The ONE Thing

No one succeeds alone. Behind many successful people is someone providing valuable insight, coaching, mentorship, and unlocking their true potential. Executive Coach Jordan Freed is one of those people behind the scenes. He’s had more than 13k coaching calls and sessions. Following his patented three-part sequence—break in, break down, and break through—he helps his clients create long-lasting change. We talk about how you can apply that three-step process to your life, the importance of investing in yourself, and why it’s so hard to take your own advice. By the end of this conversation, you are going to be fired up to hear more of Jordan at our annual Goal Setting Retreat. To learn more and get tickets, either virtually or in person, visit the1thing.com/events. To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: the1thing.com/pods. We talk about: How Jordan got interested in coaching Creating a better relationship with time The value of considering your future self to break through limiting beliefs Questions you can ask to uncover your blind spots Links & Tools from This Episode Learn more at myfreedlife.com Follow Jordan on Instagram: @myfreedlife Free Resources Want to be a guest or share feedback? Email [email protected] 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

Vacations are all about relaxing, right? No one wants to spend the first two hours of their trip at the grocery store to stock up their rental’s fridge. Kim Lalande is the founder and CEO of KEY.co, a platform combining the best of hospitality and technology to create unforgettable experiences. She took her experience in the hotel industry and from personally staying at short-term rentals and used it to bridge the gap between the amazing curated experiences you get at a high-end hotel with the ease and convenience of an Airbnb. We dive into her entrepreneurial journey, what it took to turn her business ideas into a reality, learning to step back from operations and take the lead as a visionary in your business, and battling the self-doubt that plagues so many entrepreneurs. To plan your next vacation, visit KEY.co to b​​ook curated vacation homes, in-home services, and local experiences all in one place. Or if you’re a property owner, level up your own services using KEY’s expertise. To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: the1thing.com/pods. We talk about: How KEY.co creates elevated experiences for clients and guests Kim’s career trajectory and embracing the label of “entrepreneur” Knowing when it’s time to step away from operations and step into being the visionary Overcoming the limiting beliefs that hold you back as an entrepreneur Advice for taking an idea to market Links & Tools from This Episode Learn more at KEY.co Follow Kim on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/kimshrum Free Resources Want to be a guest or share feedback? Email [email protected] 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

At The ONE Thing, we believe your life and your career should be led by your core values. More important than doing everything is doing the right thing for you. Allan Jones is the CEO and founder of Bambee, a company that is innovating HR practices and making it easier for businesses of any size to have affordable HR opportunities. In this conversation, he ties our framework at The ONE Thing to his business and how he’s found success as an entrepreneur. We discuss his core values, how he developed them, and how they help establish his purpose and propel him forward. If you’re a small business owner looking for HR help but can’t justify a full-time HR employee, visit Bambee.com to learn more about what they can do for your business. And if you want help discovering your own core values, visit the1thing.com/corevalues. To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: the1thing.com/pods. We talk about: How Allan’s upbringing and work history shaped his work ethic and philosophy Discovering your core values over time and allowing them to evolve Prioritizing your values in your personal life and business How Bambee helps support people’s small businesses Creating innovation in HR How making micro bets lead to the macro bets Links & Tools from This Episode bambee.com the1thing.com/corevalues Free Resources Want to be a guest or share feedback? Email [email protected] 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 community is incredible. Each person takes the tools we’ve developed and applies them to their lives in new, unique ways—and seeing that transformation happen never gets old. No one epitomizes that more than April Spilde. She’s a longtime The ONE Thing member and a very successful human being. Her story of how she utilized the tools and principles that we teach at The ONE Thing is truly inspiring—particularly the impact of thinking big and going small and how that has been an important takeaway for her. If you want to start incorporating the lessons of The ONE Thing into your life, visit the1thing.com/free-resources. To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: the1thing.com/pods. We talk about: April’s experience with The ONE Thing and how she incorporates the tools in her life and work April’s key habits and using the seven circles to inform them What lead dominos are and how to find them Using the 4-1-1 every day Making a Success List and implementing it The big power of going small How your values can lead to your key habits Links & Tools from This Episode Free Resources Want to be a guest or share feedback? Email [email protected] 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

In the book The ONE Thing there’s a concept called “moving from E to P,” which means moving from the entrepreneurial outlook that’s necessary to get started and becoming purposeful in how you operate. Jeff Lerner has his own unique look at what it means to move from E to P. We talk about how he views the value of entrepreneurship and leverages purpose to create extraordinary results, as well as how he’s created systems, tools, and a business to help support people in developing their own entrepreneurial skills and leverage their purpose. Pick up Jeff’s new book, Unlock Your Potential, and learn more about how to achieve your goals and live your dream life today by bringing your entrepreneurial energy into every aspect of your life. To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: the1thing.com/pods. We talk about: What it means to become an entrepreneur in the modern world The importance of purpose and building the foundation to fulfill it Entrepreneurship as the monetization of personal growth Why entrepreneurship is the best avenue for creative expression and financial stability The compounding power of investing in what makes the most difference Jeff’s new book, Unlock Your Potential Links & Tools from This Episode jefflernerofficial.com Read: Unlock Your Potential YouTube: youtube.com/jefflernerofficial Free Resources Want to be a guest or share feedback? Email [email protected] 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

Setting goals is essential to creating the life you want—especially if that life is extraordinary. And when you’re in a long-term relationship, you’re not just building a life for yourself, you’re building a life together. That’s why you need to be aligned with your goals and what you want your life to look like in the future. Wendy Papasan runs the Papasan Properties Group, a real estate team affiliated with Keller-Williams in Austin, Texas. She’s also the founder of Her Best Life, a home repair and remodeling business, and a big part of the Goal Setting Retreat with her husband, Jay. She talks about the origins of the retreat, how it can help you find common ground with your life partner, and why getting aligned with your goals will help you both move forward faster. The Goal-Setting Retreat is a life-changing investment in yourself, your partner, and your team. Visit the1thing.com/events to sign up today. To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: the1thing.com/pods. We talk about: Wendy’s 72-hour fasting experience What Her Best Life is and how they’re helping female entrepreneurs around the world The origins behind the Couples Goal Setting Retreat The benefits of asking deep questions with your partner and getting alignment with your goals How to best prepare for the Goal-Setting Retreat Links & Tools from This Episode Visit the1thing.com/events to sign up for the Goal Setting Retreat Free Resources Want to be a guest or share feedback? Email [email protected] 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

