We recently spoke to a few members of the Keller-Williams family, and the response touched our heart – so many people said this is just what they needed to hear, so we want to share that conversation with you, too..   We will be covering many of these topics, in much greater detail, during 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: What's the ONE thing you can do to endure the monotony of success when it comes to leveraging your 411?   Go to the1thing.com/411 to download Your 411 template and get started today.   In this episode you will learn... [1:30] The ONE thing that stops most people from achieving extraordinary results. [10:00] What you can do to take control of 24-32 more hours every month. [29:30] How to prove to yourself that you ARE in control of your time. [40:20] Why good leaders should feel obliged to help the people that they lead show up as the highest versions of themselves (and how it contributes to everyone’s success). [50:25] How to set expectations for your time AND follow through.   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 Create your own 411: the1thing.com/411 If you are interested in having someone from The ONE Thing team speak to your company or organization, go to the1thing.com/about and fill out the speaker request form at the bottom of the page. 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

This episode is dedicated to you, and we want to thank you for taking this journey with us.   Like you, we're on a journey to live our ONE Thing, every day. Gary Keller laid everything out for us, but living Your ONE Thing isn't as easy as reading a book; it's a lifelong pursuit of personal mastery.   So today we're getting vulnerable about our own journey. Former guest and ONE Thing Trainer of the Year Chad Hyams turns the tables on Geoff Woods and interviews him about the most significant lessons he has learned, and actions he has taken, over two years working with Gary Keller and Jay Papasan.   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: Wherever you are in your personal journey, ask yourself, what is the ONE lesson from this episode that you can implement – today – that will help you live Your ONE Thing?   In this episode you will learn... [3:00] How to start living The ONE Thing, without getting overwhelmed. [10:50] How you can take control of your work, even if you work for somebody else. [21:00] The biggest reason that so many people struggle to live their ONE Thing. [24:15] How to choose which area of your life you need to focus on for Your ONE Thing (without letting anyone else project their expectations onto you). [42:30] The most important lesson learned from two years with Gary & Jay.   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 Learn more from Chad at EmberSeminars.com Do you want to be wealthy? Download a FREE copy of The Entrepreneur's Hierarchy of Investment   We were told that, if you worked hard in school, got a good job, and saved in your 401K that you would retire and secure your slice of the American Dream... but if you look at the wealthy, you’ll see that that’s not how they got there. Patrick Donohoe and his team at Paradigm Life 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

So many people trying to grow a successful business create a product, try to sell it, and then focus on scaling... but they're making a massive mistake.   We made this same mistake in our business, too, for at least a year. Then we heard about the book Hacking Growth, and it changed the way we thought about marketing.   Sean Ellis is the author of Hacking Growth, and he was responsible for scaling businesses like DropBox, EventBrite, and LogMeIn – and those companies achieved tremendous levels of success because they did ONE thing differently.     The ONE Thing to Implement From This Episode: We challenge you to run a survey that helps you understand WHO your must-have users are and WHY they consider your product a must-have.   The first question: How would you feel if you could no longer use ? They can answer Disappointed, Somewhat Disappointed, Not Disappointed, or Not Applicable (I no longer use it).   The follow-up question: What is the primary benefit that you have gotten from this product?   In this episode you will learn... [1:40] What "hacking growth" really looks like. [5:45] How Sean improved the usage rate of a product by 1000% in just four months (and the unexpected way that affected company growth). [9:20] What it means to create a "must-have" product. [13:20] How to identify whether or not your product is considered a "must-have" (and then leverage that data). [19:00] How you can foster more love for a product. [24:30] How to hone in on your most beneficial product features (and why it is important). [35:00] The ONE metric you need to figure out.   AWESOME FREE RESOURCES FOR YOU! 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 Sean: Twitter | LinkedIn Hacking Growth: How Today's Fastest-Growing Companies Drive Breakout Success by Sean Ellis & Morgan Brown Get your FREE audiobook copy of Hacking Growth!   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 Hacking Growth.   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

Do you ever feel like you're working hard in your career, but it's not your calling?   We know that discovering your purpose is a massive question mark for so many of you, and recently one of the members of our Living Your ONE Thing Community, Deb Cornella, shared something heartfelt and vulnerable about her purpose – and we had to share that conversation with you.   During the episode, Geoff asks Deb a series of questions, and we hope you do yourself the service of answering these questions, too. Don't just be a passive content consumer – If you consciously choose, instead, to implement, you will get a massive amount of value from this conversation.   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: Too many of you will listen to this and then do nothing, but this is an opportunity for you to bring purpose to what you're doing, cut through the mental fog, and finally get clarity (in under 30 minutes).   When you hear the questions that Geoff asks, what were your AH-HAs, and how can you take action on that today?   In this episode you will learn... [1:40] What would you have to do in the next 12 months to feel like you're on track for your 5-year plan? [5:35] What's the legacy that you want to leave? [6:15] What's the ONE thing that you're not currently doing that would give you a massive sense of clarity on where you're going? [7:00] What are you getting up, every day, and trading your life for? [12:10] What's the one thing that's most likely to stop you from doing your ONE thing? [15:05] What does setting your intention look like? [16:00] How will you know if you got a win for the day?   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 Do you want help implementing these practices? Go to the1thing.com/membership to get on the waitlist for the Living Your ONE Thing community. Do you want to be wealthy? Download a FREE copy of The Entrepreneur's Hierarchy of Investment   We were told that, if you worked hard in school, got a good job, and saved in your 401K that you would retire and secure your slice of the American Dream... but if you look at the wealthy, you’ll see that that’s not how they got there. Patrick Donohoe and his team at Paradigm Life 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.   SAVE TIME & FOCUS ON YOUR ONE THING - try the all-new FreshBooks for FREE   With the growth of the internet, there have never been more opportunities for business owners or the self-employed... but there’s also never been more to manage.   FreshBooks is excited to announce an all-new version of their cloud accounting software. It’s been completely re-designed and custom built for exactly the way you work. Get ready for the simplest way to be more productive, get organized, and get paid quickly!   FreshBooks is offering a 30-day, unrestricted free trial to listeners of The ONE Thing podcast. To claim it, go to www.freshbooks.com/ONE and enter “The ONE Thing” in the “How did you hear about us?” section. 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

How do you justify inaction? Most of us have read a book or listened to a podcast, been inspired, and then done nothing... but inaction doesn't produce extraordinary results. This episode is our wake up call. Jason Rule is one of you: a fan of the book and a fan of the podcast, but he has endured something that, hopefully, most of us will never have to experience. He shares how The ONE Thing helped him get through that rough patch, and scale a business at the same time. If you need clarity on your goals and priorities, need help establishing a system to live the ONE thing, and you want to surround yourself with high achievers, this event is for you: 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: What's the ONE thing you heard in this episode (that you're not currently doing) that would make a significant impact on how you invest your time? Now answer truthfully: What is the ONE thing stopping you from taking that action, and how can you overcome that obstacle? The answers are all inside – sometimes it just takes someone with a different perspective, like Jason, to help us to find them. In this episode you will learn... [11:40] Why you should give yourself permission to think BIG (and be specific). [14:45] How acting in priority can help you move forward (and even excel) when you are struggling. [16:50] How to practice time blocking in your business when your family is the ONE thing. 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 about Driven Nutrition: Website | Facebook | Twitter Connect with Jason on Instagram @JasonRule 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

