and Abuse to Achieve the American Dream by JT McCormick & Tucker Max   Will you help us get to know you better? Go to the1thing.com/podcastquiz   Production & Development for The ONE Thing Podcast by Podcast Masters 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 spend 25% of our life, if not more, at work – and many of our workplaces are broken; we lack fulfillment.   We lack control, we lack clarity on where we are going, and too many of us don't feel like we're waking up every day to trade our lives for something of value. If that's a problem for you, you're in the right place.   Today's guest is going to help you get clarity on ONE thing that will help you find more fulfillment. Adam Grant has been recognized as Wharton's top-rated teacher for six straight years, and as one of the world's 25 most influential management thinkers. He is also the author or co-author of three New York Times bestselling books: Give and Take, Originals, and Option B.   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 sign up for our next FREE monthly webinar, head over to the1thing.com/webinars.     The ONE Thing to Implement From This Episode: We love Adam's empowering message. Whether you're a manager or an employee, you have DNA in your results. Our questions for you is, what is the ONE thing that you're not doing that would allow you to find more fulfillment in what you do?   Consider where in your life you are treating everything like it matters equally. Where are you going BIG and trying to do everything where you could be going small, focusing on the unique area where you can truly make the greatest impact and enjoy the greatest results?   In this episode you will learn... [6:00] The 3 things you need to get motivated at work. [13:00] Why top performers are willing to experiment. [23:40] How being clear on your priorities will help you manage your time (and say no when it's appropriate). [33:00] How you can be more purposeful about when and how you give. [45:30] The ONE thing you can do to start transforming the fulfillment you find in what you do.   AWESOME FREE RESOURCES FOR YOU! Get more support & accountability: Join the Living Your ONE Thing Community Form your first power habit with your 66 Day Challenge Calendar Check out our awesome blog!   Links & Tools From This Episode Learn more at AdamGrant.net Connect with Adam: Twitter | Facebook | YouTube Adam’s TED Talk: “The surprising habits of original thinkers” Get your FREE audiobook copy of Give and Take, Originals, and Option B!   If you enjoy listening to podcasts, you probably also enjoy listening to audiobooks, and that’s why Audible is sponsoring this episode.   If you go to audible.com/onething, you can create a free account and get a free credit for your first book, which could be Give and Take, Originals, or Option B.   Production & Development for The ONE Thing Podcast by Podcast Masters 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 struggle with being present?   We talk a lot about achieving extraordinary results, setting goals, and gaining clarity on your priorities.... but one thing that we don't often talk about as much is mastering our mindset. So many of us are constantly thinking about the next thing that we have to do or something that's already happened, and as a result, we're never really in the moment.   If you are always living in the future or the past, then being present may be ONE thing that can transform every area of your life. Jeff Photiades joins the show to share how he started getting more intentional around his mindset, and how you can too.   The ONE Thing to Implement From This Episode: If you were able to, at any time, be truly present and nowhere else, would that ONE thing improve every area of your life?   We think it will, and we believe practicing meditation will help you accomplish that. If you don't have a meditation practice already in place, we challenge you to start one. Even if it starts with just one breath a day, that is ONE thing that can make being present easier or unnecessary.   Download yourself a free 66-Day Challenge Calendar to start today.   In this episode you will learn... [3:00] How developing a better understanding of yourself helps you understand others. [7:15] What it looks like when you apply the principles of goal setting to your personal life. [12:15] Why the story you tell yourself about having to work more isn't always true. [14:30] What you can do if you are struggling to strike a good work-life counterbalance. [21:45] ONE Thing you can do to make being present easier or unnecessary.   AWESOME FREE RESOURCES FOR YOU! Get more support & accountability: Join the Living Your ONE Thing Community Form your first power habit with your 66 Day Challenge Calendar Check out our awesome blog!   Links & Tools From This Episode Will you help us get to know you better? Go to the1thing.com/podcastquiz Production & Development for The ONE Thing Podcast by Podcast Masters 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 talk to the people you care about, especially if you’re a parent, about what their goals are and how they can achieve them?   In episode 117, we heard the story of Holli and Cade McCray, a mother and son who started living The ONE Thing together. In this episode, we're talking to another mother-and-son duo: Nicole and Cooper Hefferman.   Cooper is now living his ONE thing, using principles from the book to create a plan and, ultimately, get to Broadway in the next year – and it all started when Nicole picked up a copy of The ONE Thing in an airport and started asking her son more questions about his goals.   The ONE Thing to Implement From This Episode: For you to be productive, you have to have clarity on your priorities. And for you to have clarity on your priorities, you need to have an understanding of what your purpose is. Conversations like these help us realize that what we do is founded in purpose.   When you take action, you are impacting other people, and you can shine a light on what is possible.   So who is ONE person that you can empower to start a journey towards mastering their time?   In this episode you will learn... [4:10] Why The Domino Effect is an effective tool for clarifying your vision. [6:50] How you can help your children get clarity on their goals & act more purposefully. [20:00] What stops most people from making progress towards their goal (and how you can overcome that). [22:30] How enlisting support can help you get clarity on Your ONE Thing (and amplify accountability). [34:40] How you can introduce The ONE Thing to your children.   AWESOME FREE RESOURCES FOR YOU! Get more support & accountability: Join the Living Your ONE Thing Community Form your first power habit with your 66 Day Challenge Calendar Check out our awesome blog!   Links & Tools From This Episode Will you help us get to know you better? Go to the1thing.com/podcastquiz Fill out your own GPS: the1thing.com/resources/your-gps/ Production & Development for The ONE Thing Podcast by Podcast Masters 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