To go far—in business or in life—you have to lean on the knowledge and experience of those who’ve been where you want to go. That’s what mentorship is all about. Easier said than done, though. People are busy—especially successful ones. But what if we told you that you can find all the mentors you need without them even knowing who you are? Scott Jeffrey Miller is a speaker, author, and podcast host with over 25 years in the leadership development industry. His new book Master Mentors Volume 2 is a compilation of thirty transformative insights from the greatest minds he’s had the honor to interview on his podcast. He’s learned not only what great mentors have to teach, but also how to put their insights into practice with what he calls “informal mentorship.” We discuss the ins and outs of mentorship, how to find the right mentor for you, and how you can be a mentor to others. If you’re looking for some mentorship of your own, Master Mentors Volume 2 is a great place to start. Learn from thirty of the greatest minds Scott Jeffrey Miller has interviewed and kick your mentorship off right. To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: the1thing.com/pods. We talk about: The importance of mentors in the leadership process The difference between formal and informal mentorship Finding the right mentor for you at the right time The difference between coaching and mentoring Lessons learned from master mentors Links & Tools from This Episode Learn more at scottjeffreymiller.com Read: Master Mentors Volume 2 Instagram: @scottjeffreymiller LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/scottmillerj1 Free Resources Want to be a guest or share feedback? Email [email protected] Mentioned in this episode: Factor 75 Head to FactorMeals.com/one50 and use code one50 to get 50% off. That’s code one50 at FactorMeals.com/one50 to get 50% off! Factor 75

When you’re setting big, audacious goals, you first need to ask yourself some big questions: What do you want out of life? How will you make an impact on the world? Seth Goldenberg is the author of Radical Curiosity, where he shares a practice that he believes will lead to incredible transformations in your life. The problem is that most of us have been taught to stop being curious. To stop asking questions, and to just do what’s expected. But you can’t live an outstanding life while doing things the way they’ve always been done. We have an interesting conversation about what it means to be curious, how to ask big questions, and how those questions can inform the direction and impact of your business. If you want to open up your curiosity, pick up a copy of Radical Curiosity today. To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: the1thing.com/pods. We talk about: Breaking the norms by asking dangerous questions Why we need to second-guess “business as usual” Tools for developing more curiosity What holds people back from being curious and asking questions Considering the context of time and when we are ready for certain ideas Why systems thinking will be a requirement for future leaders How radical curiosity can change you Links & Tools from This Episode curiosityand.company Read: Radical Curiosity Free Resources Want to be a guest or share feedback? Email [email protected] 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

There’s a common phrase that gets thrown around when it comes to teamwork: “There’s no ‘I’ in ‘Team.’” But every team is made up of individuals—when we lose sight of that, the whole team suffers. Teams need to be able to work together as a whole, but we can’t forget to address the individual influences and strengths that each person brings to the team. And each team, or even the entire company, can be viewed as a single “individual.” That’s the thesis that Brian and Mary Smith put forth. Brian is the founder and senior managing partner of IA Business Advisors, a management consulting firm that has worked with more than 18 thousand CEOs, entrepreneurs, managers, and employees worldwide. Together with his daughter Mary, they’ve authored the book Individual Influence: Find the “I” in Team. We have a conversation about positive influence and making a difference in your organization and the people around you. If you want to learn how to improve and manage your influence, pick up Individual Influence. To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: the1thing.com/pods. We talk about: Highlighting the individual strengths within groups Taking responsibility for your influence Setting goals individually and as a team Understanding your own strengths and limitations Using assessments to build communication infrastructure within teams The benefits of slowing down and being in the moment Links & Tools from This Episode LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/yourbizdr Read: Individual Influence Free Resources Want to be a guest or share feedback? Email [email protected] 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 if you could free up 30 hours in your work—all while helping your business reach new revenue heights? Many entrepreneurs know what it’s like to feel constantly busy, putting out fires, and only able to work on the things directly in front of them rather than the work that matters most. Richard Shaull is the co-founder and CEO of Unleashed, where he helps entrepreneurs focus on finding a 2nd-In-Command to take that busy work off their plate and allow them to get to that incredibly important work. They believe that every great visionary needs a great operations counterpart and that by pairing the right people you can unleash their full potential. We discuss why every CEO needs a great 2nd-In-Command, how to find the right person for you, and how to identify if you might make a good 2nd-In-Command yourself. If you’re a CEO looking to find a 2nd-In-Command, or you think you’d make a great 2nd-In-Command, visit Unleashed.ceo to find all of their free resources. To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: the1thing.com/pods. We talk about: Richard’s entrepreneurial background and motivation The signs that you’re holding your company back How to find the missing link in your business The 5 core competencies of a great second in command Avoiding the most common hiring pitfalls Designing a 7-figure team structure Links & Tools from This Episode Learn more: unleashed.ceo LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/richard-shaull Read: Make The Noise Go Away Read: Rocket Fuel Free Resources Want to be a guest or share feedback? Email [email protected] Mentioned in this episode: Factor 75 Head to FactorMeals.com/one50 and use code one50 to get 50% off. That’s code one50 at FactorMeals.com/one50 to get 50% off! Factor 75

You can’t build a business on your own. And as you grow, the people who helped you build may no longer be a good fit for their role—or for the growth and direction of the company. So how do you handle these employees? And how do you hire for the future? Kurt Wilkin is the co-founder of Hire Better, an award-winning agency based in Austin, Texas, and the author of Who's Your Mike?: A No-Bullshit Guide to the People You'll Meet on Your Entrepreneurial Journey. We talk about who those people are, and more importantly, how to handle the transitions as your organization grows. Learn all about “Mike” and the different employee archetypes in your company in Kurt Wilkin’s book, Who's Your Mike? To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: the1thing.com/pods. We talk about: Who “Mike” is and how to find them in your business The pros and cons of hiring friends in your business The real cause behind “the great resignation” and how you can avoid it in your organization Identifying values and aligning them with your goals Approaching remote or in-person work What to do when your company outgrows an employee Recognizing when you’re the problem Links & Tools from This Episode Learn more at kurtwilkin.com Read: Who's Your Mike? Free Resources Want to be a guest or share feedback? Email [email protected] 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

One of the four thieves of productivity is the inability to say ‘no.’ Whether it’s a deeply-rooted habit, a desire to avoid disappointing others, or the (often false) belief that saying ‘yes’ will make you look good as an employee, this is a trap that is too easy to fall for. But saying ‘yes’ to too many things can easily push out your own priorities. Linda Babcock and Brenda Peyser are the authors of “The No Club: Putting a Stop to Women’s Dead-End Work.” They are going to share how everyone, women in particular, can get comfortable with saying ‘no’ to the work that doesn’t push their career forward while still ensuring that important work gets done. If you want to sharpen the skill of saying ‘no,’ visit thenoclub.com where you can purchase the book, learn to start your own club, and more. To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: the1thing.com/pods. We talk about: What inspired The No Club Examples of non-promotable work Getting comfortable saying ‘no’ (even when it’s scary) Finding support and accountability for saying ‘no’ Creating delegation win-wins How organizations can operate equitably Links & Tools from This Episode Learn more at thenoclub.com Read: The No Club Follow on Twitter: @thenoclub Follow in Instagram: @thenoclub Free Resources Want to be a guest or share feedback? Email [email protected] 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