Are you satisfied with your current results?   If you are not satisfied with your current results, and you want more, this episode is for you. Geoff Woods breaks down the three things that most people let control their time (and use as an excuse when they're not holding themselves accountable).   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: There is no silver bullet, no magic pill, and no resource that can make you accountable if you aren't willing to first look in the mirror.   What's the ONE thing that you heard in this episode that you can take action on, and will you choose to be the type of person who holds themselves accountable to taking that action?   In this episode you will learn... [6:40] How you can choose to be more accountable to your goals. [13:40] The ONE thing that creates the most disruption when people try to control their time (and how you can get the control back). [21:25] How to shape your community so that you can support yourself, and then everybody else.   AWESOME FREE RESOURCES FOR YOU! The Kickass Guide To Accountability Form your first power habit with your 66 Day Challenge Calendar [FREE Training] How to Start Time Blocking TODAY! 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

Do you understand why finding your purpose matters?   You can’t get the right results if you don’t take the right actions, you can’t take the right actions if you don’t know what your priorities are, and you can’t know what your priorities are if you don’t know what your purpose is. However, we understand that most people struggle with this first step.   Jim Beebe is a member of the Living Your ONE Thing Community, and he discovered his purpose in a very unlikely place. As you listen to his story, we suggest you reflect on your own life and ask yourself what breadcrumbs you may be overlooking.   If you want to learn more about aligning your purpose with your goals, you can 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: Your results are 100% in your control. It all comes down to implementation.   You just invested your most valuable resource, your time, so out of everything that you heard, what is the ONE thing you can implement today?   The rewards can be massive, but the opportunity cost, if you choose not to take action, can be just as significant.   In this episode you will learn... [4:10] How putting yourself aside and focusing on others can reveal a dormant ONE thing. [10:40] Why your preconceived idea of a perfect life may be closing you off from possibility and curiosity. [13:30] ONE thing you can do to find clarity around your purpose.   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! 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

Do you know what it takes to build a business that succeeds beyond your involvement, and grows into an empire?   Today we're sharing a conversation between Geoff Woods and Ryan Moran, owner of Capitalism.com and host of Freedom Fast Lane, in which we ask Ryan essential questions about thinking BIG and scaling his business.   As we ask Ryan these questions, we suggest you answer them yourself. There are some major Ah-Ha moments for Ryan, and we know there will be some for you as well.   If you want to learn more about thinking BIG and setting goals, you can 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: When we look at the habits that Gary mastered to get where he is today, we can see that he learned how to succeed through others; recruiting amazingly talented individuals and coaching them to their possibilities.   What is the ONE thing you can do from this episode, or the ONE question you can answer, that will have the most significant impact on you, and help you start building your empire?   Your payoff can be massive if you take action.   In this episode you will learn... [7:50] What is your Disney? What is your BIG vision? [9:45] What problem is preventing you from getting bigger? [14:20] If you could recruit your dream team of employees, what positions do you absolutely need (and who do you focus on)? [24:45] How Gary Keller systematized the empire building process. [33:45] How maintenance steals your time and productivity.   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 Capitalism.com Listen to Freedom Fast Lane: Are you struggling with your personal and professional goals? If you want models and systems that will give you clarity about your goals and ensure you achieve them, we invite you to join Jay Papasan and Geoff Woods for a two-day goal-setting retreat: What: The ONE Thing Goal-Setting Retreat When: November 30th, 2017 - December 1st, 2017 Where: Austin, Texas Go to the1thing.com/event to learn more and see if it is a fit for you. There are limited spots and we expect to sell out, so take action now while seats are available. 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

It's easy to give something away... but do you know how to give strategically?   Business owners have a tremendous opportunity to do more than just make a profit – they can make a massive impact in the world, and this has been top of mind for us in light of the devastating natural disasters in Texas, Florida, and Puerto Rico.   Jay Papasan recently took the stage to deliver a keynote about why making more money also means you can make a more significant impact, and how you can give a million dollars away strategically. We want to share this valuable training with you because we believe it's vital that business owners leverage their businesses as vehicles for positive change.   If you want to learn more about strategic giving, you can 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: We want to challenge you: How can you begin to give?  What is the one thing you can do, immediately? Can you give your gratitude, your time, your leadership, or your wealth?   Think big about the type of legacy you want to leave, and then start by taking small actions.   In this episode you will learn... [8:00] Why you should give (and why people usually don't). [13:00] How micro-giving can make a real difference. [16:50] Why the highest achievers are usually Strategic Givers. [28:30] How you can think bigger about setting goals in your personal life. [40:50] The Bill Gates model for leaving a legacy.   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!   Get your FREE audiobook copy of Give and Take!   During this episode, Jay mentioned an incredible book: Give and Take: A Revolutionary Approach to Success by Adam Grant. If you like this episode, we think you’ll love the book – and our friends at Audible want to help you do that.   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.   Have you ever gone on a retreat to work on your personal goals?   We’ve found that most people haven’t applied proven business principles for setting goals to their personal life, and that’s why our first live event will be a goal setting retreat: What: The ONE Thing Goal Setting Retreat When: November 30th, 2017 - December 1st, 2017 Where: Austin, Texas   If you’d like to get out of your environment, spend two days with Geoff Woods and Jay Papasan, and establish clearly defined goals for the next year, go to the1thing.com/event. There are limited spots and we expect to sell out, so take action now while seats are available. 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 goals properly? Most of us were never taught goal setting, but Gary Keller has developed an incredible model based on the strategies billionaires use to achieve extraordinary levels of success. Geoff Woods and Jay Papasan share this model so you can learn how to set goals the right way, in both your professional and personal life. This model is the foundation of our very first live event, The ONE Thing Goal Setting Retreat! When: November 30th, 2017 - December 1st, 2017 Where: Austin, Texas Learn more: the1thing.com/event The ONE Thing to Implement From This Episode: If you choose to implement this episode, understand that you will struggle when you start asking those big questions and goal setting to the now. If that's you, you're doing it right! It's difficult to get clarity about what will matter most to you 20, 30, 40 years into the future. However, as you work backward, things get easier. So what is the ONE thing from this episode that you can implement to gain clarity about your goals? In this episode you will learn... [4:30] How a billionaire becomes a billionaire. [11:35] What the purpose of a goal is. [19:45] Why you need to be kind to yourself (and stop setting yourself up for failure). [26:35] How proper goal setting leverages the domino effect. [33:15] ONE 'goal setting to the now' exercise you can use to gain clarity. AWESOME FREE RESOURCES FOR YOU! Form your first power habit with your 66 Day Challenge Calendar Check out our awesome blog! [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