You bring a lot of intention, energy, and focus to your professional world – are you bringing that same focus to your relationships at home?   When we don't plan healthy habits in our relationships – especially our romantic relationships – things tend to fall apart as life happens, and that starts to spill over to every other aspect of our lives.   With over 15 years of experiencing helping couples heal, reset, and thrive, relationship therapist and educator John Howard joins the show to help us be more intentional and transform our relationships.   The ONE Thing to Implement From This Episode: What is the ONE thing you can do to connect more in your relationships?   We challenge you to go a step farther than thinking about the question – Prove to yourself that you can begin to affect positive change in those relationships that matter.   If working on your relationship is important to you, schedule time for connecting on your calendar (even if it's just a long hug at the end of the workday).   In this episode you will learn... [2:30] The ONE habit that will transform your relationships. [10:00] What you are doing to create disconnection in your relationships. [16:00] How you can have (and start) the tough conversations in your relationships. [23:25] Why it's okay (and beneficial!) to be vulnerable and ask for help in your relationships. [26:20] How you can facilitate connection with your children.   AWESOME FREE RESOURCES FOR YOU! Get more support & accountability: Join the Living Your ONE Thing Community Form your first power habit with your 66 Day Challenge Calendar Check out our awesome blog!   Links & Tools From This Episode Want to work with John? Head over to the1thing.com/readysetlove! Connect with John: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Production & Development for The ONE Thing Podcast by Podcast Masters 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 dream of building something BIG?   Today we’re sharing the story of two young men with a dream, Cole Zucker and Guillaume Vidal, who are disrupting the lighting industry with their new business, Green Creative Lighting. They are taking on companies like Philips and GE by offering high-performance LED solutions – and winning.   Cole and Guillaume were only able to accomplish this so quickly, because they established clear goals, took massive action, and focused on forming the right relationships so that they could recruit the right people into their world.   The ONE Thing to Implement From This Episode: Out of everything that you’ve heard in this episode, what’s the ONE thing you can do that will make everything else easier or unnecessary? What’s the ONE action you can take that will guarantee the time you invested in this episode will have an amazing return on the investment of your time?   In this episode you will learn... [8:00] Why speed to implementation and execution is so critical for small businesses. [13:00] How you can build strong business relationships. [15:10] Why you need to resist shiny object syndrome when scaling a business (and what happens when you don’t). [19:40] How assembling the right team will allow you to stop focusing on the day-to-day and start focusing on the vision. [21:30] How you can make finding people a priority.   Links & Tools From This Episode Learn more at gc-lighting.com Connect with Cole on LinkedIn Connect with Guillaume on LinkedIn Production & Development for The ONE Thing Podcast by Podcast Masters 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 parents, we are constantly asking ourselves the same question: am I doing a good job?   We are responsible for helping a child grow into an adult that will, hopefully, make a massive positive impact in the world – so what will happen if we teach our children the importance of forming habits and focusing on their most important work first?   Today we are going to find out. Holli and Cade McCray are a mother and son who join us to share the incredible story of how they started living The ONE Thing, together.   The ONE Thing to Implement From This Episode: Consider which is a better way to introduce someone to The ONE Thing: forcing it onto them or living it at a high level and modeling it?   We think you need to be living The ONE Thing, first. So where in your world are you doing a great job at modeling those principles – and what is ONE thing you could be doing better that will cause the people in your life to take notice?   The moment you start empowering others, you start building a legacy.   In this episode you will learn... [3:40] How you can start (subtly) bringing The ONE Thing into your home. [13:20] How your family can be more purposeful with their time, even if structure feels unnatural. [15:00] How you can get your child interested in The ONE Thing (in a kid-approved way).   Links & Tools From This Episode Will you help us get to know you better? Go to the1thing.com/podcastquiz Form your first power habit with your 66 Day Challenge Calendar [FREE Training] How to Start Time Blocking 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

When your ONE thing is your children, you always have more than one thing going on at any given moment, and it never feels like you're in control of your time.   While many listeners have a strong professional focus, we know that a number of you already have the hardest job in the world: being a stay-at-home parent. This show isn't about featuring big names; it's about showing what it looks like when you actually live The ONE Thing –  so today we're sharing this conversation with one of you, Rachel Benson, a stay-at-home mother of three who also has responsibilities supporting her husband's business.   For years Rachel has struggled to balance it all, but in this episode, we offer some guidance. Last week Geoff shared a live coaching call between himself and Tony DiCello, and we learned how a coach helps you amplify accountability – now Geoff is putting those lessons into action.   The ONE Thing to Implement From This Episode: We love this conversation because Rachel is thinking what all of us are thinking – but she has the confidence to say it out loud, enlist support, and commit to taking actions that will change her results.   You have to get started.   So out of everything discussed in this episode, what is the ONE thing that you can do differently – and will you commit to doing it?   In this episode you will learn... [7:00] What stops us from taking advantage of the resources in front of us. [11:00] How committing yourself to taking action transforms your behavior and mindset. [13:00] How you can make your calendar reflect your goals. [19:10] What it looks like when something is stealing from your true ONE thing (and what it looks like when you get clarity on your focus). [22:00] What it looks like when a coach amplifies your accountability.   AWESOME FREE RESOURCES FOR YOU! The Kick Ass Guide To Accountability Form your first power habit with your 66 Day Challenge Calendar Check out our awesome blog! [FREE Training] How to Start Time Blocking TODAY!   Links & Tools From This Episode Get your 411 & 66-Day Calendar at the1thing.com/resources If you want to amplify your accountability, go to the1thing.com/membership or text the word ACCOUNTABILITY to the number 33444. Will you help us get to know you better?   We want to learn more about you so that we can better serve you through our content and our acts, so we created a survey that will take you less than one minute to complete.   Go to the1thing.com/podcastquiz to take the quiz. Production & Development for The ONE Thing Podcast by Podcast Masters 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 heard the 10,000 hours rule, or the idea that it takes 10,000 hours of doing something to master it?   Tony DiCello has over 25,000 hours of coaching people to their possibilities, and today we're sharing a live training and coaching call between Tony and Geoff Woods so that you can get a behind-the-scenes look at what accountability looks like, amplified through the eyes of a master.   This was originally for our Living Your ONE Thing members, but it was so valuable that we wanted to share it with all of you. If you'd like to join us for our next training, go to the1thing.com/membership or text the word ACCOUNTABILITY to the number 33444.   The ONE Thing to Implement From This Episode: Do you have a system in place so that, at any moment, you know where you stand towards reaching your goal?   And if not, what's the consequence of that – are you giving up on your future?   In this episode you will learn... [3:30] The definition of accountability. [5:55] How you will know if you are committed to your goals. [11:45] Why accountability is nothing more than reality. [18:00] How you can start building a plan towards the positive future by doing this simple exercise. [21:20] Why there are no delusional goals, only delusional actions. [26:20] How you can make your calendar match your goals. [45:15] What it looks like to have the highest form of accountability – a coach.   