The ONE Thing

Do you feel stuck? Is your business struggling with growth? If you ever feel like you’re hitting a ceiling, you are probably missing a person. Jay Papasan, co-author of The One Thing, is on the show to help you find the coach, mentor or employee you need to break through the ceiling.   In this episode you will learn... [1:30] When Jay Papasan and Gary Keller identified a bigger opportunity for The ONE Thing brand. [2:25] The inspiration that led to Jay’s AH-HA moment. [4:55] How Jay knew The ONE Thing team was missing someone: a leader. [8:00] Gary Keller’s technique for evaluating new talent. [10:00] How listening to your audience can focus your vision. [10:30] The two productivity skills that most people struggle with. [12:55] The power of networking for attracting top talent. [14:00] How our team is applying lessons learned from The ONE Thing. [16:00] Jay’s killer advice for hiring an executive assistant. [18:00] One easy strategy for being more intentional in your relationships that you can use today.   The ONE Thing to Take Action on Today: Be more purposeful in an important relationship that is hurting. It can be any type of relationship. Step One: Identify a relationship in your life that is struggling. Step Two: Consider the core things that you are looking for in that relationship. Step Three: Test a solution to the pain you are experiencing in the relationship. Communicate clearly and often to create a better opportunity for success.   Links & Tools From This Episode The ONE Thing: Website | Book   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!   -- CONTEST -  Get a FREE digital copy of the bestselling book The ONE Thing! We are on a mission to become the #1 podcast in iTunes. You can help us get there by subscribing to the show. Click here to subscribe. Once you subscribe (either on your phone or computer), take a screenshot showing that you subscribed, and email that photo to contest@the1thing.com We will then send you a link to get your FREE digital copy :)   -- Production & Development for The ONE Thing Podcast by Podcast Masters

Have you been distracted today? If we are intentional with our time, we can defeat distraction. Today’s guest, Valerie Tourangeau, is just like you. She was a fan of The ONE Thing for years, and then she finally implemented its powerful lessons. Now, she is able to dismiss the distractions and focus on her ONE thing, every day, because she is a time blocking master. Time Blocking is the act of scheduling time for yourself to do your most important tasks. It sounds simple, but most people struggle with committing time to themselves every day. Discussed in this episode: 1:45 - Valerie isn’t alone. A lot of people have said they read The ONE Thing and they love the book, but they never implemented the book. Why? 2:00 - 66 days can seem daunting, and finding a ONE thing in a world full of so many distractions seems like it won’t make the difference – but it really does. 2:30 - We say 66 days because, after five years of research, we discovered that it takes 66 full days to form a habit. 6:05 - Implementing The ONE Thing can expose a lot of your weaknesses. When Valerie went through the Time Blocking Mastery Course, what was one of the first weaknesses that popped up for her that really surprised her? 7:30 - The Halo Effect: When you do ONE thing, the right thing, it can end up knocking over many other things. 9:30 - Focusing on your ONE thing is more about momentum and less about being perfect. Tell us more about that. 11:30 - What are some of the biggest mistakes that people make when they first try to time block? 15:15 - What has shifted in Valerie’s life because of time blocking? 22:20 - We should be able to walk away from this episode and be able to take action and implement one simple thing that will actually give us a win in our lives. What would Valerie suggest we do? If you want to make a greater commitment to yourself, download our free 66-Day Calendar and start your own 66-Day Challenge today. Mastering the art of time blocking can completely transformed your life. If you want to form a powerful habit that sticks, check out the Time Blocking Mastery course.     CONTEST -  Get a FREE digital copy of the bestselling book The ONE Thing! We are on a mission to become the #1 podcast in iTunes. You can help us get there by subscribing to the show. Click here to subscribe. Once you subscribe (either on your phone or computer), take a screenshot showing that you subscribed, and email that photo to contest@the1thing.com We will then send you a link to get your FREE digital copy :)     Resources: The ONE Thing: Website | Book Start making a commitment by downloading a free copy of our 66-Day Calendar Form a powerful habit that sticks with the Time Blocking Mastery Course.  

You want to make a massive impact. Where do you start? It’s a big question, and the legendary entrepreneur Jeff Hoffman is here to help you answer it. Jeff Hoffman has over 20 years of entrepreneurial experience. You may know him from Priceline.com, ColorJar, uBid.com or his new non-profit, The Unreasonable Group. He’s going to explode your mind. Reaching out to amazing people like Jeff has changed my life. If you need help finding an incredible mentor, then click here to pick up a free copy of our relationships guide from the1thing.com/relationships.   CONTEST -  Get a FREE digital copy of the bestselling book The ONE Thing! We are on a mission to become the #1 podcast in iTunes. You can help us get there by subscribing to the show. Click here to subscribe. Once you subscribe (either on your phone or computer), take a screenshot showing that you subscribed, and email that photo to contest@the1thing.com We will then send you a link to get your FREE digital copy :)   Resources: Pick up a free copy of our relationships guide from the1thing.com/relationships The ONE Thing: Website | Book   Production & Development for The ONE Thing Podcast by Podcast Masters