Climbing Mt. Everest. To some it seems impossible—and yet many have managed this amazing feat of human endurance. What is it that gives someone the drive to achieve the unimaginable? One of the biggest challenges in achieving our goals is the internal belief that it is possible. In order to set big goals and have the motivation to keep pushing towards them, we have to be able to rewrite the negative beliefs that are holding us back and adopt a possible mindset. Colin O’Brady has achieved some incredible things in his life, breaking multiple world records and achieving the seemingly impossible. He’s going to walk us through how you can experience extraordinary success yourself and how to avoid the common pitfalls that come along with that process. If you’re interested in building your own Possible Mindset and taking on the 12-Hour Walk, visit 12hourwalk.com. To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: the1thing.com/pods. We talk about: The motivation to achieve incredible feats Creating a possible mindset Find what your personal Everest is Taking the first step towards your impossible goals Acknowledging your limiting beliefs and overcoming them Links & Tools from This Episode 12hourwalk.com colinobrady.com Read: The 12-Hour Walk Instagram: @colinobrady Free Resources Want to be a guest or share feedback? Email [email protected] 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 all need a little vacation once in a while. But if that’s the case—and it is!—why do we often find it so hard to make time for those getaways? Many of us are afraid of what will happen if we stop working that we don’t allow ourselves to take the time off we need to rest and recharge. And if we do manage to take that time, we don’t unplug enough to really fulfill the goal of the vacation in the first place. Brooke Layman is going to break down why taking vacation time is so important, and more importantly, how you can protect your time to take that vacation and get the most out of it. If you’re looking to get the most out of your time—including your vacation—visit the1thing.com/free-resources to get our free guides to living The ONE Thing in your life. To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: the1thing.com/pods. We talk about: Why vacations are important How people fail to use their vacations effectively Having a goal for your vacation Protecting our priorities Gaining clarity on what a successful vacation looks like The risks of not taking vacation Links & Tools from This Episode Free Resources Want to be a guest or share feedback? Email [email protected] 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 the time of year when individuals or organizations look at the goals they set for themselves and wonder whether they set the right goals or if the strategies they implemented to achieve them are falling short. A goal should stretch you, which means you may not have absolute clarity on how to achieve it when you start the year. You may want to stick with that goal and challenge yourself to find new ways to achieve it. Yet as the year goes on you’ll learn more about yourself, or perhaps life circumstances will change—we’re all familiar with that over the past few years. So when is it okay to make adjustments to our goals? We’re going to discuss what to do when your goal no longer feels achievable, or how to move forward when circumstances change. We’ll also talk about when it may be time to reexamine your goals and make some adjustments to be more in line with your current circumstances. If you’re interested in setting up some accountability within your relationship, we are hosting our annual Couples Goal Setting Retreat to get aligned on what success looks like and how to keep each other on track towards achieving them. Visit the1thing.com/events to learn more. To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: the1thing.com/pods. We talk about: Questioning when you should change your goals Using the 411 to guide your actions mid-year The importance of reviewing your goals often Having a conversation around your goals Finding accountability for your goals Giving yourself permission to make changes Links & Tools from This Episode Get more info about our Couples Goal Setting Retreat at the1thing.com/events Free Resources Want to be a guest or share feedback? Email [email protected] 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

Let’s face it: Living The ONE Thing can be difficult. If it were easy, the book probably wouldn’t be needed. You’ve got to change your mindset, understand new and often challenging principles, as well as unlearn a lifetime of bad habits. We’ve all experienced the pitfalls that come with adopting this lifestyle, and we’d never want to ignore those realities. We’re going to explore some of those pitfalls, the challenges that come along with them, as well as the rewards that await on the other side. Visit the1thing.com to learn more about avoiding the pitfalls that come with living The ONE Thing, as well as finding a path forward that works for you. To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: the1thing.com/pods. We talk about: Common pitfalls of living The ONE Thing The importance of becoming clear and focused Using the Seven Circles to calibrate your priorities Making the time commitment to get things done Links & Tools from This Episode Free Resources Want to be a guest or share feedback? Email [email protected] 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

One of the most common mistakes people make when they set a goal is that they think about it once, and then they forget about it until it’s time to check if they’ve hit it or not. But if you’re not checking in with yourself and asking how you’re doing along the way, you’re never going to reach it—and if you are, you’re probably setting your sights too low. We’re speaking with Jay Papasan, co-author of The ONE Thing, about some of the most common pitfalls and challenges people experience when they’re trying to implement The ONE Thing into their lives. Visit the1thing.com to learn more about setting goals, and—more importantly—having a relationship with them so that you can truly achieve them. To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: the1thing.com/pods. We talk about: Jay’s journey as an author Moving from being entrepreneurial to purposeful What it means to have a relationship with your goals Adjusting your goal along the way The power of checking in and reflecting Setting goals for different seasons in life Links & Tools from This Episode Free Resources Want to be a guest or share feedback? Email [email protected] 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 are entering a new chapter here on The ONE Thing podcast. We have two new hosts, who each bring their own unique voices to the show, as well as their personal experiences and values. But, as always, they are committed to living The ONE Thing in their lives—and helping you live it in yours. Before you can learn from someone, it’s important that you get to know them. Meet Sarah Hendricks and Chris Dixon, the news hosts of The ONE Thing. You’re going to hear them answer questions about who they are, what brought them to The ONE Thing, as well as fun personal details about their lives. Follow us along for this new chapter of The ONE Thing by subscribing on your favorite podcast player. To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: the1thing.com/pods. In this episode, you will learn… Who the new hosts of The ONE Thing are What motivates us to get up in the morning What got Chris into skydiving Mistakes they’ve made and how they learned from them Sarah and Chris’ core values Where our hosts still struggle living The ONE Thing When The ONE Thing began to click Getting to know our new hosts Links & Tools from This Episode Visit the1thing.com/events to buy tickets to our goal-setting retreat Free Resources Want to be a guest or share feedback? Email [email protected] 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 talk a lot about setting big goals… but we don’t often get to explore what happens when you achieve them. After achieving your goals, you have to take the time to reflect on where you’ve been and set your compass to a new destination. As you grow personally and professionally, your goals are going to change. And when you reach those goals, you may be surprised to see a new path calling you. In going through this process, Geoff Woods, host of The ONE Thing podcast for over five years, has decided to step away from the show to focus on what matters most to him. We sit down with him to discuss his path to success, how he implemented the principles of The ONE Thing in his life, and how he was able to identify his ONE Thing. While things might be changing here at The ONE Thing, we are as committed as ever to helping you on your path to mastery. If you have any questions or feedback, please email [email protected]. To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: the1thing.com/pods. In this episode, you will learn… [02:26] How Geoff got started with The ONE Thing [06:31] The lie that everything matters equally [08:49] Imagining a distant possibility and making it a reality [15:01] Working your way back to the lead domino [19:54] Protecting your calendar and maintaining control [27:47] The biggest a-ha moment Geoff has seen [31:38] The most important habit to form [33:22] Viewing mastery as a journey [40:21] Getting early wins on your journey following The ONE Thing Links & Tools from This Episode Free Resources 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 important do you think habits are in your life? The way you show up in the world today is a reflection of the habits you have formed over a lifetime. But many of us are forming habits by default instead of by design. Gary Keller, co-author of “The ONE Thing” and chairman of Keller-Williams, says that habits are everything. And they are for you as well. Gary is going to walk you through how he sets his big goals and how he identifies the ONE habit that, if he can put that in place, makes achieving that big goal easier or unnecessary. As you reflect on your goals this year, what’s the ONE habit that, if you formed it, would make achieving those big goals easier or unnecessary? Visit the1thing.com/habits to learn more about how we can help you set good habits. To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: the1thing.com/pods. In this episode, you will learn… [03:18] The role of habits in your life [10:22] The habits that allow you to be in relationship with your goals [19:56] Creating habits that allow you to think big Links & Tools from This Episode Free Resources Mentioned in this episode: Factor 75 Head to FactorMeals.com/one50 and use code one50 to get 50% off. That’s code one50 at FactorMeals.com/one50 to get 50% off! Factor 75

