The ONE Thing

Do you feel like you're trying to bite off more than you can chew? Feeling overwhelmed is normal, especially if you are trying to chew that bite alone. We want to help you find support and show you that you're not the only person struggling. In the last episode, we shared a keynote presentation from the Keller Williams national convention. Today we are sharing the Q&A session that took place after...

Do you remember the first time that you tried time blocking? ...How did it go? You probably didn't master time blocking on your first try, and that's okay. We know that time blocking is simple in theory but hard in practice. We saw this while working closely with over 800 people on how to start and master the habit. We are sharing everything we learned with you so that you are set up for success w...

If we put you in front of five million people today, what is the ONE message that you would share? Focusing your answer down to ONE thing is a challenge, but it's easier when you can align yourself with a purpose. Keith Yackey is the Founder of Amplify LIVE, and he loves helping people like you discover their purpose and amplify their life. Keith had struggled for a long time before he found his l...

Do you know how to transform your life into a life worth living? Our environment has a tremendous impact on our happiness, focus, and productivity, but most of us just accept our surroundings the way they are. Today’s guest, Jim Bunch, has a unique perspective on environments. He is here to re-frame the concept of an environment so that you can take more control, be more productive, and find your...

You’ve read The ONE Thing… but do you practice it every day? While the teachings are simple in concept, we find many people struggle to live them every day. Chad Hyams was one of these people… When he was first introduced to the book he was at rock bottom. Then he applied its lessons to transform his life and his business, going from overweight and unfulfilled professionally to being in the best s...

Have you ever given up, or not started, because a journey looked too difficult? Everyone deals with difficult circumstances, but you can form habits and relationships that help you weather the winds of change. Our guest, Gene McNaughton, has helped scale businesses and brands like Gateway Computers, Tony Robbins, John Assaraf, and Chet Holmes. Gene has experienced incredible opportunities and achi...

How do you create something BIG... when you start with nothing? You need to start by solving other people’s biggest problems. Our guest, Dane Maxwell, created a process that will help you identify your customer’s primary pain point, build a product with zero capital, and launch a business with zero risk.   In this episode you will learn... [7:24] How to find the secret world where selling is effor...

How do you prosper at home, crush it at work, and find the balance to thrive at both? In this episode, we explore the challenges of thriving both as a parent and as a professional – and the small actions you can take to overcome those challenges. This came up because Lori Roethler, today’s guest, joined one of our Facebook Live streams and mentioned she was struggling in this area of her life.   (...

We’ve been thinking about accountability wrong for years. Accountability isn’t a punishment – it is a GIFT! Today’s guest, Jonathan Raymond, is CEO of Refound and author of Good Authority. He will teach you how practicing accountability with kindness can lift people up, keep them on track, and help them be a better version of themselves.  In this episode you will learn... [3:20] The BIG thing miss...

Where there’s a will, there’s a way. True or false? FALSE! Willpower (like gas in a tank) is a finite resource. You can do powerful things with willpower, but sometimes willpower fails or you simply run out of it. Jay Papasan, co-author of The ONE Thing, is back to share what our team discovered about the willpower myth so that you can be more productive.   In this episode you will learn... [1:00]...

Are you working hard and still struggling to scale your business? You might be making business too complicated. Cameron Herold has scaled multiple companies to over $100M by keeping things simple. He’s on the show to teach you... simple techniques that will set you up for long-term success. why business is not as complicated as we make it. how to avoid burnout.   In this episode you will learn......

Do you ever feel like you’re the only person struggling to get everything done? Don’t worry – everyone struggles with productivity sometimes. In this episode we’re going to answer 20 powerful questions that fans of The ONE Thing asked about productivity during our monthly webinar. We host a monthly webinar series because we want to add more value to your life. If you want to sign up for our next F...

Do you ever feel like you’re doing a lot of work without getting anything done? We live in a culture obsessed with productivity… but we struggle to control our own time because we’ve been lied to about productivity for our whole lives. Laura Hanly and Garrett Linderman, two valuable members of The ONE Thing team, will help you gain control over your time by revealing the 6 lies that are crushing y...

Do you ever wonder what it will take to scale your business into an empire? Today you get to meet the former CEO of The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, Amy Hyman Pratt, who will break down how she scaled her business by focusing on three things: Accountability Top talent Showing up as the best version of herself In this episode you will learn... [4:19] A difficult (and expensive) decision Annie had to mak...

Can you imagine waking up and realizing that, for decades, you were developing catastrophically unhealthy habits? Unfortunately, this was a reality for a listener of this podcast. Peggy Delano has been a fan of The ONE Thing for years. Recently though, she knew she needed to make a change – but wasn’t sure how to. This episode is a case study of what can happen when you decide to… Make a change Su...

What do you want people to remember you for? What is your legacy? If you want to create a lasting legacy, every action you take needs to reflect your values. We were playing the short-term game to grow revenue, but we needed to focus on our core values – our ONE thing. There’s a price attached to our values, but there’s also a reward when we stick to them. Jay Papasan, co-author of The ONE Thing,...

Can your personal relationships be improved? Do you find it difficult to switch from work mode to home mode? When you are hyper focused on work, your life can fall off balance. That’s why we brought Alison onto the show to help you clarify your direction and focus your vision. In this episode you will learn... [4:00] It’s possible to appreciate your personal life and still not find every activity...

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...

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 sch...

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 change...

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 scal...

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 imp...

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...

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 t...

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 change...