Can you imagine living a life that is so amazing you don’t believe it’s actually possible? Gary Keller says that you’re never more than five years away from where you want to be – if you intentionally surround yourself with the right people, follow proven models and systems, and implement the guidance given to you, you are no more than five years from that seemingly-impossible life. In this episode, Brindley Tucker shares a remarkable story, for the first time on a public platform, that demonstrates how you can go from an incredible low – a rock bottom that most of us will never have to face – and still turn your life around. The ONE Thing to Implement From This Episode: We recognize the importance of occasionally stopping to acknowledge what we're experiencing in our lives... and we shared this story because we don't want you to wait until something horrible happens that forces you to acknowledge it. We suggest that you begin by asking for help. Step One: Identify where you need help. If you reflect on your life, what is the ONE area that you most need help? Step Two: Identify who you can ask. Who is somebody that will be receptive to helping you? Step Three: Open up your calendar and identify when you will reach out to them, and then take action. In this episode you will learn... [14:30] Why you're not responsible for your first thought (but you are responsible for your second). [18:10] How enlisting the right support can reveal something great that you may not see in yourself. [32:20] The ONE thing you need to do before you can surround yourself with the right people. 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 Fill out your own My Purpose workbook and discover your ONE Thing now: the1thing.com/resources/my-purpose 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 looked up at the end of a workday knowing that there's still a lot that needs to get done? As a result, we can end up sacrificing what it means to live a full life because we aren't present with our family, investing time in other relationships, or even investing time in ourselves. So how do we get it all done? Cameron Herold has grown three multi-million dollar businesses, written several books (including Double Double, Meetings Suck, and co-authoring The Miracle Morning for Entrepreneurs), and has a wealth of knowledge when it comes to leveraging things out in your world. He shares, from his own experience, what it looks like when you strike a good work-life counterbalance... and when you don't. The ONE Thing to Implement From This Episode: What's the ONE thing from this episode that you can do to free up some more of your time so that you can strike a better work-life counterbalance? Give yourself permission to close your eyes for 15 seconds, get clear about what that ONE thing is, and set the intention to implement. If you'd like our help, you can join the Living Your ONE Thing community at the1thing.com/membership. In this episode you will learn... [4:35] Simple strategies for reconnecting with yourself. [10:15] Why you need to focus more on progress and less on perfection. [12:00] How you can apply leverage to create more momentum. [16:25] Why results > perfection (and how to pursue results that create more momentum). [26:10] How you can communicate a Vivid Vision that aligns everyone to the same goal. 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 Learn more about Cameron Herold Learn more about the COO Alliance Read Cameron’s books:   Double Double: How to Double Your Revenue and Profit in 3 Years or Less Meetings Suck: Turning One of The Most Loathed Elements of Business into One of the Most Valuable The Miracle Morning for Entrepreneurs: Elevate Your SELF to Elevate Your BUSINESS   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're sharing the Q&A session from a recent training on how to take back control of 24-32 hours a month in just 30 minutes a week.    This is based on our implementation program Living Your ONE Thing.    Enrolment is open until this Sunday, go to www.the1thing.com/membership to try for a dollar for seven days. Mentioned in this episode: Factor 75 Head to FactorMeals.com/one50 and use code one50 to get 50% off. That’s code one50 at FactorMeals.com/one50 to get 50% off! Factor 75

The ONE Thing is about what you work on – Deep Work is about how you work. We know that many of you are huge fans of Cal Newport and his book, Deep Work. That's why we sat down with him to discuss how you can strengthen your focus muscle, so your productivity goes through the roof. 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: What is ONE thing you learned from this episode – that you can reasonably do – that will have a massive impact on how you invest your time? We love that you're consuming the content, but we know that your greatest results will come when you back it with action.   In this episode you will learn... [7:10] How you can begin to leverage Deep Work in your life. [12:25] How the story you tell yourself can perpetuate inaction. [21:45] ONE simple tactic that will help you stay focused on your most important work. [30:00] How you can leverage the domino effect and start developing your focus muscle. [43:25] How you can start practicing productive meditation.   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 Want to take back 24-34 hours every month? Join the Living Your ONE Thing Community: 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 leveraging the power of your 411 to be more productive? Today we're sharing a keynote that covers some of the biggest lessons we have learned from working with people like you, and the questions you should be asking if you want to boost your productivity. We also sit down with Gene McNaughton, who was coached by Tony Robbins in how to speak like a professional. He's worked with (and shared the stage with) titans of the personal development industry, and he has a lot to teach us about influencing and persuading people.   The ONE Thing to Implement From This Episode: What's the ONE thing from this episode that you're not currently doing that will create a massive impact in how you invest your time? Identify the first step you need to take and start taking action today.   In this episode you will learn... [5:30] Four questions you should be asking about your 411. [10:20] Why you shouldn't be treating everything equally. [18:30] How to influence and persuade people with your speech.   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 Want to take back 24-34 hours every month? Join the Living Your ONE Thing Community: the1thing.com/membership Do you want the highest form of accountability, a coach? Email us at [email protected] with “coach” in the subject line   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 to form relationships with people who have achieved more than you perceive to be possible? We know that finding the right mentors can feel impossible at times, but we also know how valuable and powerful those relationships can be. There are few people better suited to help you form mentor relationships than Dr. Shannon Irvine, a business mentor who helps others master their thoughts, habits, emotions, and schedules to live a life and business that honors God and their priorities. She was kind enough to feature Geoff Woods on her podcast, Epic Success, and we want to share that valuable conversation with you, too.   The ONE Thing to Implement From This Episode: Ask yourself this question: What is the ONE thing I’m not currently doing that – if I started doing it immediately – would make a massive impact on my life? We love and honor the fact that you invest your time by listening to this podcast, and we know the greatest results will come to you when you implement the content.   In this episode you will learn... [3:35] Why you sometimes need to experience pain before you are compelled to make a change. [9:30] Why showing up as a mentee offers your mentor tremendous value. [36:20] The ONE success habit that Gary Keller talks about most.   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 Learn more about Dr. Shannon Irvine: DrShannonIrvine.com | Twitter | Facebook Listen to the Epic Success 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

A business isn't just something that makes money, helps customers, or delivers value – it's a vehicle for you to live a BIG life and finance your life's purpose. However, if you want to build that vehicle, you need to start by building a sustainable company. Babak Azad is the former Senior Vice President of Media and Acquisition at Beach Body, creators of P90X, Insanity, and Shakeology. He led the team that grew the company from $100M to $1B in revenue, and he did it while building trust with their customers. He shares how you can develop a mindset that will help you strike a balance between delivering short-term revenue and building a brand that people trust.   The ONE Thing to Implement From This Episode: If you want to build a sustainable business, you need to make the word brand part of your daily lexicon and treat your customers the way they want to be treated. You can start by considering the following questions: What is the experience your customers want and prefer? How can you create a great experience for them? Living The ONE Thing is a lifelong journey, and the goal is not to be perfect. You're a human, and you're likely going to fail... but will you get back on the horse, move forward, and try to do better the next day?   In this episode you will learn... [8:10] The two key components of a brand. [11:05] ONE question we wish we had asked ourselves earlier. [16:20] How you can strike the right tension between short-term revenue and long-term trust.   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 Read Babak’s blog: BabakAzad.com Learn more about Round Two Partners: RoundTwoPartners.com   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