When it comes to money, creating goals can be a little daunting. The gap between where you are and where you want to be can feel overwhelming, even insurmountable. But Justin Donald shows us that achieving your financial goals is not impossible. Justin is a family man with a business, not the other way around. He set a goal in his early 20’s to stop trading hours for dollars and create the freedom to buy back his time however he chooses. He now has the ability to choose to invest in the relationships that he wants as his number-one priority – and he did it by building habits that brought him closer to his financial goal one step at a time. What are the habits that would make achieving your goals easier or unnecessary? If you would like to join our community on a 66-Day Challenge, visit the1thing.com/habits. To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: the1thing.com/pods. In this episode, you will learn… [03:13] How to go on the journey of buying your time back [11:42] What it means to create financial freedom [13:36] How to build a better peer group [21:34] How to make mindset shifts around finances [36:54] How to get on the same page as your partner with your money [42:15] The importance of thinking long-term while enjoying the process Links & Tools from This Episode justindonald.com/book Instagram: instagram.com/justindonald LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/justinwdonald the1thing.com/habits 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

In a world full of choices, deciding what matters most can be tricky. We know extraordinary success is about leaning into our priorities and avoiding distractions – but how do we know when to say yes and when to say no? Many people are searching for purpose. They want clarity on That ONE Thing so that they can make better decisions and have a direction for their life. But the truth is that clarifying your purpose is not always easy. Tapping into Your ONE Thing is a journey, not a lightning bolt. To help you navigate that journey, Jay Papasan talks about a new tool we’re developing here at The ONE Thing: The Core Values Deck. Jay has been a driver behind making this project a reality, and he shares how identifying your values can be a compass for your life and a tool to point you in the direction of your purpose. It’s incredible how much clarity three little words can bring, which is what makes this such a powerful exercise and tool. If you want to learn more about our Core Values Deck, visit the1thing.com/corevalues. To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: the1thing.com/pods. In this episode, you will learn… [02:12] How Jay chose his own core values [07:55] How your purpose aligns your decision-making [14:39] How Jay came up with the idea for the Core Values Deck [26:15] The danger of gut reacting [29:10] Sharing the journey with others Links & Tools from This Episode the1thing.com/corevalues Free Resources 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 we want to look at the quality of our relationships, we have to look no further than the quality of the conversations that we have. The everyday conversations with the people we care about are either strengthening our relationships or undermining them – and we’re not always aware of which is taking place because we’re failing so slowly we think we’re succeeding. When it comes to marriages, it can be catastrophic. With children, it can lead to relationships full of regret. With business, it can lead to millions of dollars lost that could have been realized. So how do we fix it? How do we get clear on how we communicate with the people who matter most so that we build amazing relationships and build extraordinary lives? Susan Scott of "Fierce Conversations" has been on the show before, and she’s going to help us answer those questions. If you want to learn more about The ONE Thing Couples Goal Setting Retreat, you can go to the1thing.com/setmygoals. To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: the1thing.com/pods. In this episode, you will learn… [02:02] How you arrived at the results in your life one conversation at a time [07:08] Having conversations with yourself [12:11] Turning feedback into a conversation instead of a preconception [21:56] Getting comfortable with discomfort [32:33] Having the courage to have difficult conversations Links & Tools from This Episode fierceinc.com the1thing.com/setmygoals Read: "Fierce Conversations" 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

make if you want to live a life of extraordinary results: following the path of mastery, moving from being entrepreneurial to purposeful, and living the accountability cycle. Are you making those commitments? Brandon Turner, who you may know from the Bigger Pockets podcast, shows us what it looks like to live those commitments. This is a vulnerable take on how one person who is a big thinker and goal-setter has gone on a path of living those three commitments with his significant other. You’ll hear how his identity has played a role in the achievement of his goals, the importance of having a relationship with your goals, what to do when things change, and how going small can help you go really big over the long run. The path to everything you want starts with ONE Thing at a time. For Brandon, that ONE Thing is building a purposeful approach to setting goals. If you want to join us in setting goals, you can sign up for our Goal Setting Retreat at the1thing.com/setmygoals. To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: the1thing.com/pods. In this episode, you will learn… [04:49] The importance of planning versus having a plan [10:10] How mindset changes action [16:51] Setting goals together with your partner [26:49] How goals inform who you are in the moment [36:59] Taking a purposeful approach to setting goals Links & Tools from This Episode biggerpockets.com Instagram: @beardybrandon Read "Rich Dad, Poor Dad" Free Resources 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

Imagine what becomes possible when you and your most important relationships get on the same page about your future. Spoiler alert: Everything. Jay and Wendy Papasan have been setting goals together for the last 14 years. As a result, they have a stronger relationship and a bigger life than they could ever imagine. So much of their success is a credit to the framework they’ve established for how they communicate, how they think big, and how they make an impact in the world. You’re going to hear them share the proven framework that’s catapulted their success and so many other people who’ve attended our goal-setting retreats. If you would like to join in on this experience, we strongly recommend you join our Goal Setting Retreat at the1thing.com/setmygoals. To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: the1thing.com/pods. In this episode, you will learn… [04:41] What a couple’s goal-setting retreat looks like [08:07] The importance of getting in alignment with your life or business partner [17:27] How to enlist the support of someone who is resistant to goal setting [32:38] What you can do if there is a struggle around who will lead your couple’s goal-setting retreat Links & Tools from This Episode the1thing.com/setmygoals Free Resources 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