AWESOME FREE RESOURCES FOR YOU! The Kick Ass Guide To Accountability Form your first power habit with your 66 Day Challenge Calendar Check out our awesome blog! [FREE Training] How to Start Time Blocking TODAY!   Links & Tools From This Episode Connect with Tony: Facebook | LinkedIn Will you help us get to know you better? Go to the1thing.com/podcastquiz to take the quiz. If you’re missing a coach, email geoff [at] the1thing [dot] com with the subject “COACHING” Production & Development for The ONE Thing Podcast by Podcast Masters 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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Why are you doing what you are doing?   The ONE Thing is about teaching the surprisingly simple truth behind extraordinary results, but many of us fail to ask ourselves that simple question. For many of us, we do what we do to create moments that matter with the people that matter... but, too often, we lose sight of these relationships.   We are dedicating the entire month of February, in our Living Your ONE Thing Community, to creating extraordinary relationships in four specific areas: wealth determiners, loved ones, friends, and mentors. This episode will give you a taste of that, because whether you're a member or not we want you to understand the journey that we're going on so that you can go on it as well.   The ONE Thing to Implement From This Episode: If you can only choose one area discussed in this episode to focus on – relationships with wealth determiners, loved ones, friends, or mentors – which do you need to focus on most?   Then, what is the ONE relationship that you can form or enrich that will make everything else easier or unnecessary for you?   If you'd like us to be there as your accountability partner along the way, go to the1thing.com/membership.   In this episode you will learn... [3:40] What questions you should ask yourself about your relationship with the people who determine your wealth and the people whose wealth you determine. [8:30] ONE thing you can do to focus more on the relationships with your loved ones. [12:20] Why you should stop acting like an entrepreneur when it comes to managing your friendships and start getting purposeful about it. [15:00] How to nurture relationships with your mentors and coaches. [17:40] How you can decide what ONE relationship needs your focus now.   Links & Tools From This Episode If you'd like to join us for support on your journey, go to the1thing.com/membership or text the word ACCOUNTABILITY to the number 33444. If you’re missing a coach, email geoff [at] the1thing [dot] com with the subject “COACHING.” --   Will you help us get to know you better?   We want to learn more about you so that we can better serve you through our content and our acts, so we created a survey that will take you less than one minute to complete.   Go to the1thing.com/podcastquiz to take the quiz. Production & Development for The ONE Thing Podcast by Podcast Masters 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

Life offers so much – but time is limited, so every day you have to wake up and make choices.   Unfortunately, many of us choose to try to do it all. We have massive ambitions and take massive action but, at the end of the day, we don't feel like we actually got anything done.   Instead of trying to go wide, we have the opportunity to go deep; to be selective about what we choose to learn, have, and do. To help you take advantage of that opportunity, we are sharing this conversation with Eric Barker, author of Barking Up the Wrong Tree: The Surprising Science Behind Why Everything You Know About Success Is (Mostly) Wrong.   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 sign up for our next FREE monthly webinar, head over to the1thing.com/webinars.   The ONE Thing to Implement From This Episode: Think about a time in your life when you didn't feel fulfilled in your professional life, and you decided to move on.   Was it because one of the four key factors of success was missing? Happiness Achievement Significance Legacy   When you reflect on where you are today, how are you doing in those four areas? What can you do differently?   In this episode you will learn... [5:20] What the 4 key factors of success are. [26:25] How you can strategically utilize failure to improve your life by using "little bets." [36:00] Why you should be a (strategic) quitter.   Links & Tools From This Episode Learn more on Eric’s blog: bakadesuyo.com Connect with Eric: Facebook | Twitter [ FREE Training] How to Start Time Blocking TODAY! Streaks - Gamify your goals with this app Production & Development for The ONE Thing Podcast by Podcast Masters 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 in your life were you trained how to communicate with the people who matter most to you?   Many of us have never received this kind of training or received it far too late in life – yet, almost all of us have experienced some kind of conflict in our long-term relationships (whether that be with a significant other, business partner, boss, or employee).   That's why we're sharing this conversation with Dr. Matt Townsend, author, radio host, and relationship expert, who will teach you how to transform the relationships that matter most to you by cutting through the smoke to solve the real problems at hand.     The ONE Thing to Implement From This Episode: What's one relationship that really matters to you – and, if you're honest with yourself, is hurting?   Are you showing up in those interactions genuinely caring about the other person first, before considering your agenda?   Based on that answer, what is the ONE thing you can do that will allow you to show that person that you care, and make them feel cared for?   In this episode you will learn... [5:30] How you can start training in communication skills for relationships. [8:40] How you can recognize the smoke (or the pattern) and start identifying what the real fire in your relationships are. [12:00] The 7 basic needs that need to be met in every interaction with another human (S.T.A.R.V.E.D.). [16:30] Why it's important to show up in your relationships with no agenda, prepared to be there and nowhere else (especially on a S.T.A.R.V.E.D. issue). [25:30] The ONE thing you can do that will completely transform your relationships (and what will prevent you from doing this).   Links & Tools From This Episode Learn more at MattTownsend.com Connect with Matt: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube Read: Starved Stuff: Feeding the 7 Basic Needs of Healthy Relationships by Matt Townsend In the month of February, we are dedicating our Living Your ONE Thing membership platform to transforming your relationships. Go to the1thing.com/membership to join us. Production & Development for The ONE Thing Podcast by Podcast Masters 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