What is the Give element at the heart of your business that will win over the heart of the world? Gary Keller and Jay Papasan don't just build successful businesses – they've learned how to leverage strategic giving and turn their businesses into vehicles for change that leave a lasting mark on the world. Jay returns to the show so he can teach you how to become a Strategic Giver using a five-stage model that, ultimately, will allow you to give away $1M.   The ONE Thing to Implement From This Episode: How can you bring purpose into what you do every single day? What is the Give element at the heart of your business? Finding your purpose is a journey all of us have to take, and we're still on the journey ourselves. We don't have clarity about the Give element at the heart of our business yet, and that's okay – because we are committed to discovering that purpose and weaving that Give element into our business model. We hope that you'll join us on this journey to bringing more purpose into your business and leaving the legacy that you deserve. What can you do, today, to start leaving your legacy?   In this episode you will learn... [9:00] Why simply offering gratitude for giving creates an atmosphere of more giving. [7:35] How you can give something more valuable than money – your time. [15:30] Why you should give what money you can spare (because even small amounts can make a huge difference). [21:10] How you can give your leadership. [24:00] How to build your business around a mission, and Strategic Giving.   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 The Millionaire Real Estate Agent: It's Not About the Money...It's About Being the Best You Can Be! by Gary W. Keller, Dave Jenks, and Jay Papasan Give and Take: Why Helping Others Drives Our Success by Adam Grant   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 successful business owners are trying to live The ONE Thing in their lives... but how can you bring those lessons into your business? Raman Sehgal, Founder of ramarketing, has experienced transformational success because he successfully implemented The ONE Thing into the culture of his business. He shares what he and his team have done, and how you can bring these lessons into your professional life as well.   The ONE Thing to Implement From This Episode: Raman didn't try to do it all – he started by implementing ONE thing, which led to the next thing and then the next thing. When you do one thing, the right thing, it will topple over many things. How can you get started today?   In this episode you will learn... [3:15] What it looks like when you start living The ONE Thing. [5:15] Why having a single focus in your business is a huge advantage. [10:30] How you can leverage time blocking in your business. [17:45] Why you have to start implementing The ONE Thing, slowly, over time. [22:50] ONE simple tool that will help you and your employees focus on your 20% work.   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 Raman: LinkedIn | Twitter Learn more about ramarketing   -- Do you ever wonder what it takes to develop the mindset of a master entrepreneur? Jeff Sandefer created the Acton School of Business to train aspiring entrepreneurs like you. If you want to learn alongside business legends and develop the mindset to become a great entrepreneur, head over to ActonMBA.org/ONE. The exclusive group of entrepreneurs teaching at Acton will help you develop the habits you need to navigate difficult decisions and succeed as an entrepreneur.   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

What does the life of a thought leader look like? Many of the most influential leaders have forged similar paths and made the same mistakes. If you pay attention to the common themes and model high achievers, you can take a shortcut towards a greater impact. Corey Poirier is a bestselling author, multiple time TEDx speaker, and host of the Conversations with PASSION! Radio Show & Podcast. Corey has sat down to conduct individual interviews with over 4,000 thought leaders, and in the process, he identified three recurring themes that many high achievers credit their success to.   The ONE Thing to Implement From This Episode: Take a moment to reflect on the 3 Secrets that Corey shared and consider these important questions: Are you showing up in the world as a student? Are you living a life of purpose? Do you practice focusing on your most important work? Now, answer this question: What is the ONE thing you can do, based on this episode, that will make everything else easier or unnecessary? Commit to it by downloading our 66-day calendar and starting a 66-day challenge.   In this episode you will learn... [5:15] Why the top leaders are always lifelong learners. [7:45] How influential leaders find their purpose (and how you can too). [17:15] How high achievers leverage their focus to accomplish more and create a lasting impact.   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 Download Corey’s free speaking training at TheSpeakingProgram.com Pick up a free copy of Why: The Four Whys That Hold the Secret to Your Impact Listen to Conversations with PASSION! on iTunes | Player. 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

What does it take internally to thrive? Psychologists understand that the way in which we navigate our inner world drives every aspect of how we love, live, and lead... but it can be difficult for us to reflect inward and navigate our everyday thoughts, emotions, and self-talk because no one ever taught us how. Our guest, Dr. Susan David, is a clinical psychologist and author of the best-selling book, Emotional Agility: Get Unstuck, Embrace Change, and Thrive in Work and Life. We're sharing this conversation as a crash course to help you start developing emotional agility and thriving internally. 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: You can start having a more effective relationship with your emotions today, and you may be surprised at how powerful an effect this simple shift may have. Step One: Distance yourself from an emotion you're holding onto by saying, "I notice I feel _____." Step Two: Ask yourself: What is the bigger value that lies underneath that is provoking these emotions? The moment you acknowledge what the underlying value is, the emotions dissipate. Let us know the ONE thing you take action on from this episode by emailing us or sharing it with us on Facebook.   In this episode you will learn... [3:10] How Emotional Agility allows you to learn from your emotions. [6:15] Why you shouldn't treat your emotions or thoughts as directions. [12:40] How you can bring more focus and transparency to the emotions that you feel, and handle them appropriately. [17:55] Why discomfort is the price of admission for a meaningful life. [23:10] How you can begin making value-based decisions (and what happens when you don't live in alignment with your values). [33:55] How to set goals based on what you have to do, and not what you want. You can take Susan's free Emotional Agility quiz for help thinking of values in the context of your emotional agility. [40:25] How to help your child navigate their emotions. You can learn more about this in "Teaching Your Child Emotional Agility."   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 Take Susan’s free Emotional Agility Quiz: SusanDavid.com/Learn Read “Teaching Your Child Emotional Agility”   -- Get a FREE copy of Emotional Agility on Audible! If you learned as much from Dr. Susan David as we did, you will love her book, Emotional Agility: Get Unstuck, Embrace Change, and Thrive in Work and Life. Audible is sponsoring this episode, which means you can get a copy of Emotional Agility when you create a new account. Go to audible.com/onething, create a new account, and you will receive a free credit for your first book. 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 struggling with organization, it’s not your fault. You probably haven't been taught what it takes to get organized at work. I know nobody ever sat us down and showed us how to get organized, until we started working with Gary Keller and Jay Papasan.  Today we want to share with you what we’ve learned about getting organized and the research that our team has uncovered about what it takes to be productive at work.   The ONE Thing to Take Away From This Episode: Look at all of the things you do throughout the day. How much of that directly supports you accomplishing your one thing? If you don’t think you’re investing enough time there, then take one small step towards doing your most important work first.   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!   Upgrade your Finances – Download a FREE copy of The Perpetual Wealth Strategy In The ONE Thing, we talk about the Seven Circles, the seven most important areas of your life, and one of those circles is your financial life. That’s why we want to connect you with Patrick Donohoe and his team at Paradigm Life, who are offering a free report called The Perpetual Wealth Strategy. You can download The Perpetual Wealth Strategy for FREE at perpetualwealthstrategy.net. This report has already given thousands of entrepreneurs just like you the recipe for establishing their financial well being for decades.   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