On April 1st, 2022, The ONE Thing book turned nine years old. To celebrate nine years of helping people discover their lead domino, prioritize what matters most, and achieve extraordinary results, we’re looking back at our top nine favorite podcast episodes. Extraordinary results become possible when you are clear on what you are saying yes to. We can’t say yes to everything. When you set up dominos, the path to knocking them all down doesn’t involve flicking at them randomly one at a time. You set them up, line them up, and whack away at the first one. But so many people doubt that they can find that ONE Thing when it feels like they have so many things to focus on. Every year, Jon Gordon identifies one word that he’s going to focus on, a word that brings purpose to what he does. He uses that one word every single day to bring clarity to his actions. Using the tools Jon mentions in this episode will help you bring focus to every aspect of your life, too. If you are inspired by this episode and want to bring more focus to your life, visit getoneword.com to build an action plan using free available resources. To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: the1thing.com/pods. In this episode, you will learn… [02:34] Where the idea for the one word came from [04:34] What “One Word that Will Change Your Life” is about [10:55] How one word can transform your life [16:55] How to use a word to drive your actions [24:45] How one word helps you say no more often Links & Tools from This Episode getoneword.com Read: "One Word that Will Change Your Life" Free Resources 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

On April 1st, 2022, The ONE Thing book turned nine years old. To celebrate nine years of helping people discover their lead domino, prioritize what matters most, and achieve extraordinary results, we’re looking back at our top nine favorite podcast episodes. Extraordinary results become possible when you are clear on what you are saying yes to. We can’t say yes to everything. When you set up dominos, the path to knocking them all down doesn’t involve flicking at them randomly one at a time. You set them up, line them up, and whack away at the first one. But so many people doubt that they can find that ONE Thing when it feels like they have so many things to focus on. Every year, Jon Gordon identifies one word that he’s going to focus on, a word that brings purpose to what he does. He uses that one word every single day to bring clarity to his actions. Using the tools Jon mentions in this episode will help you bring focus to every aspect of your life, too. If you are inspired by this episode and want to bring more focus to your life, visit getoneword.com to build an action plan using free available resources. To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: the1thing.com/pods. In this episode, you will learn… [02:34] Where the idea for the one word came from [04:34] What “One Word that Will Change Your Life” is about [10:55] How one word can transform your life [16:55] How to use a word to drive your actions [24:45] How one word helps you say no more often Links & Tools from This Episode getoneword.com Read: "One Word that Will Change Your Life" Free Resources 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

On April 1st, 2022, The ONE Thing book turns nine years old. To celebrate nine years of helping people discover their lead domino, prioritize what matters most, and helping people achieve extraordinary results, we’re looking back at our top nine favorite podcast episodes. How do you succeed in health, your relationships, and with your money when there is so much uncertainty in the world? With all that’s going on, a lot of us have been facing challenges. Our health routines have been disrupted, our relationships have been strained, and a lot of our financial worlds have been rocked. Today, you’re going to hear stories from two groups of The ONE Thing members. One is a husband and wife couple who have gone on a journey of transforming their health, their wealth, and their relationship. The other is a corporate attorney who has leveraged The ONE Thing’s goal setting principles to not only maintain a thriving career this year but make sure she’s showing up as a wife and as a mother first. To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: the1thing.com/pods. In this episode, you will learn... [04:11] Where Matt and Malinda were before The ONE Thing [06:58] Getting on the same page with their goals [14:20] How going through the goal setting framework helped prepare for the unpredictable [21:04] What to do when you’re treading water [27:19] Giving yourself permission to do one thing at a time [30:48] Going from naively confident to having actual confidence [38:25] Creating an accountability group [39:41] Where to start [45:59] How you can join the Goal Setting Retreat Links & Tools From This Episode the1thing.com/setmygoals Losing 100 Pounds & Eliminating $551K in Debt - ONE Habit at a Time Episode 186: How ONE Working Mom Changed Her Life | Casey Gocel Mentioned in this episode: Factor 75 Head to FactorMeals.com/one50 and use code one50 to get 50% off. That’s code one50 at FactorMeals.com/one50 to get 50% off! Factor 75

