The ONE Thing

Is your team ever distracted at work? If people are distracted, then there is a culture issue within your organization... but you have an opportunity to change it. We've discussed how you can leverage The ONE Thing in your personal life, but today we share three strategies that will help you leverage the principles of The ONE Thing in your company.     The ONE Thing to Implement From Thi...

How do you build the business that puts you out of business? Whether you're an employee, entrepreneur, or intrapreneur, you have to find innovative new ways to stay in business every single day. Our guest, David J. Neff, is the author of IGNITE: Setting your Organization's Culture on Fire with Innovation. He will teach you how to support intrapreneurs, stay ahead of new trends, and build a system...

Why do we all get stuck at some point in our lives?   If you are listening to this podcast, it's because you want MORE out of life. You want to achieve greatness... but, too often, we get stuck along the way. Lolly Daskal, the author of The Leadership Gap, believes we get trapped in the gap when we ask the wrong questions. Before you consider how to achieve your goals, or why you have those g...

Does your business give you freedom or hold you in place? Sometimes we hit a ceiling in our business and it feels like we can't break through... but we really just need better ways to invest our time and money. Today's guest, Ryan Moran, is the founder of Freedym.com, owner of Capitalism.com, and a successful investor. He shares how to best invest your time, generate more assets, and make your bus...

Do you ever work hard and still fall short of your goal? It's frustrating when we muscle through a project and can't achieve our desired results. Today's guest, Dave Asprey, used to experience this frustration every day. He was in a mental fog, unfocused, and overweight... then he spent two decades and over $1,000,000 learning how to hack his biology, and he started a massive movement. Dave is now...

Is there anything intend to do, some day, but never actually start? Sam Neylan, a fan of The ONE Thing for years, used to lie to the woman in the mirror every day. She said she wanted to change her health and finances, but didn’t... until she made a significant mindset shift and enlisted support. Sam lost 100 pounds, tripled her business, and freed herself from debt after making this ONE simple mi...

Does your daily grind ever feel like sprinting a marathon? Between work, family, and the unpredictable, we sometimes hustle through life without rest, focus, or a strategy. Today's guest, Ryan Lee, is the Founder of Freedym, but he wasn't always so focused. He juggled multiple projects and businesses, some multi-million dollar corporations, but it was too overwhelming to sustain. Then he read The...

Have you ever felt successful, but ultimately unfulfilled? You can have a big business and big bucks, but if you're not focusing on the ONE thing that's truly important to you, then you probably won't be happy. Today's guest, Scott Love, is an expert in building employee loyalty so that companies can increase retention, decrease turnover, and attract high achievers. Scott's tactics will help any l...

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 a...

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...

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. &nb...

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 thin...

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... [...

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 lear...

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...

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...