Over five years went into researching and writing The ONE Thing, and one of the things we discovered was that, on average, it takes 66 days to form a habit. That means you can form up to five life-changing power habits every year... but how many power habits have you acquired over even the past five years? Most of us haven't formed very many, and that's okay. Today you have the opportunity to intentionally decide which habits you will form, and narrow your focus to the ONE you want to acquire first.   The ONE Thing to Implement From This Episode: We hope you'll celebrate episode 66 with us by picking just ONE of the three power habits we described and starting your own 66 Day Challenge. You can download your own 66-Day Calendar for free at the1thing.com/66daychallenge.   In this episode you will learn... [5:25] The 1st Habit: How to act in order of priority. [10:30] The 2nd Habit: How to schedule time with yourself to do your most important work (and protect it). [19:40] The 3rd Habit: How to think BIG and act small.   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 Form your first power habit with your 66 Day Challenge Calendar   Upgrade your Finances – Download a FREE copy of The Perpetual Wealth Strategy In The ONE Thing, we talk about the Seven Circles, the seven most important areas of your life, and one of those circles is your financial life. That’s why we want to connect you with Patrick Donohoe and his team at Paradigm Life, who are offering a free report called The Perpetual Wealth Strategy. You can download The Perpetual Wealth Strategy for FREE at perpetualwealthstrategy.net. This report has already given thousands of entrepreneurs just like you the recipe for establishing their financial well being for decades.   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 believe that hustling and working long hours will eventually make you successful? Gary Keller says that if you work long enough, you can muscle your way to a result… but you end up cheating yourself out of an extraordinary life. In this episode, we’re going to talk about how you can begin to make shifts so that you work a set number of hours, and then you actually live a life outside of your professional world.   The ONE Thing to Implement From This Episode: We hope this episode helps you think a little bit differently about how you invest your time so that you can live a more extraordinary life. Step 1: Get clear on your priorities. Head over to the1thing.com/resources to download a free copy of Your 411. Step 2: When you have clarity on your priorities, time block it on your calendar. Step 3: After your priorities are on your calendar, proactively identify the distractions that are most likely to pop up and think about how you will handle them in advance.   In this episode you will learn... [4:35] What it means to be efficient and effective with your time. [7:50] Why we sometimes feel busy, but don't feel like we're getting anything done. [9:25] How to leverage the potential of your 411 to focus on your priorities. [12:10] How you can take back your time by thinking BIG, and then acting small. [13:00] How you can proactively protect your time and finish your most important work.   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 Download a free copy of Your 411   Get a FREE audiobook that will sharpen your skillset! If you enjoy listening to podcasts, you probably also enjoy listening to audiobooks. That’s why Audible is sponsoring this episode. We’ve recently come across an incredible audiobook that is highly relevant to this episode: Fierce Conversations: Achieving Success at Work & in Life, One Conversation at a Time by Susan Scott. We’re using the book to sharpen our skillsets, and we think it’ll help you too. 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 First 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

Do you ever feel like you're working hard... but not getting the results that you deserve? So many of us feel isolated by this feeling, but you are NOT alone. We are sharing a conversation we had with one of you, Lizzie Grant, to demonstrate how common this feeling is. We failed Lizzie, but we called her because we always want to learn from our failures. We never intended for this conversation to be a podcast episode, but it was too inspiring and too valuable not to share with all of you.   The ONE Thing to Implement From This Episode: Get clear on what your priorities really are. Write them down on a sheet of paper. Now ask yourself: What is the minimum amount of time that you need to invest in your top priority to make progress? Don't set the bar too high because, when you start taking action every day, it will become a habit.   In this episode you will learn... [9:00] How taking a break can help you get clarity. [11:30] Why so many of us struggle to control our time (not just you!). [18:00] How you can get clarity on what you want and develop a system that helps you do those things 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 Check out our awesome blog! [FREE Training] How to Start Time Blocking TODAY!   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

A lot of people have read The ONE Thing and listen to the podcast every week, but they still struggle to take action. If that sounds like you, you're not alone.   In this episode, Demir & Carey Bentley share the reason that most of us struggle to take action and teach you how to shorten the gap between gaining knowledge and taking action You can over to LifeHackBootcamp.com/onething to download the 4 Layers of Accountability worksheet and get instant access to their brand new masterclass: Triple Your Focus And Learn 3 Superhacks For Converting Knowledge Into Action...In Just  78 Minutes Of Free Training!   The ONE Thing to Implement From This Episode: If you're reading this, the most important thing you can do is take action right away. Here's a great place to start: Take out a piece of paper or open a text document and brainstorm a list of people who you respect, and who might benefit from being in an accountability buddy relationship with you. Don't put this action on your to-do list. Now is the time.   In this episode you will learn... [2:15] How you can turn adversity into opportunity. [7:00] What happens when you start trying to design a life that allows you to thrive professionally, spiritually, financially, emotionally, and physically. [13:55] How you can succeed in today's "winner take all" economy. [15:00] The ONE thing you need to convert knowledge into action. [20:10] How you can shorten the gap between gaining knowledge and taking action.   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 Head over to LifeHackBootcamp.com/onething for FREE tools and information   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

No one succeeds alone. Most of us understand that recruiting top talent into our world is the ONE thing we can do to grow our businesses... but no one ever trained us how to do it. That's why we're sharing this conversation with recruiting expert Matt Schwartz, President of MJS Executive Search. We discuss why hiring transformational talent is the key to focusing on your ONE thing, and how you can successfully attract top talent.     The ONE Thing to Implement From This Episode: If you're hitting the ceiling in your life, you are missing a person. It's time to take action and generate leads for your relationships. What is the ONE thing from this episode that you can do to build those relationships, such that by doing it everything else will be easier or unnecessary? Write it down, and put it on your calendar.   In this episode you will learn... [3:25] Why focusing on transformational talent, first, will allow you to do your most important work every day (and silence everything else). [14:10] How you can balance the long-term ONE thing for your business and short-term priorities. [16:30] What you can do to build a relationship with top talent.   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 Learn more about MJS Executive Search If you’re interested in receiving an eBook about Transformational Talent, text “MJSEARCH” to 44222. Learn more about LinkedIn Recruiter Accounts 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

Society has set you up to waste your time. We believe in offering support so you can get the clarity and control of your time necessary to live the extraordinary life you deserve. That's why we're releasing this bonus module from the Time Blocking Mastery course, which we created to provide practical examples for people who are serious about forming power habits that stick.   The ONE Thing to Implement From This Episode: Give yourself 30 seconds to look inward and assess how you are doing. Are you going down the right path? Can you make a small tweak?   In this episode you will learn... [4:10] Why you might choose to tackle something small during your first 66-Day Challenge. [12:00] Why taking the first action is more important than picking the "right" ONE thing. [18:00] Why it's okay if you don't publicly declare your goals.   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 How to Start Time Blocking TODAY!   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 know that the world dealt many of you challenging hands, and we want you to know that you're not alone. There's hope on the other side if you choose to seek it. The low points in life can feel overwhelming, but those challenges are often where the growth is. In this episode, we share a story about how overcoming adversity helped Whitney Baker – another fan living The ONE Thing and an online entrepreneur – find inspiration, clarity, and the motivation necessary to achieve what she previously didn't think was possible.   The ONE Thing to Implement From This Episode: What's the ONE thing from this episode that you can do that will make everything else easier or unnecessary? Remember, consuming the content is just the first step –  you have to take action if you want to find your passion and live a big life.   In this episode you will learn... [10:25] How living The ONE Thing changes how you perceive (and take advantage of) your time. [15:10] How working through a challenge can reveal your passion. [18:35] Why putting pen to paper can help you accomplish more.   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 Whitney & level up your journaling: LifeByWhitney.com | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube   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