You know what it’s like to question why you’re here, to feel like you’re working long and hard but deep down wonder if you’re doing the right thing, to look up at the end of the day, know you were busy, but question whether you actually got anything done. We all face these problems – some of us more than others. Lionel Strong has faced all of these challenges in a unique way throughout his career of over 20 years with the US Army Special Forces as a Green Beret. Today, he is the Command Sergeant Major within the Army – essentially the COO of the military. We discuss how he came across The ONE Thing, how he struggled to identify his purpose beyond his teams, what it looks like to prioritize things when everything feels like a top priority, and how to strike better counterbalance with your family when your job could otherwise consume so much. Where do you have the biggest opportunity for improvement? What's The ONE Thing you can do, such that by doing it, everything else would be easier or unnecessary? If you are not yet clear on your core values, pick up our Core Values Deck. If you’re an individual struggling to prioritize in your life, check out our Jumpstart Workshop. And if you want to bring this to your team, request a consultation and we will line up a time to connect. To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: the1thing.com/pods. In this episode, you will learn... [03:50] Why a Special Forces officer was seeking out The ONE Thing [07:15] The cost of not knowing your purpose [11:25] How your core values can lead to clarity of purpose [16:28] The difference between being effective and being efficient [18:41] How to fail without being a failure [23:09] How to inspire your team [27:09] Ways to strike a counterbalance between work and family [35:30] Setting boundaries for when you’re available Links & Tools From This Episode Core Values Deck 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’re like most people, you know what it feels like to reach a point of burnout. No matter how much you love your work, you just can’t put any more hours in because it feels like your life is falling apart. That’s where The ONE Thing comes in. It’s not just a productivity tool, but a way of radically transforming your life by allowing you to focus on what matters most in all areas. Casey Gocel, a returning guest, is now five years into her journey of living The ONE Thing. She shares the things she has learned over the years on how to be more present at home with her family, and how to deal with the guilt of being a working mom. We hope that you identify ONE Thing that you can put into practice that will help you be more present when it matters most. To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: the1thing.com/pods. In this episode, you will learn... [02:10] Where Casey was when we first spoke to her [11:10] Setting rules for your time and holding yourself and others accountable [14:35] Embracing the principles of The ONE Thing in all areas of your life [16:14] How to handle mom guilt as a working mother [29:45] Casey’s advice for working moms 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 of us have dreams of starting a business, but it’s often fear of the unknown that stops us from pursuing those dreams. If you’re an employee, giving up those golden handcuffs can be difficult. Sometimes it takes waiting until the pain of our current situation is unbearable to necessitate change. For Brian Scudamore, founder of 1-800-GOT-JUNK and its parent company O2E Brands, that pain was realizing that what started out as a way to pay for college was actually what he was meant to do – even if that meant disappointing his family. Now, over thirty years later, Brian is sharing what he knows about building businesses in his new book, BYOB: Build Your Own Business, Be Your Own Boss. When you’re starting towards a new goal, it can be deflating to attach yourself to an ideal outcome and constantly measure your success by whether or not you’ve achieved it. Instead, align yourself with the journey and know that each step is a victory. If you want to get started on a business of your own, check out Brian’s new book, BYOB: Build Your Own Business, Be Your Own Boss. To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: the1thing.com/pods. In this episode, you will learn... [02:37] What inspired Brian to write the book BYOB [04:10] What stops most people from taking the leap into business ownership [07:15] Finding the commitment necessary to build a business [12:03] The mistakes most new entrepreneurs make [18:12] Finding vision in your business [22:50] How to identify your role in the company and what else needs leveraging [31:00] How to dream big [35:31] What to expect from BYOB Links & Tools From This Episode LinkedIn: ca.linkedin.com/in/scudamore Read: BYOB: Build Your Own Business, Be Your Own Boss Read: WTF (Willing To Fail) 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’s episode begs a few questions. What’s the right job for you? What do you do exceptionally well that brings value to the people around you and the greater organization? And, where are you spending your time that doesn’t align with the answers to those questions? Every single one of us wants to have the perfect job, a job that we love to do, that we are great at, that fulfills us, and that creates value. That said, most of us know what it feels like to question if we’re heading in the right direction at all. Mark takes us through his journey to discovering what the right seat was for him and his business – and unpacks his realization that the long-term success of his company could no longer depend solely on him. If you would like support on your own journey, visit the1thing.com, where individuals can learn about our Jumpstart Workshop, or where organizational leaders can request a consultation to bring The ONE Thing to their business. To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: the1thing.com/pods. In this episode, you will learn... [03:34] Moving from being a contributor to a leader [14:29] Getting clarity on your role [20:59] How to get your team to buy in on The ONE Thing [26:08] Creating a culture that supports the whole person Links & Tools From This Episode thelloydgroupinc.com 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

Sometimes, it takes having a massive amount of pain in your life to force you to make a change. We’ve all done it. We know what we should be doing – but sometimes we just don’t do it. That is, until we get to a point where there is no other option. That’s when an interest in making a change turns into a commitment to making a change, at the point where the pain of resisting change finally outweighs the discomfort of having to change. In this episode, we hear the story of Phillip Stutts. He was seeing massive success at the start of his entrepreneurial journey, at the expense of feeling extraordinary amounts of pain in his personal life. Once he hit the tipping point where he could no longer take it, he set out to answer the question: How can I thrive both personally and professionally? That’s when he was introduced to The ONE Thing. If you find yourself wanting some guidance on your journey, visit the1thing.com. If you’re a leader of an organization and would like to have a conversation about what it looks like to implement this within your organization, you can request a consultation. And if you’re an individual, check out our Jumpstart Workshop to help you go deep on The ONE Thing. To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: the1thing.com/pods. In this episode, you will learn... [03:36] Making change when the pain gets to be too much [06:23] Applying political strategy to business marketing [09:30] The tradeoff between business success and family life [13:56] How The ONE Thing can help you find balance and prioritize your life [23:16] How to align your marketing with The ONE Thing [31:46] The lead domino to up your marketing game [33:13] How to define your success for the year Links & Tools From This Episode phillipstutts.com phillipstutts.com/insights Listen: The Undefeated Marketing Podcast 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 your Seven Circles? In life, there are seven key areas that deserve our focus and attention: Our spiritual life, our physical health, our personal life, our key relationships, our job, our business, and our finances. If you’re listening to this show, you probably naturally focus on your job, your business, and your finances. The problem is, those three areas are like rubber balls. If you drop them, they bounce back. The other four areas are more like glass balls. If you drop them, they can be scuffed, cracked, or shattered completely. In this episode, we focus in on one of those areas, key relationships. The truth is, we can naturally give our professional life so much attention that we don’t show up purposefully in the relationships that matter most to us. Susan Scott is the author of Fierce Conversations, which we’ve highlighted in the past. Her newest book, Fierce Love, takes those principles and applies them to your romantic relationships. Among many other things, she teaches us that relationships fail gradually, and then suddenly. This is an important conversation for all of us. We hope that this helps you begin to have the conversations you’ve been meaning to with the people in your life that matter most. Identify The ONE Thing you can do, such that by doing it, everything else becomes easier or unnecessary. That could be picking up the book, Fierce Love, or having that first conversation. Whatever it is, the important thing is that you act on it and turn this time spent into an investment. To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: the1thing.com/pods. In this episode, you will learn... [03:20] Why we need to have fierce conversations in our personal lives [10:18] How focusing on yourself can create a stronger relationship [17:11] The importance of setting non-negotiable conditions in your relationships [22:06] How to turn an argument into a conversation [34:51] Why most people are bad at confrontation—and how to get better at it [46:06] The ONE Thing you can do to start having fierce conversations Links & Tools From This Episode Learn more at fierceinc.com Read: Fierce Love Read: Fierce Conversations 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

Perfect nutrition for peak performance or better health takes a lot of mental energy and time. Unless you let someone else do the hard part for you. Athletic Greens is an incredibly comprehensive and nutritional beverage. The all-in-one superfood is delicious and easily fits into your daily routine. A single scoop contains 75 essential vitamins, minerals, and whole-food sourced ingredients to support your immunity, gut health, aging, and energy in a way that’s lifestyle friendly, so whether you’re keto, Paleo, or gluten-free, Athletic Greens has got you covered. You probably already know what your most important goal is by now. But that doesn’t mean you know how to remain accountable to it. We kicked off 2022 with an episode on why this year’s success comes down to ONE Thing. Now it’s time to make sure you’re able to follow through on making that success a reality. Many ordinary people will sit back and think, “I have all year to achieve my goals. I can relax.” But if the true purpose of your goal isn’t about the result, but is to be appropriate in the moment, then there are things you should have done in the first part of the year. That means that sitting back and relaxing is not a recipe for success. It’s time to have a deeper conversation, and get yourself fully accountable to your goals. That’s why this episode contains a series of questions you can ask yourself to do just that. Listen now for the questions that serve as a mental checklist to make sure you stay on track and end the year achieving your ONE Thing. And don’t be afraid to pause the episode as we go so that you can really stop and think about each question. That’s what this is for. Let’s make your ONE Thing a reality. Asking so many questions of yourself can be quite daunting, so if you’d like help as you go on your journey, we have an entire community of people who are also embarking on the same path. Go to the1thing.com and, as an individual, you can learn about our Living Your ONE Thing training program, which puts you right in the middle of our supportive community. To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: the1thing.com/pods. In this episode, you will learn... [00:54] The real purpose of a goal [02:50] A story of a client who went through this [09:08] A series of questions you can ask yourself to bring more accountability to your goals Links & Tools From This Episode The ONE Thing Podcast #332: “Why This Year’s Success Comes Down to ONE Thing” Free Resources 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