Gary Keller once said that the definition of a wealthy person is someone who has the passive income to fund their life's purpose.   Based on that definition, we have to do two things to live a wealthy life: find our purpose, and then build a business that can fund it passively.   Does building that kind of business sound far-fetched? Well, Joseph Gozlan joins us today to show you why it's not. This is an incredible case study of how someone just like you found clarity on their purpose and then boiled that down to the ONE thing he needed to achieve extraordinary results.   The ONE Thing to Implement From This Episode: Your purpose determines your priorities, your priorities determine your productivity, and your productivity determines your results.   So how can you get clear on the type of impact that you want to make, and what type of business will you have to build to fund that impact?   Based on your answers to those questions, go through the goal setting to now exercise. You can find this exercise in our FREE My Purpose Handbook at the1thing.com/mypurpose.   In this episode you will learn... [4:00] How you can get clarity on your purpose. [12:55] What you can do to protect your time (because, inevitably, life will try to get in the way). [21:00] The ONE thing you can do if you feel lost, stuck, or frustrated.   Links & Tools From This Episode Connect with Joseph at ebgacquisitions.com Need help finding clarity on your purpose? Go to the1thing.com/mypurpose and download the FREE My Purpose Handbook Want to make a plan so that you can achieve your goals? Go to the1thing.com/membership 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 looking for a way to achieve extraordinary results in your life, but falling short?   We believe that achieving the extraordinary all comes down to how you manage your time. And, despite our best intentions, most of us not making the most of our time. This isn't due to a lack of work ethic or clarity – we are just not physically prepared to show up as the highest version of ourselves.   Shawn Stevenson is a sleep expert, the author of Sleep Smarter, and host of The Model Health Show, and he joins the show because sleep has a dramatic impact on our performance (whether we want it to or not). We discuss simple ways that you can sleep smarter, boost your productivity, and achieve more.   The ONE Thing to Implement From This Episode: If you can only implement ONE thing covered in today's episode, what is the one thing that you CAN do that will make getting better sleep easier?   Consider starting by being in bed during the “money time,” between 10 PM and 2 AM, or removing the blue-tinted screens from your life after the sun goes down (you can use f.lux to enable this on a desktop computer).   In this episode you will learn... [3:20] The ONE thing you can do to start sleeping smarter. [12:00] The EASIEST domino you can knock down to get better quality sleep. [14:50] How you can leverage the "money time" to sleep more efficiently.   Links & Tools From This Episode Learn more at TheShawnStevensonModel.com Connect with Shawn: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram Read: Sleep Smarter Listen: The Model Health Show Remove the blue tint from your computer with f.lux: justgetflux.com Get your FREE audiobook copy of Sleep Smarter!   If you enjoy listening to podcasts, you probably also enjoy listening to audiobooks, and that’s why Audible is sponsoring this episode.   If you go to audible.com/onething, you can create a free account and get a free credit for your first book, which could be Sleep Smarter. Production & Development for The ONE Thing Podcast by Podcast Masters 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

After reading The ONE Thing, have you struggled to prioritize and implement it?   You're not alone. One of the most common concerns we hear from people who have read the book is that they love the idea, but they struggle to find their ONE thing, and then do it before anything else.   Today we're sharing a wake-up call: the incredible story of Tammy Verduzco, who found her ONE thing and then took action – despite being laid up in the hospital after massive complications with surgery. If she can do it, you can do it too... if you stop making excuses.     The ONE Thing to Implement From This Episode: Tammy reminds us that if you don't find and stick to Your ONE Thing, the only person you're letting down is yourself... and why would you want to do that?   We all have baggage, we all have problems, and we all have the same opportunity to create an extraordinary life. Will you hold yourself accountable for making that your standard, or will you make excuses?   What do you need to get so committed to finding Your ONE Thing that you won't let anything else get in the way?   In this episode you will learn... [1:20] How focus produces extraordinary results – not just in business, but also in your health. [16:55] How you can start finding clarity. [17:40] What a lot of people get wrong about The ONE Thing.   Links & Tools From This Episode Connect with Tammy: www.kw.com/kw/agent/tammyverduzco The Kick Ass Guide To Accountability Form your first power habit with your 66 Day Challenge 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 ask Gary Keller what inspired him to write The ONE Thing, he will tell you that it's about living a life of no regret. How can we make the most out of our limited time here on Earth, and live a life that is extraordinary?   We believe that living a life without regret really comes down to making moments that matter.   Today's guest, Jon Vroman, was inspired by this idea. He founded the Front Row Foundation and wrote the #1 bestselling book The Front Row Factor, and he has dedicated the rest of his life to helping others, especially people who are fighting for their lives, create moments that matter.   The ONE Thing to Implement From This Episode: Many of us tell ourselves the story that we can't do something because we imagine the person we were yesterday and not the person we are today – or who we will be tomorrow.   We believe that you can achieve far more than you believe is possible if you are willing to help raise other people up.   So out of everything that you heard in this episode, what is the ONE thing you can do that will allow you to help others create moments that matter?   In this episode you will learn... [7:00] How you can start experiencing moments that matter every single day. [14:50] The difference between wishful thinking and hope (and why hope is so powerful). [21:40] How you can make moments that matter for yourself – and others.   Links & Tools From This Episode Learn more about the Front Row Foundation Read: The Front Row Factor: Transform Your Life with The Art of Moment Making Listen: The Front Row Factor podcast Production & Development for The ONE Thing Podcast by Podcast Masters 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 don't just want to pump you up with this podcast – we want to ask the tough questions so that you can look in the mirror and be more accountable for your results. We think this is why people who live The ONE Thing achieve so much.   Today we're sharing a conversation with one of you, Kathy Ver Eecke, who was taking massive action and getting things done... until life got in the way. If you put yourself in Kathy's shoes and ask yourself the same questions, you will experience, first hand, what accountability feels like.     The ONE Thing to Implement From This Episode: We believe that your potential is so much higher than you think is possible – and we will fight, every single day, to get you to those possibilities.   And sometimes that means having tough conversations.   If you are not living Your ONE Thing, ask yourself the same questions that we asked Kathy. What is the ONE thing you can do to get (back) on track?   In this episode you will learn... [5:30] How you can start living Your ONE Thing [27:30] What you can do to get back on track towards your goals after you lose focus. [36:15] What you can do if you are struggling to live Your ONE Thing.   Links & Tools From This Episode Join the Living Your ONE Thing Community: The1thing.com/membership Create your own 411: the1thing.com/411 Production & Development for The ONE Thing Podcast by Podcast Masters 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 beginning of a new year is a perfect time to look at your business and your life and ask yourself a simple question: what do I want to do differently?   Building momentum begins with a good strategy, so we want to pull the curtain back and share how we planned our year, and the specific things that we're going to do differently this year so that we can achieve extraordinary results.     