How much would you pay to learn what Gary Keller has to teach about building wealth? Today, you don't have to pay anything. Gary Keller recently spent two hours teaching people about what it means to build wealth, and we're going to share the biggest takeaways so you can get value from it too.     The ONE Thing to Implement From This Episode: These lessons have the capacity to dramatically change the trajectory of your life... if you follow them. Start simple: What's the ONE thing you can do from this episode that will make everything else easier or unnecessary? Just pick one and don't start another until you earn the right.   In this episode you will learn... [3:45] Why you have to decide who you are and what your purpose is before you can amass financial wealth. [5:35] The ONE requirement for living an extraordinary life. [12:45] Why money comes to you when you're doing the right thing. [14:10] Why you need to learn the unique rules and disciplines associated with money (if you don't want to be financially illiterate). [16:25] The #1 reason people do not succeed. [17:50] The biggest myth about building financial wealth. [21:50] How you can follow Gary Keller's 8 concepts of personal money management.   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 know what your values are? Dina Dwyer-Owens is a successful author and Co-Chair of The Dwyer Group, an organization that unites franchises such as Mr. Rooter, Molly Maid, and Mr. Electric under one Neighborly brand. Dwyer Group has been around for 36 years and, in just the last three years, grown over 100%. At the heart of their success is a Code of Values and a system that ensures these values are present in everything they do. In this episode, Dina will teach you how to get clear about what your values are and establish your own system that helps you focus on them.   The ONE Thing to Implement From This Episode: It's time to get clear on your values. Close your eyes for ten minutes and think about how you want your customers to describe the experience they have with your company, in just one word. Find that one word and start building your values around it. You can get more guidance by using Dina's FREE Create Your Culture Workbook.   In this episode you will learn... [5:45] Why systematizing a code of values will help your organization grow more rapidly. [17:30] How you can get clarity on what your values are using Dina's free Create Your Culture Workbook. [21:55] How you can start developing a system that brings your values front and center.   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 Learn more about Dina at dinadwyerowens.com Pick up your copy of Dina's FREE Create Your Culture Workbook Read Dina’s books: Values, Inc. & Live RICH   DON’T MISS IT the Live Your ONE Thing community is OPEN! We’ve been working with our founding members to create the Live Your ONE Thing community, and we are currently accepting new members! If you want to learn more or sign up for a $1 trial, go to the1thing.com/membership or text the word “FOUNDER” to the number 33444. We’re only going to accept members for about two weeks before we close them so that we can serve our members to our highest capability. If you hit a waitlist page, sign up and we’ll notify you when we’re accepting new members.   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 the members of our Living Your ONE Thing community have asked the same question: How do I discover my purpose? So many people asked us that we decided to sit down with Brian Schoenbaum, Founder & CEO of Vuka Collective, to create an exclusive training video for the ONE thing community. We talked to Brian because he operates on another level and a single purpose drives everything he does: helping people wake up in their personal and professional lives.   We're sharing the audio from that training here because we want you to understand what we're doing for members of our community and consider if it is a good fit for you. If it is, you can go to the1thing.com/membership and try your first week for only $1.   The ONE Thing to Implement From This Episode: Jay Papasan once said, "The path to discovering your purpose begins with getting on the path." Finding your purpose is not a result of following certain steps in order. It is about pausing and finding the space to ask questions: When I walk into a room, what is the positive energy that other people experience? What is my unique genius in the world? How can I be bold? If you want to enlist support and get more training like this, you can join the Living Your ONE Thing community by going to the1thing.com/membership and signing up for a $1 trial.   In this episode you will learn... [11:15] Why going on a journey to discover your purpose is so important (and what the payoff is). [19:40] How you can begin to take action on discovering your purpose. [23:55] How to reveal (and leverage) your unique genius.   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 Learn more about the Vuka Collective   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 believe that thinking big and acting small, every day, will create extraordinary results? We've found that many people who try to live The ONE Thing don't trust The Domino Effect. We can cast a big vision for our life, but we often struggle to take daily action. This episode is a case study examining how, over four years, someone like you identified a specific daily action that made everything else easier or unnecessary, started living a big life, and toppled some huge dominoes.   The ONE Thing to Implement From This Episode: Trust in the power of The Domino Effect. What's the ONE thing you can do that will make everything else easier or unnecessary? When you look at all of the areas of your life, what's the ONE area you need to focus on first? Apply the focusing question until you identify a specific, measurable action that will make everything else easier or unnecessary – for John, it was as simple as setting a recurring alarm clock. If you'd like us to be your accountability partner in getting results and your mentor in living your ONE thing, then text the word “FOUNDER” to the number 33444 or go to the1thing.com/membership.   In this episode you will learn... [4:40] What most people struggle with when they start trying to live The ONE Thing. [10:50] The ONE thing to take away from the book that will help you knock over your lead domino. [13:20] How you can leverage simplicity to grow your business. [18:05] How the 5th productivity thief steals your time. [26:25] How systematizing your ideal morning will help you execute at a higher level. [30:35] How simplifying your lead Domino makes it easier to knock over. [33:05] The first step you should take towards living your ONE thing.   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!   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 reached out to tell us that you read The ONE Thing and you love the book... but you struggle to live the book. If this is you, it's okay – take yourself off the hook. We all start at the beginning of the journey. This episode will walk you through the four phases of the journey that we see people going through on the road to mastering their own time and help you identify the way forward.     The ONE Thing to Implement From This Episode: If you can walk away from this episode acknowledging which phase you are in on this journey, then you have already completed step one. Now ask yourself: What is the ONE thing I can do that will allow me to advance to the next phase of my journey? Get clarity, put it on your calendar, and take action. If you want to be part of a community of like-minded people who are living this journey with you, consider joining the Living Your ONE Thing community by going to the1thing.com/membership or texting the word “FOUNDER” to the number 33444.   In this episode you will learn... [1:58] How most people feel after they read The ONE Thing or listen to the podcast and try to implement the practices. [6:15] Why leveraging proven systems will help you break through the ceiling of achievement (over and over again). [14:25] The ONE habit you need on the road to mastering your time.   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!   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 taking daily action that contributes to your legacy? Today's guest, Lee Cockerell, is the former Executive Vice President of Operations for Walt Disney World Resorts. As a senior operating executive, he led a team of more than 40,000 cast members and left a legacy that includes the Disney Great Leaders Strategies, which has been used to train more than 7,000 leaders. In this episode, Lee shares how you can cast a vision, create a culture, and leave a lasting legacy on a massive scale. 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: At the heart of this conversation is a message about personal accountability. You control how you show up in the world – do you think about the type of legacy you want to leave and are the actions you take on a daily basis lining up with that vision? What is the ONE thing you can do on a daily basis, from this episode, that will make everything else easier or unnecessary?   In this episode you will learn... [7:15] How you can start creating a respectful culture in your organization today. [11:45] Why the best leaders role model trustworthiness. [20:20] How you can take daily action for your future (and how the younger generation can prepare to start a future business). [24:50] How these power habits helped Lee create his legacy. [31:20] How leaders can (and should) take advantage of their team's expertise. [34:25] ONE thing that every manager needs to know. [40:05] How you can build a culture in an increasingly virtual world.   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 Learn more at LeeCockerell.com   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 aren't building a database - if you aren't building a community to engage with your customers - your business is vulnerable. Our guest, Josh Dorkin, is Founder and CEO of BiggerPockets, the leading real estate investing community and media company. They help more than 750,000 members focus on networking, dealmaking, and education by fostering an active community, publishing books, and recording a weekly podcast. In this conversation, you will discover how Josh used principles from The ONE Thing to cast a big vision, think strategically, and build a business that offers long-term value.   The ONE Thing to Implement From This Episode: Block out one hour every day for strategic thinking - what are the things you absolutely must do to accomplish everything else? If you take the time to pause and then focus on your priorities, it will help your business more than completing every small task on your to-do list.   In this episode you will learn... [7:45] What it means to identify your core values and build them into a business. [13:15] Why you will sometimes need to sacrifice short-term profit to create long-term value. [15:10] How to think big with a base in reality (and why small actions will set you up for success). [20:50] Why you have to prioritize (if you care about what you're trying to accomplish). [25:05] Why work isn't just about doing. [29:40] How to transform your business by blocking out just ONE hour every day. [34:00] How entrepreneurs can avoid a common hiring mistake with a simple mindset shift.   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 Josh: Twitter | Instagram Listen to the BiggerPockets Podcast Join the BiggerPockets Community   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 engage with fans like you because we know the transformational power of support and accountability. We want you to see that we are practice leaders – when we teach you something, we take action on it. Thank you for supporting us with your time so that we can continue to offer more value every week. That’s why we’re talking to Manny Torres, a fan like you, about how time blocking, daily action, and accountability will help you overcome distractions and make progress towards accomplishing your ONE thing.   The ONE Thing to Implement From This Episode: Open your calendar and block out some time in the next week. What's the ONE thing you can implement from this episode? Set the bar somewhere you know you can accomplish and recruit an accountability partner to help you get it done.   In this episode you will learn... [4:30] How you can turn goals into actions. [11:45] ONE simple time blocking practice that can help you make progress towards your goal. [20:30] Why you need to hold yourself accountable to getting an ROI when you invest your time.   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!   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're answering questions asked by people just like you: fans of The ONE Thing who are trying to follow the road to mastery one step at a time. We understand that it's a long journey, and even we stumble sometimes. That's why we're sharing this keynote designed to help you wake up, every day, with the intention of getting just a little bit better at your ONE thing.     The ONE Thing to Implement From This Episode: What is a single thing you can do to live your ONE thing with a little more intention so that you can get slightly better results every day? If you can continue to get slightly better results day after day after day, then you are on the trajectory to live an extraordinary life.   In this episode you will learn... [6:10] Why you are accountable for the distractions in your life (and how you can shut them out). [18:00] Why most people aren't successful. [21:50] Why giving yourself permission to fail in the short-term will help you succeed in the long term. [26:00] How you can set boundaries in work relationships. [38:20] How to move from entrepreneurial to purposeful.   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 If you’re interested in having us speak at your event, you can go to the1thing.com/about   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