Chances are, if you’re listening to this, you’re familiar with The ONE Thing and you’re already implementing its lessons in your life. But what if you’re doing your best to follow your ONE Thing but still feel like you’re coming up short? What does success, or even progress, look like? Today’s guest is Laurie Roth. You’ve heard from Laurie before, but today is a little bit different. She’s been following the ONE Thing since she was introduced to it in 2018, but struggles to put it into practice each day. This is a common refrain. Knowing what we should do isn’t the same as actually doing it. And let’s be honest, when your boss or colleague needs something from you, it’s very easy to discard your priorities to be a people pleaser. The constant course corrections become exhausting and the lingering feeling that you’re doing something wrong can make you want to abandon your ONE Thing altogether, which is never the right thing to do. Your best option is to protect your time once it’s blocked. You will be amazed at just how receptive most people are if you push back, even just slightly. A subtle “I can get this done by this time,” instead of, “I’ll take care of this right away,” is a perfectly suitable and understandable response when someone’s asking for help. With that slight verbal variation, you’re not dropping your priorities in favor of someone else’s. Listen to the full episode as we reestablish this lesson and many more on our way to confidently and consistently committing to our ONE Thing. If you struggle to put protecting your 4-0-1-1 into action, then visit the1thing.com and request a consultation. We can arm you with the tools you need to ensure you’re actually able to put your ONE Thing to work. To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: the1thing.com/pods. In this episode, you will learn... [03:16] How do you know if you’re actually managing to live your ONE Thing? [05:46] How to properly use time blocking and a 4-0-1-1 [20:36] The importance of shutting down constant notifications so we can focus on our priorities Links & Tools From This Episode Free Resources 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 find that you’re constantly setting lofty goals for yourself, but then backing down when it comes time to turn them into reality? It’s a common problem, even for the most successful people. Your goals might be completely achievable but without knowing how to properly evaluate your situation and choose the right path to take, we can get stuck at square one. Today’s guest, Matthew Hermann, knows this all too well. At an early age, he faced adversity as his mom was diagnosed with cancer, turning them from a poor family to one in severe debt. It made him prioritize making money above all else in life. His defining goal became financial security, so he went to medical school – only to then begin doubting his path. Over a decade later, he realized he needed change and managed to get himself unstuck from the flattened trajectory he was on. He’s now pursuing his true life’s goals – things that bring him happiness and contentment instead of just being what he assumed he was supposed to do. But derailing yourself so that you can pursue your dreams instead of someone else’s can often seem a lot easier said than done. So just how did Matthew Hermann make these huge career pivots successfully? You guessed it. By using the ONE Thing. And here’s how you can use it to make the changes you want to see in your life. If Matthew’s story sounds like you, then visit the1thing.com and request a consultation in order to find out exactly how the ONE Thing can turn your life around so that you’re on track to achieve the things that matter most to you. To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: the1thing.com/pods. In this episode, you will learn... [03:39] How Matthew got stuck on the path of medicine [06:36] Matthew’s biking trip across the country and how it led him to The ONE Thing [16:39] What Matthew did to achieve his ONE Thing [22:54] What Matthew’s life looks like now Links & Tools From This Episode Free Resources 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 all know what it’s like to have big goals accompanied by a sense of self-doubt. We might want to achieve incredible, ambitious goals – and, even better, we might be able to do it. Even, and especially, when we know it’s something we can achieve if we set our mind to it, there’s this little voice in the back of our minds telling us the task is insurmountable. This week, we talk to April Splide, who’s had a very successful career in The Air Force, about how she was able to take ONE Thing principles and use them to overcome these feelings in herself on the way to competing in Ironman Triathlons. When she first decided she wanted to compete, the idea seemed completely beyond anything realistic to her. By following a 4 1 1, she was able to make her dreams a reality. We break down the many tens of thousands of steps, laps, and miles, on her journey, and how you, too, can apply the ONE Thing in your life to achieve whatever you set your mind to. If you’d like to see what a 4 1 1 looks like for yourself, take a look at the free resources section on the1thing.com, where you’ll find countless examples, templates and tools to help you on your journey. To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: the1thing.com/pods. In this episode, you will learn [00:00] How April found her ONE Thing [04:11] How she came to believe in herself [12:11] How a 4 1 1 let April take control of her time and achieve her goals Links & Tools From This Episode Episode #136: “How Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Kaleth O. Weight Lives The ONE Thing” Free Resources 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 wonder how much time is wasted in your workplace because a request takes someone away from something more pressing or simply a better use of their time? No one can be expected to know every little detail about the inner workings of a company and its employees – and, with working from home, this is truer now than it’s ever been before. It might sound silly, but think about it. Let’s say you’ve set time aside to work on your ONE Thing, but then you get a call from your boss. Are you going to finish what you’re doing or drop it in order to be a people-pleaser? Most of you would do the latter. But in all likelihood, only you know the best use of your time within your job because you’re the only person spending as much time doing it. This sense of trust and freedom to prioritize your workload as you see fit is a staple of our corporate culture at ProduKtive, and it’s something that Sarah Hendricks is still getting used to. It makes sense, but pushing back when people ask you for your time is easier said than done. By the end of our conversation, she’s almost a different person, one who sees true value in putting her ONE Thing above all else. If this corporate culture sounds like something you want for your own business but don’t know how to truly implement, then visit the1thing.com and request a consultation in order to make sure your staff are clear about what matters most and that they’re willing to sometimes say “No.” To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: the1thing.com/pods. In this episode, you will learn... [00:00] What it’s like to join ProduKtive [16:00] Leading by empowering your employees [23:27] The difficulties Sarah is encountering in adjusting to a new way of working Links & Tools From This Episode Free Resources 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 only January, but you could already be behind on your goals. The purpose of a goal is to be appropriate in the moment; it’s not about achieving a result. That means there are things you should be doing, starting January 1st, to ensure you’re on track for where you want to go by December 31st. Of course, most people don’t think this way. They may not have even set those goals. If you are not clear about what you need to be doing, this week, right now, to achieve your goals by the end of the year, you are falling behind. In this episode, we give you a healthy lens through which to view your goals at the beginning of the year and teach you how to set yourself up for success by playing with a lead. If you would like to have a conversation about driving this across your whole team, visit the1thing.com and request a consultation. To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: the1thing.com/pods. In this episode, you will learn... [01:06] Why you need to be clear about your goals starting January 1st [03:33] How to prioritize your monthly and weekly priorities [09:22] Identifying your ONE Thing [10:54] Why this matters for leaders Links & Tools From This Episode Free Resources Mentioned in this episode: Factor 75 Head to FactorMeals.com/one50 and use code one50 to get 50% off. That’s code one50 at FactorMeals.com/one50 to get 50% off! Factor 75