If you are reading this, then I know a lot about you. You are a high achiever. You have massive goals and aspirations. You are unwavering in your commitment to accomplishing your goals. I'm the same way. When we have massive dreams, we tend to look for the fastest way to get there and run. The thing we usually don't do is ask the most important question: am I truly building something that can scale with or without me? If you want to build a brand that can scale, grow, live, breathe and thrive with or without you, then you need clarity about the ONE thing that will make everything else easier or unnecessary. Focus on accomplishing that ONE thing and say no to everything else because you haven't earned the right to focus on anything else yet – this is the surprisingly simple truth behind extraordinary results. Now you have the knowledge. Time to back it up with action. Take a look at all of the things you do throughout the day. How much of your daily schedule directly supports you accomplishing your ONE thing? If you don't think you're investing enough time in your top priority, then how can you make a change?   Go to Facebook.com/theonethingbook and share with us. What's your ONE thing and where do you need help? I want to engage with you and I want to add value to your life. I've seen what happens when you live The ONE Thing, and I know what it can do for you.   -- CONTEST -  Get a FREE digital copy of the bestselling book The ONE Thing! We are on a mission to become the #1 podcast in iTunes. You can help us get there by subscribing to the show. Once you subscribe (either on your phone or computer), take a screenshot showing that you subscribed, and email that photo to contest@the1thing.com We will then send you a link to get your FREE digital copy :)   -- Resources: The ONE Thing: Website | Book   Production & Development for The ONE Thing Podcast by Podcast Masters

Time is your most valuable asset. Are you wasting it? Chris Heller, CEO of Keller-Williams, rose to the top through discipline – a muscle that you need to develop to make the most out of your time. You develop discipline by creating better habits. Chris created habits that improved his mindset and maintained his health. Mindset is critical for overcoming fear and taking action. One of the most important mindset shifts that Chris made as part of KW was learning to succeed through others. When you have the right people, the fear of losing control transforms into relief.   Even with support, you can’t achieve everything you want to accomplish in your life and your business if you’re health isn’t close to 100%. You can’t let your health fall through the cracks when you are focusing on your business. If you want to achieve more, while working less, then you need the right habits to develop your discipline muscle. Chris Heller is here to show you how.   Discussed in this episode: 2:45 - How does Chris teach people to control their calendar? 6:45 - Everybody inside the real estate world knows that lead generation is the ONE thing that makes everything else easier or unnecessary, but why is it so hard for them to do it? 10:25 - When you focus on your business, it’s easy for your health to fall through the cracks. How did Chris make health a habit? 14:40 - The idea of succeeding through others: is it something that came naturally to Chris or is it something he had to work at? 15:55 - People hear they should succeed through others, they know they should succeed through others, yet for some reason there’s something that holds them back. If you could give them ONE thing to help them pave that way, what does that look like? 17:10 - How did Chris become the type of person that talent wants to work for, and are willing to take a discount to do it?   CONTEST -  Get a FREE digital copy of the bestselling book The ONE Thing! We are on a mission to become the #1 podcast in iTunes. You can help us get there by subscribing to the show. Once you subscribe (either on your phone or computer), take a screenshot showing that you subscribed, and email that photo to contest@the1thing.com We will then send you a link to get your FREE digital copy :)   Resources: The ONE Thing: Website | Book   Production & Development for The ONE Thing Podcast by Podcast Masters

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 me down and showed me how to get organized, until I started working with Gary Keller and Jay Papasan. Today I want to share with you what I've learned about getting organized and the research that our team has uncovered about what it takes to be productive at work. There are four key areas that you need to organize: Mind Time Physical Workspace Projects   CONTEST -  Get a FREE digital copy of the bestselling book The ONE Thing! We are on a mission to become the #1 podcast in iTunes. You can help us get there by subscribing to the show. Once you subscribe (either on your phone or computer), take a screenshot showing that you subscribed, and email that photo to contest@the1thing.com We will then send you a link to get your FREE digital copy :)   Resources: Organize your time by filling out Your 411 Take the Time Blocking Mastery Course Production & Development for The ONE Thing Podcast by Podcast Masters

This show is for you if you have big dreams and big goals for your life… but you find yourself getting distracted. I struggled to live a productive life for years, but I was introduced to the future or productivity: The ONE Thing by Gary Keller and Jay Papasan. The future is about simplification and elimination. It’s about looking at all of the things you could do and narrowing those down to the things that you should do. It’s about focusing on the ONE thing you can do that will make everything else easier or unnecessary. If you are committed to living a big life and making a big impact along the way, then you need The ONE Thing – and we want to give it to you for FREE.   CONTEST -  Get a FREE digital copy of the bestselling book The ONE Thing! We are on a mission to become the #1 podcast in iTunes. You can help us get there by subscribing to the show. Once you subscribe (either on your phone or computer), take a screenshot showing that you subscribed, and email that photo to contest@the1thing.com We will then send you a link to get your FREE digital copy :)   Resources: The ONE Thing: Website | Book   Production & Development for The ONE Thing Podcast by Podcast Masters

The chips have been stacked against you.   Ever since you were a kid, you were taught to get a good job and work hard so that you could retire. But you weren’t taught the things that you deserved to learn most: how to focus, how to look at the all the things you could do, and how to narrow it down to the ONE thing that you should do. They didn’t teach you to find your purpose – but that all changes today.   Together, you and your host Geoff Woods will go on an incredible journey to unlock the secrets that should have been given to you when you were a kid. This information comes from the best-selling book The ONE Thing, which was co-authored by Gary Keller and Jay Papasan. Get ready to learn the surprisingly simple truth behind extraordinary results.   Resources: The ONE Thing: Website | Book   Production & Development for The ONE Thing Podcast by Podcast Masters