The ONE Thing to Implement From This Episode: Out of everything that we covered in this episode – slowing down to make the right plan, evolving vs. reinventing, daring to take the model and evolve it, or moving from E to P – where is your opportunity for growth?   What is the ONE most potent step you can take to move forward with momentum?   In this episode you will learn... [1:50] Why you need to slow down and block off some time so that you can create the right plan. [8:00] Why you should evolve your strategies instead of reinventing the wheel. [17:50] How to move from Entrepreneurial to Purposeful.   Links & Tools From This Episode Join the Living Your ONE Thing Community: The1thing.com/membership Create your own 411: the1thing.com/411 Production & Development for The ONE Thing Podcast by Podcast Masters 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 are hitting a ceiling of achievement in your life, then you are missing a person – either in the form of a mentor or leverage.   Today we are focusing on the leverage side; the people who can take things off of your plate so that you can focus on the 20% work that will allow you to achieve extraordinary results.   In episode 50, we talked to today's guest, Gene Rivers, about how he and his wife run nine successful businesses, while still finding time to vacation four months out of the year and devote time to their family every day. Gene is only able to do this because he leverages the people around him and coaches them to achieve more – and today he shares how you can do that too.     The ONE Thing to Implement From This Episode: After you listen to the episode, take a moment to reflect on these questions:   – What are you currently doing that's helping your people achieve their life goals – and what are you doing that's stopping your people from achieving their goals?   – Many of us want to be liked, and because of that, we avoid tough conversations that should happen with the people in our world. Are you contributing to their goals, or are you contaminating them by allowing them to remain in your world when it's not the right fit?   – Are you clear on what the standards for performance in your organization are? Are you bringing focus and accountability to the actions and metrics that need to be completed to achieve the goal?   – Finally, what is the ONE thing you can do that will allow you to show up as a better leader and coach your people to their possibilities?   In this episode you will learn... [7:50] Why you need empire builders to your team (and how you can identify them). [15:25] How you can leverage a weekly checkup to create more accountability. [28:30] 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 Do you want a model for weekly accountability? Join the Living Your ONE Thing Community: The1thing.com/membership Production & Development for The ONE Thing Podcast by Podcast Masters 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 were you taught how to set and achieve your goals?   Most of us were never taught this valuable life skill in school, but it's not too late to learn now.   In this episode, New York Times Bestselling Author Michael Hyatt joins us to share his new book, which will help you make 2018 Your Best Year Ever.     The ONE Thing to Implement From This Episode: What is the one thing you can take action on that will allow you to achieve your goals for this year - and will you commit to actually taking action?   It all starts with identifying the motivation behind the goal; WHY do these goals matter to you?   Your WHY needs to be so big that it compels you to take action, even when you don't want to.   In this episode you will learn... [4:30] Why you sometimes need to dream BIG if you want to get clarity on your future goals. [6:50] How this ONE limiting belief holds back business owners and leaders (and how you can crush it). [12:00] How you can use the SMARTER goal-setting system. [18:00] The difference between a project and a goal. [23:40] How you can build a tribe that supports you (and why you should).   Links & Tools From This Episode Connect with Michael: MichaelHyatt.com | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Get your copy of Your Best Year Ever by Michael Hyatt Build your tribe better with Platform University Production & Development for The ONE Thing Podcast by Podcast Masters 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 make a positive change in your health in 2018?   We all set goals, but it takes proper planning and tools to implement them successfully.   And there's no better person to teach us about healthy habits than returning guest Tom Bilyeu, CEO of Impact Theory & Co-Founder of Quest Nutrition. He knows how to equip himself with incredible power habits that allow him to achieve extraordinary results in less time, and he is generous enough to share how he does it with you.     The ONE Thing to Implement From This Episode:   If you want to succeed in establish healthy habits in 2018, you need to have a roadmap - and you need to write it down.   – Start with a BIG goal - the thing you care about that lights you on fire.   – Then work backward and write down every step along the way. There might be 30 points, or there might be 130 points on that map.   – Once you know what the plan is, you can execute it.   In this episode you will learn... [6:10] How building habits can elevate you from average to extraordinary. [12:00] The ONE simple piece of knowledge you need if you want to make a lifestyle change. [22:10] How you can focus on health when you have a spouse and kids. [26:50] What you need to do if you want to stay motivated. [28:45] Tom's morning routine (and how you can leverage these habits). [34:00] Why you should be awash in shame when you choose to check email before doing your most important work. [37:10] How you can leverage modeling to achieve extraordinary success.   Links & Tools From This Episode Learn more at ImpactTheory.com Connect with Tom: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram Join the Living Your ONE Thing Community - The1thing.com/membership Form your first power habit with your 66 Day Challenge 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

We love to share stories about how people just like you are living the surprisingly simple truth behind extraordinary results, whether those people are business owners, employees, parents, or, in this case, educators.   Jethro Jones is a high school principal and the host of the Transformative Principal podcast. He conducted an incredible interview with Geoff, and we immediately knew it was something we had to share with you because it gets right to the heart of how you can live The ONE Thing.     The ONE Thing to Implement From This Episode: Out of everything mentioned in this episode, what is the ONE thing that you are not doing that you can start doing, immediately?   Make sure that is is something you CAN do – something that you actually have the capacity to do.   In this episode you will learn... [2:20] What happens when you protect time to do your most important work. [5:45] What happens when you start saying NO to the 80% work. [8:45] How you can communicate more effectively with the people you work with. [14:00] How to enforce standards in your world (so that you can get what you want when you want it). [24:00] Questions you can ask to get clarity on what Your ONE Thing should be.   Links & Tools From This Episode Connect with Jethro: JethroJones.com | Twitter | Facebook Listen to The Transformative Principal Podcast Join the Living Your ONE Thing Community - The1thing.com/membership Production & Development for The ONE Thing Podcast by Podcast Masters 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 purposeless?   We know finding clarity and purpose is difficult, so we're approaching it from a different angle today: how you can develop the courageous mindset you need to develop purpose, because we believe that anyone can have world-class purpose.   