Are you spending too much time working in pursuit of freedom? We can't work more hours in the day and have a more flexible lifestyle – something else has to change. Today's guest, Gene Rivers, understands how anyone can achieve the work-life balance they deserve. 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. In this episode, Gene will teach you how you can get anything you want if you're intentional with your time and willing to focus on the most important work.   The ONE Thing to Implement From This Episode: If you aren't where you want to be, or have hit a ceiling, you need accountability. Who is the mentor, coach, or consultant that you can go to for help? If you don't have someone, seek them out. Wanting to change won't make you change – someone holding you accountable to change might.   In this episode you will learn... [4:40] How you can create your ideal life with this ONE mindset shift. [8:30] Why you always need to be intentional with your time (and what it sounds like to have completely focused mindset). [21:25] How Gene uses a powerful (but under-utilized) two-letter word to control his time. [29:00] How enlisting support can help you focus on your ONE thing. [35:35] Why using standards with accountability will build up the people around you and help you succeed through others.   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 Go to audible.com/onething to pick up a free copy of Gene’s favorite book, The Millionaire Real Estate Investor, if you are new to Audible   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've heard a lot of you reach out and ask a simple question: How do I find a mentor? Most of us realize that we can live a richer life by upgrading the five people we spend the most time with, but first, we need guidance from people who have already achieved what we want to achieve. We were honored to have Geoff Woods featured on the Access to Anyone podcast with Michael Schein & Michael Roderick, and the episode was so valuable that we wanted to share it with you. This conversation will help you build real relationships, improve your networking, and find a mentor that will help you achieve more.   The ONE Thing to Implement From This Episode: Today, in just one interaction, approach someone with the intention of being more interested in them than trying to get them to think you're interesting. Can you approach them with a sincere and genuine curiosity about where they need help, and if you can help them? You may be surprised by the reaction.   In this episode you will learn... [5:50] How you can build better relationships with ONE simple lesson. [9:10] Why high achievers give without expecting anything in return. [16:00] How you can make an appealing ask and avoid taking from potential mentors. [23:20] How to choose where to invest your most valuable asset – your time. [34:45] Why you should make goals based on what matters to you (and how to ignore what society says your goals should be). [37:20] ONE surprisingly simple way to open up new opportunities (and how you can do it). [39:35] How you can genuinely add value to others.   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 Listen to Access to Anyone Learn more about Michael Schein: microfamemedia.com Learn more about Michael Roderick: smallpondenterprises.com   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 like you work so hard and so long that you don't have time for your health, family, or spiritual practice?  You know that this pace will lead to burnout... but saying no and putting yourself before anything else can feel like a huge challenge.  Tammy Duncan, like many of us, struggles with being a workaholic every day. In this episode, we teach workaholics to say no, put themselves first, and take back some free time.   The ONE Thing to Implement From This Episode: What's ONE thing that you can take from this episode today? Most of us struggle, every single day, with showing up at our best, succeeding through others, delegating tasks, setting boundaries, or communicating expectations... but we can change that by taking small steps. Take a commitment to taking action. Listening to the podcast is great, but backing it with action is when you get results, value, and become part of a legacy.   In this episode you will learn... [10:20] How you can achieve the highest form of success. [12:30] What happens when you say no. [14:00] How The Seven Circles can help you identify where your priorities are (and if you need to shift them).   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!   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