Sheryl Kline is an author, speaker, and coach who trains high-performance athletes in Mental Toughness. She shares the small but significant difference between you and an Olympian, and how you can close the gap between where you are and extraordinary results.     The ONE Thing to Implement From This Episode: You don't need to, and shouldn't, go on this journey by yourself. Nobody succeeds alone.   So, who are your five? Or, as Jim Rohn puts it, who are the five people you spend the most time with? Are they where you want to be, and are they living their ONE thing?   If the answer is no, you need to join the Living Your ONE Thing Community because that is what you'll get. We will help you believe in your DNA that you can do this, and discover what you want to be.   Go to the1thing.com/membership to join our community.   In this episode you will learn... [4:05] What creates the gap between high achievers and everyone else. [7:00] How you can use positive affirmation to develop a more purposeful mindset. [11:10] Why you need to practice being purposeful (and how to practice deliberately). [12:40] Why you need to align yourself with an expert and put an accountability structure in place. [15:00] How you can commit to progress (instead of perfection).   Links & Tools From This Episode Get FREE Mental Toughness resources at SherylKline.com/theonething Connect with Sheryl: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram The1thing.com/membership Join the Living Your ONE Thing Community ThinkUp - Positive Affirmations App 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 live an extraordinary life, you have to master something – but it only has to be ONE thing.   For many of us, mastering the ability to communicate with other people, or connect with others, is the ONE thing that will make everything else easier or unnecessary.   Today, we sit down with someone who has mastered the art of asking great questions: Susan Scott, the author of Fierce Conversations. This episode is so meaningful for us, and we think it will mean just as much for you because Susan models a Fierce Conversation live.   If you put yourself in our shoes and answer each question honestly, you will experience how profound having Fierce Conversations can be, and what will be possible if you invite more conversations like these into your relationships.     The ONE Thing to Implement From This Episode: Identify a relationship in your life that is not where you want it to be; a relationship that matters to you, and is hurting.   If the conversation IS the relationship, what do your conversations have to look like moving forward so that you can feel better about where that relationship is?   Remember, this talk doesn't have to be intense or negative – it can come from a place of love, and it can be delivered with candor and care.   In this episode you will learn... [12:30] What the 4 goals of a Fierce Conversation are. [19:00] ONE thing that many business owners are doing that ruins their businesses (and their relationships). [25:15] the ONE thing you can do to make connecting on a deeper level easier. [36:30] What a Fierce Conversation sounds like. [1:00:30] How you can leverage Fierce Conversations in your life.   Links & Tools From This Episode Learn more about Fierce Conversations at FierceInc.com Connect with Fierce Inc: Facebook | Twitter | LinkedIn   Fierce Conversations: Achieving Success at Work & in Life, One Conversation at a Time   Get your FREE audiobook copy of Fierce Conversations!  We cannot give a book a higher endorsement than we give Fierce Conversations. Learning how to communicate on this level can truly change your life.   If you go to audible.com/onething or text ONETHING to 500500, you can create a free account and get a free credit for your first book – we suggest you make it Fierce Conversations. Production & Development for The ONE Thing Podcast by Podcast Masters 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

Many of you have asked us the same question: How do I teach the principles from The ONE Thing to my kids?   We want to teach our kids how to focus, set goals, and think so that they can get what they need when they need it, but this stuff isn't taught in schools... or is it?   Laura Sandefer and her husband co-founded The Acton Academy. This is the school that Jay Papasan sends his kids to, and they are transforming the way that kids learn. We discuss what Acton's schooling looks like, and how you can show up at a higher level to develop your children into extraordinary people.     The ONE Thing to Implement From This Episode: As parents, we need a mindset shift. Luckily, there are many opportunities to do so. You just have to take action.   If you need more inspiration, head over to ActonAcademyParents.com and choose just ONE blog post to take action on this week.   In this episode you will learn... [2:10] How Acton turns learning upside down. [13:00] 3 things you can do to incorporate more purpose and goal-setting in your family life. [28:45] The ONE thing you can do, as a parent, to develop your children at an extraordinary level.   AWESOME FREE RESOURCES FOR YOU! The Kick Ass Guide To Accountability Form your first power habit with your 66 Day Challenge Calendar [FREE Training] How to Start Time Blocking TODAY!   Links & Tools From This Episode Learn more at ActonAcademyParents.com Check out Acton Academy: ActonAcademy.org Courage to Grow: How Acton Academy Turns Learning Upside Down by Laura Sandefer 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're always on our own road to mastery, trying to figure out how we can serve you better. So, anytime someone leaves the Living Your ONE Thing community, we make it a point to ask them a few questions.   Today we're sharing one of those conversations, a chat with Kerri Mees, because it is so powerful. We've come to realize that accountability starts by looking in the mirror, and no podcast or program will make a difference in your life if you are not, first and foremost, the type of person who chooses to be accountable.   What type of person will you choose to be?     The ONE Thing to Implement From This Episode: You can change the direction of your future – if you are willing to accept that you can have anything you want by, first and foremost, narrowing your focus and doing the things that matter most.   We believe that you can do this. You just have to get up and practice every single day – and it only gets easier with support.   If you want to take the next step, we are here for you in the Living Your ONE Thing Community, and we will be your accountability partners. You can join by going to the1thing.com/membership.   In this episode you will learn... [3:20] Why asking for help is an essential part of the road to mastery. [9:20] Why you need to manage your expectations for immediate results (if you want to achieve lasting success). [26:20] Why you shouldn't give up, even if the process is hard or boring.   AWESOME FREE RESOURCES FOR YOU! The Kick Ass Guide To Accountability Form your first power habit with your 66 Day Challenge Calendar Check out our awesome blog!   Links & Tools From This Episode the1thing.com/membership Get your FREE audiobook copy of Perennial Seller!  Geoff and Jay have been listening to Ryan Holiday’s new book, Perennial Seller, which is all about creating work that lasts (and then marketing it).   If you go to audible.com/onething or text ONETHING to 500500, you can create a free account and get a free credit for your first book – we suggest you make it Perennial Seller: The Art of Making and Marketing Work that Lasts. Production & Development for The ONE Thing Podcast by Podcast Masters 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've been following us since the beginning, you may have noticed that many of our guests are not big names.   Most of the time, we're interviewing people just like you: real people who are living The ONE Thing and getting results. We share these episodes because we want you to know what's possible when you take action.   Today we're sharing a case study of someone who joined our implementation program as soon as we started offering it. Hearing the story of how Adam Wolfe transformed his life warms our heart, and we hope it will inspire you to take action, too.     The ONE Thing to Implement From This Episode: People like you and Adam who take action and start to get results are starting a movement – one that will help 100 million people take back control of their time.   Together, we can change the world by empowering others.   Will you commit to joining us and being the type of person who takes action? Will you commit to surrounding yourself with the people who will lift you up, and help you accomplish things you never thought were possible?   We are waiting for you. Go to www.the1thing.com/training and choose where to start.   In this episode you will learn... [4:50] The ONE realization that helped Adam shift his mindset and transform his life. [10:45] How to get clarity so that you can act in order of priority. [24:10] How thinking bigger forces your actions to become bigger.   AWESOME FREE RESOURCES FOR YOU! The Kick Ass Guide To Accountability Form your first power habit with your 66 Day Challenge Calendar [FREE Training] How to Start Time Blocking TODAY!   Links & Tools From This Episode www.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

Can you imagine transforming your health, business, income, finances, and marriage by doing just ONE simple thing?   Today we are going to hear a story from one of you, who dared to do what so many do not: when they finished listening to an episode of this podcast, they took action.   Adam Bordes thought BIG regarding his vision and then got clarity on the ONE action he needed to make everything else easier or unnecessary – and you can do it too.     The ONE Thing to Implement From This Episode: When you are done listening to this episode, will you dare to take action?   Don't do anything else – simply pause and ask yourself, "What is the ONE thing I can do to make everything else easier or unnecessary?"   Open up your calendar and find time this week to get started. Extraordinary results are waiting for you.   In this episode you will learn... [2:45] How identifying the right lead domino will set you up for success. [6:10] How accountability creates an opportunity for change. [18:35] How lining up the right lead domino can help you act in order of priority.   AWESOME FREE RESOURCES FOR YOU! The Kick Ass Guide To Accountability Form your first power habit with your 66 Day Challenge Calendar [FREE Training] How to Start Time Blocking TODAY!   Links & Tools From This Episode the1thing.com/membership 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

Building a lasting legacy requires learning how to succeed through others, but before you can do that, you have to show up as a leader.   We have been looking at how to develop our own leadership skills, and what we've learned from today's guest, Jocko Willink, has blown our minds – so we want to share it with you.   Jocko is the author of Extreme Ownership and a retired United States Navy SEAL commander (he was the commander of the titular sniper in the movie American Sniper). His stories will help shift your mindset about extreme ownership and discipline – and if you make these shifts, it will transform how you show up as a leader and your ability to deliver extraordinary results.   The ONE Thing to Implement From This Episode: Imagine where you'll be in three months if you do this every day:   – Before you go to bed, write down the critical things you need to do tomorrow. – Wake up early in the morning & exercise – Attack that list and get those things done.   In this episode you will learn... [7:10] Why there are no bad teams – only bad leaders. [12:45] What it looks like when you enforce standards and take responsibility as a leader. [25:30] How you can communicate more effectively with your team, and ensure understanding. [29:40] How you can prioritize and execute (even in a stressful situation). [36:25] Why hitting the snooze button is killing your dreams (and the ONE power habit that has given Jocko the greatest benefit). [40:30] How you can take ownership of your day and control your emotions and outlook. [52:45] How you can implement extreme ownership in your life.   AWESOME FREE RESOURCES FOR YOU! The Kick Ass Guide To Accountability Form your first power habit with your 66 Day Challenge Calendar [FREE Training] How to Start Time Blocking TODAY!   Links & Tools From This Episode Listen to the Jocko Podcast Connect with Jocko: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead and Win   Discipline Equals Freedom: Field Manual The Way of the Warrior Kid 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

Everyone has at least one person who truly matters to them... and many of us are doing ONE thing that is harming that relationship.   In The ONE Thing, Gary and Jay lay out the seven most important areas of your life: spirituality, physical health, personal, relationships, job, business, and finances. We often set goals around our jobs, businesses, and finances... but those are rubber balls, and if we drop them they can bounce back. Spirituality, physical health, personal life, and relationships are glass balls – if you drop one of them, it will shatter.   Lewis Howes is the New York Times Bestselling author of The School of Greatness and The Mask of Masculinity, and he joins the show to share why you are hurting your most valuable relationships and the ONE thing you can do to turn it all around.   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 sign up for our next FREE monthly webinar, head over to the1thing.com/webinars.   Time is running out! Join us for our first live event: What: The ONE Thing Goal-Setting Retreat When: November 30th, 2017 - December 1st, 2017 Where: Austin, Texas How: the1thing.com/event     The ONE Thing to Implement From This Episode: Lewis suggests you start by asking yourself this question: On a scale of 1 to 10, where am I at in my career, my intimate relationships, and my health?   Focus in on just one of those areas and ask yourself: what is the ONE thing I can do to improve that area this week?   In this episode you will learn... [8:10] How to make your relationships & conversations more meaningful to others. [12:25] How masculinity can distort the way you express yourself (and, ultimately, harm others). [16:50] The key to success, in life and relationships. [18:00] How both men and women can identify when they're wearing masks, and then break past them. [26:50] How you can balance thriving in work and at home. [37:10] Why waiting to express yourself is one of the biggest mistakes that you can make in a relationship. [42:00] How you can support your loved ones when they are wearing a mask.   AWESOME FREE RESOURCES FOR YOU! The Kick Ass Guide To Accountability Form your first power habit with your 66 Day Challenge Calendar [FREE Training] How to Start Time Blocking TODAY!   Links & Tools From This Episode Learn more with Lewis: LewisHowes.com | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube Listen to The School of Greatness podcast   The Mask of Masculinity: How Men Can Embrace Vulnerability, Create Strong Relationships, and Live Their Fullest Lives   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 wake up every single day intentionally adding value to specific relationships?   Too many of us take our relationships for granted, and we aren't approaching our relationships with a strategy – but nurturing the relationships that matter most is an under-appreciated and transformative power habit.   