What would happen if, at the stroke of midnight, your financial resources completely went away? If you don't like the answer, you need work on creating passive income. Today's guest, Linda McKissack, is the Queen of Passive Income. She will help you understand more about building wealth that isn't dependent on your day job, your time, or the economy.   The ONE Thing to Implement From This Episode: You invest your most valuable resource - your time - when you listen to this podcast. Will you guarantee yourself a return on investment by backing it with action? Block out some time in your schedule for the next week and ask yourself: What do I really want? What is my freedom number? Will I choose to master a business that is guaranteed to generate wealth, like stocks or real estate? What is the ONE thing you can do that will make progress in that area easier or unnecessary?   In this episode you will learn... [3:55] Why you need more than good cash flow to generate lasting wealth. [8:45] Why 54% of people end up broke or dependent on others (and how you can be part of the 5% that are secure or wealthy). [11:15] The three ways that anyone can build wealth. [21:50] How you can learn to leverage other people through small, daily actions. [28:00] How people lose money by investing in real estate (and how you can avoid that).   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 Linda: Website | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube HOLD: How to Find, Buy, and Rent Houses for Wealth by Linda McKissack, Jim McKissack, Steve Chader, Jennice Doty, Jay Papasan, & Gary Keller   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 read The ONE Thing... but have you ever given yourself permission to take a step back and consider what it means to live the book?  Today's guest, Matt Johnson, understands the power of taking action after reading The ONE Thing. He picked up a copy of the book in an airport and, ultimately, used it to bring more purpose, priority, and time into his business.  We originally recorded this conversation for Matt's LIFE On Target podcast. It was so valuable that we needed to share it with you, too.     The ONE Thing to Implement From This Episode: In this episode, we talked a lot about multitasking, focus, priority, and other essential elements of The ONE Thing. Now we want to know what most resonated with you. Step 1: Write down the answer to this question: What is the ONE thing from this episode that will allow you to live the book with more intention and get more time in your day?  Step 2: Tell us what you are going to do. Go to Facebook.com/theonethingbook, click the "Send Message" button, and start your message with the word MULTITASK to begin a dialogue. We will be looking for your responses!   In this episode you will learn... [19:00] How The Three C's will help you create more time in your day. [26:05] ONE question you should ask yourself before making a change. [31:00] How you are losing 28% of your day (and how you can take it back).   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 Check out more of Matt’s interviews: LIFE On Target podcast Tell us what action you are going to take after listening to this episode at Facebook.com/theonethingbook   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 to control your time? Today's guest, Craig Ballantyne, is an expert on the habits and routines that successful people use to accomplish their top priorities and stop wasting time.   He is on the show to reveal the BIG mistake that most people are making in their morning routine and share how you can avoid it with just three simple steps.   The ONE Thing to Implement From This Episode: How can you reset the bar for success to a level that you know you can achieve, day after day, so that you can build up momentum and line up your dominoes? Ask yourself a simple question: Where do I want to improve? Then ask yourself a focusing question: What is the ONE thing I can do that will make everything else easier or unnecessary? Only commit to doing what you can definitely do. If that means focusing on your priority for just 15 minutes every morning, then that's a great place to start. By the end of a year, that will add up to 72 hours focusing on your top priority.   In this episode you will learn... [2:25] How you can hold yourself accountable and create more time. [4:40] How just 15 minutes a day can transform your life. [12:50] The ONE common mistake that even extraordinary people make in their routines (and three steps you can take to avoid 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 Do you want to know The Perfect Day Formula? Craig is generously offering to send copies of his book to members of The ONE Thing audience for just the price of shipping and handling. Click here to get your free copy of The Perfect Day Formula.   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

Are you struggling to upgrade your five?  A lot of us understand why we need to upgrade our five, but we don't understand how. Today we're talking to one of you, Jeff Nigh, about the consistent daily actions that make every other part of upgrading your five easier or unnecessary.   The ONE Thing to Implement From This Episode: If you want to upgrade your five and you don't know how, this is a great place to start.   Step 1: Ask yourself the question, "Where do I need help most right now?" Consider The Seven Circles - spiritual, physical health, personal life, relationships, job, business, and finance - and pick just one. Step 2: Get clear about who you need to meet. Describe the person who can best guide you in the area that you identified in step one, in just one sentence.  Step 3: Set a goal of sharing that sentence with someone at least once a day. Hold yourself accountable by downloading our free 66-day calendar and starting a 66-Day Challenge.   In this episode you will learn... [4:50] How to identify where you need help most. [9:20] Why people struggle to upgrade their five. [14:00] ONE simple strategy that will make upgrading your five easier. [19:40] How you can improve your focus while time blocking. [20:45] Why your goals need to be actionable.   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!    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 like you can't find the right balance between work, family, and yourself? You're not alone. There's so much that we need to do in a day and, when we try to narrow our focus to one thing, we can feel guilty about neglecting something else.  Sophie Kendall, a mother of two and a health and fitness coach, is all too familiar with this guilt... but she learned how to gain control of her life – and you can too.   The ONE Thing to Implement From This Episode: If you're struggling with guilt due to where you are focusing your time, we encourage you to start a 66-Day Challenge and block out time to focus on yourself. Set aside a few minutes to meditate, exercise, or do whatever focusing on yourself means to you. If you take care of yourself first, that will make taking care of everything else easier or unnecessary.   In this episode you will learn... [4:05] Why you can't help other people if you don't help yourself first. [13:15] Why your purpose can be surprisingly simple. [26:15] What Gary Keller taught us about making something world-class.   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!   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 more grit?  Today's guest, Angela Duckworth, is a world-renowned psychologist and author of the New York Times Bestseller GRIT: The Power of Passion and Perseverance. She has advised the White House, The World Bank, NFL teams, Fortune 500 CEOs... and now she's going to help YOU get grittier, cast a focused vision, and understand the psychology of high achievers. 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: If you want more grit, casting a focused vision is the ONE thing that will make everything else easier or unnecessary. We challenge you to articulate your vision and share it with us.   In 25 words or less, write down why you are here and what all of this is for. If you want guidance, Angela shares her vision and advice at the 40:35 mark. After you write down a vision, head over to Facebook.com/theONEthingbook and share it with the community.   In this episode you will learn... [4:25] How grit will help you on the road to mastery. [9:35] How to teach yourself to be more optimistic, positive, and focused on change using neuroscience data. [21:35] How you can use psychology to help your children develop into high performers and achieve success. [30:10] How you, as a leader, can build a gritty culture. [37:00] Why rituals are habits at a group level (and how great leaders use rituals to set their team up for success). [39:50] The ONE thing that makes everything else easier or unnecessary when it comes to being gritty. [49:20] Why your purpose and passion don't have to be your work.   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 Learn more at AngelaDuckworth.com GRIT: The Power of Passion and Perseverance by Angela Duckworth Peak: Secrets from the New Science of Expertise by Anders Ericsson Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol S. Dweck   This episode of The ONE Thing Podcast is brought to you by Audible. To sign up for your trial and receive a free copy of Angela's book "GRIT," head to Audible.com/onething now!   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

Is stress hurting your performance at work or home? We all deal with stressful situations, but high achievers understand how to get beyond them and avoid getting burnt out. In the last episode, we met Dana Cavalea, who was the Director of Strength and Conditioning for the New York Yankees when they won the 2009 World Series. Today he will share how professional athletes and high achievers use simple strategies to maximize their performance in the long-term.   The ONE Thing to Implement From This Episode: Are you struggling with something so much that it occupies your mind when you should be present somewhere else?  If you want to change the way you perceive that thing, then you need to change the story you tell yourself. Identify the meaning you associate with that particular situation in your life and consider how you can rewrite that story. Can you recognize, right now, that the situation is a growth opportunity?   In this episode you will learn... [10:25] Why you sometimes have to hit the brakes and celebrate your accomplishments. [16:40] How high performing athletes avoid burnout. [22:00] Why you don't have to be afraid of saying no.   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 Learn more about Dana: DanaCavalea.com | Twitter | Facebook   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