Steve Sims has built a legacy out of forming relationships at a very high level. He is the author of Bluefishing: The Art of Making Things Happen and the Founder of Bluefish, a concierge service for the elite of the elite. If you want to visit the Titanic, get married by the Pope, or have dinner at the footsteps of Michelangelo's David while being serenaded by Andrea Bocelli, Steve is the man who can make it happen – and he can do that because of the relationships he has formed.   The ONE Thing to Implement From This Episode: We want you to think intentionally about the people in your life. Write down a list of everyone you like, and if you write down a name that you actually don't like you will feel it in your gut. Put a star next to that person.   Then ask yourself a few questions about that person:   – What role do they serve (if they serve one at all)? – What should that relationship look like moving forward? Maybe there shouldn't be a relationship at all. – What's the ONE thing you can do, such that by doing it, will allow you to shift that relationship?   Have this conversation with yourself and take action – because, truly, you cannot afford not to.   In this episode you will learn... [15:00] How you can overcome limiting beliefs (and why your limiting beliefs keep Steve in business). [18:20] ONE simple strategy you can use to approach anyone and set yourself apart. [32:30] Why the most successful individuals are usually looking for mentees (especially entrepreneurs). [38:15] How you can use The Chug Test to assess your relationships and remove people who shouldn't be in your life. [45:20] Why failure is a mindset – and how you can re-write the story that you've failed.   AWESOME FREE RESOURCES FOR YOU! The Kick Ass Guide To Accountability Form your first power habit with your 66 Day Challenge Calendar Check out our awesome blog! [FREE Training] How to Start Time Blocking TODAY!   Links & Tools From This Episode Bluefishing: The Art of Making Things Happen Were you told that if you worked hard and saved in your 401k that, one day, you would retire and secure your slice of the American Dream?  We were told that story, but if you look at the wealthy, that’s not how they got there. We’re excited to introduce you to Patrick Donohoe and his team at Paradigm Life because they specialize in an investment strategy that creates wealth, and they want to share it with listeners of The ONE Thing podcast.   If you go to PerpetualWealthStrategy.net, you can download the free report: The Entrepreneur's Hierarchy of Investment.   Get your FREE audiobook copy of Bluefishing!  If you enjoy listening to podcasts, you probably also enjoy listening to audiobooks, and that’s why Audible is sponsoring this episode.   If you go to audible.com/onething, you can create a free account and get a free credit for your first book, which could be Bluefishing. Production & Development for The ONE Thing Podcast by Podcast Masters 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 Hurricane Harvey devastated southern Texas, we at Keller Williams canceled a national convention so we could focus on relief efforts.   We auctioned off the guest seat for an episode of the show, and Craig Goodliffe earned it with a very generous donation – but this conversation ended up being extremely valuable because Craig has been living The ONE Thing for years.   Craig shares how he says NO, and how he leverages virtual assistants so that he can focus on his most important work. In the second half of the episode, we grill Craig and ask a series of questions that you can use to find clarity and transform your life.     The ONE Thing to Implement From This Episode: Out of everything in this episode, what is the ONE thing you can do that will make focusing on your most important work easier or unnecessary?   In this episode you will learn... [2:00] How the 5th productivity thief steals your time. [5:05] How to get clarity on the ONE thing that is stealing most of your time. [13:00] How (and where) you can leverage virtual assistants. [20:40] How to shape your environment so that it supports your goals. [30:40] Questions you should ask yourself if you want to be more accountable to your ONE thing.   AWESOME FREE RESOURCES FOR YOU! The Kick Ass Guide To Accountability Check out our awesome blog! [FREE Training] How to Start Time Blocking TODAY!   Links & Tools From This Episode Connect with Craig Goodliffe on Facebook Do you ever feel like you’re so focused on the future that you forget to be present in the moment?  We know that stopping to celebrate the moments that matter is required, and that’s the purpose behind JavaPresse Coffee Company. Everything JavaPresse does is designed to help you enjoy a moment that you craft for yourself, every day, and their coffee is unique because it’s organically grown, ethically sourced, and roasted fresh to order.   To craft your next moment that matters, head over to the1thing.com/coffee and use the coupon code ONETHING to get 15% off your first three months of shipments. Production & Development for The ONE Thing Podcast by Podcast Masters 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

Most people are currently wasting at least 20% of their time – but you can take that time back, in less than 30 days.   Marc King is a regional director and coach within Keller Williams, which gives him a unique perspective when it comes to controlling our time. With his help, we created this training on overcoming some of the biggest challenges you have with your time and the easy way you can take back control of it.   This training ended up being really helpful for some members of the Keller Williams family, so we also wanted to share it with all of you.   There's a visual component to this episode. If you'd like to watch it, click this link to go to the1thing.com/podcasts/91.     The ONE Thing to Implement From This Episode: As always, we challenge you to think BIG about executing these lessons on a very high level, and then go really small. Out of everything in this episode, what is the ONE thing you can do that will make everything else easier or unnecessary?   We discussed a few specific things in this episode that you can choose from: Are you creating Your 411 every week? If you need some inspiration, head over to www.the1thing.com/411excel to see how Geoff does it. When you look at your goals, can you change them so that they're activity-based instead of goals-based? If your 411 feels like a to-do list, can you make it a must-do list? Are your priorities in order of priority? Does your calendar reflect your priorities?   In this episode you will learn... [6:45] What will change if you develop more clarity on your priorities. [14:00] ONE tool that can give you absolute clarity on your priorities (if you use it correctly). [15:45] Why you need to set goals in both your professional and personal lives. [17:50] 4 questions you can ask to gain absolute clarity on your priorities. [37:50] Why you need to make your calendar reflect your priorities (and ONE simple exercise that will help you do it).   AWESOME FREE RESOURCES FOR YOU! The Kick Ass Guide To Accountability Form your first power habit with your 66 Day Challenge Calendar Check out our awesome blog! [FREE Training] How to Start Time Blocking TODAY!   Links & Tools From This Episode Create your own 411: the1thing.com/411 Check out Geoff’s 411: www.the1thing.com/411excel Were you told that if you worked hard and saved in your 401k that, one day, you would retire and secure your slice of the American Dream?   We were, but if you look at the wealthy, that’s not how they got there. We’re excited to introduce you to Patrick Donohoe and his team at Paradigm Life because they specialize in an investment strategy that creates wealth, and they want to share it with listeners of The ONE Thing podcast.   If you go to PerpetualWealthStrategy.net, you can download the free report: The Entrepreneur's Hierarchy of Investment. Production & Development for The ONE Thing Podcast by Podcast Masters 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