As we step into a new year, we often take stock of our goals and ambitions. But hang on, if you do this every year, how often do you set targets, then look back at the end of the year only to realize you could have done better? Chances are, there are a few fundamental issues with how you’re thinking about goal setting. One of the major pitfalls that trips people up with resolutions is that they set their goals, then they don’t think about them until the end of the year when it’s time to see if they succeeded or not. Think about applying that logic to any other aspect of your life. It makes about as much sense as leaving raw ingredients out and returning to the kitchen expecting them to be cooked and prepared as a meal. Not only will they not be cooked, but some ingredients may even spoil in the time you’ve waited. Or, we discuss another example: you’ve met someone you like, romantically. If you really hit it off and you like each other, you’re not going to say, “Let’s check in with each other a year from now and see how this is going” are you? Of course not; that’d be crazy. Why would you treat a relationship with your goals the same way? Tune in to this important episode before making your list of resolutions. Let’s break down the best way to approach annual goals so that they become a compass to guide our decisions throughout the year. The game has started. Now, it’s time to build a lead. If you would like help setting and applying goals like this for your year, visit the1thing.com, where we’ll be happy to set you up with a consultation to find the best way you can focus on and achieve your ONE Thing in the year ahead. To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: the1thing.com/pods. In this episode, you will learn... [03:00] What it means to unpack your annual goals [09:30] The importance of building a lead Links & Tools From This Episode Free Resources 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 reached the final episode in our six-part series exploring the benefits of the ProduKtive System, our proven method for applying The ONE Thing to your life, such that by doing it, everything else becomes easier or unnecessary. Sometimes, good habits are all you need, but getting them to stick can be easier said than done. Let’s explore how we can build them into our lives with intentionality. Chances are, you’ve heard the idea that all you need to make seismic changes in your life are a few good habits. Many of us roll our eyes and dismiss the notion. If you want to lose weight, it’s easy to say, “Just form the habit of working out.” If it was that easy, you’d already be as fit as a pro athlete. The secret to all of this is that it actually is that easy. You just need to know what habits to form to get you from A to B. More often than not, that takes breaking down both cause and effect. What are the reasons you’re not achieving or maximizing your goals? What can you do to change that? That’s where our habit building should focus. And that’s the topic of this episode of the podcast. For more information on exactly how we can all build simple habits into our lives that allow us to really focus on our ONE Thing, visit the1thing.com. You’ll learn more about the impact the ONE Thing can have on your success through simple, easy to implement steps. To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: the1thing.com/pods. In this episode, you will learn... [03:20] The challenges we face when trying to have purpose [05:30] What it means to form intentional, positive habits [10:00] A habit-forming exercise you should try for yourself Links & Tools From This Episode Free Resources 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

In part five of our six-part series on the ProduKtive System, our proven method for applying The ONE Thing to your life, we look at taking action. It’s easy to read about carving out blocks of time intentionally and with purpose. But when it comes to actually turning down time with family or saying “No” to people, it can be a different story. That’s what the ProduKtive System is here for. There are common traps people fall into, but if you put the concepts into action, you’ll find yourself living your ONE Thing in no time. In this episode, we show you the four steps to effectively blocking out time for productivity: build your bunker, store provisions, sweep it for mines, and enlist support. Listen to find out what each of these steps entails. Doing so can save you so much time in the long run. These rules for living are easily discussed, but putting them into practice can be a different story. Tune in to learn how to live your ONE Thing, instead dreaming about it. If you would like help implementing this in your own life in less time and with less stress, visit the1thing.com. As an individual you can learn more about our Living Your ONE Thing training membership, and if you are a leader wanting to facilitate creating this plan in your organization or team, request a consultation. To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: the1thing.com/pods. In this episode, you will learn... [01:00] How we block time without following the ProduKtive System [09:25] How to block your time effectively [19:50] The four things you can do to protect your time blocks Links & Tools From This Episode Free Resources 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 is part four of a six-part series diving into the ProduKtive System, our proven method for implementing the principles of The ONE Thing into your life. While these principles are surprisingly simple to understand, they can be challenging to put into practice. Today we focus on how you can prioritize things so that you can stay on track to hit your daily, monthly, and yearly goals. It might seem like merely knowing what you should be doing is enough, we know that’s never the case. People struggle to bridge the gap between their yearly plan and what they need to accomplish this week. They are often reactive when they need to be proactive and they struggle to say no to the things that don’t matter as much. In this episode, we unravel each of these ideas so that you can learn how to overcome them and achieve greater results in less time. If you would like help implementing this in your own life in less time and with less stress, visit the1thing.com. As an individual you can learn more about our Living Your ONE Thing training membership, and if you are a leader wanting to facilitate creating this plan in your organization or team, request a consultation. To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: the1thing.com/pods. In this episode, you will learn... [03:45] The 20% challenges people face when prioritizing their actions [04:30] Why failing slowly often looks like success [08:37] How to make time for what matters most [14:41] How to get better at saying no [18:03] How to get clarity for what matters most [24:16] How to put this into action Links & Tools From This Episode Free Resources 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

Time is your most valuable resource. The problem is, most people spend their time instead of investing it. The resulting waste is amplified if you apply it across an entire organization. If you can’t focus on what matters most, you end up working longer hours and sacrificing your personal life. We help people implement a simple system to turn their big vision into action steps. Instead of just being busy, you’ll be productive and achieve extraordinary results both professionally and at home. While the principles of The ONE Thing are surprisingly simple, they can be challenging to live. What stops most people from living The ONE Thing is the lack of a system – which we’ve called “The ProduKtive System.” In the third of our six-part series, we discuss how to build a strategy and get clarity across your organization by creating a one-page business plan. We discuss the top challenges that most business planning processes face and help you understand the problems that they can lead to. If you would like help implementing this in your own life in less time and with less stress, visit the1thing.com. As an individual you can learn more about our Living Your ONE Thing training membership, and if you are a leader wanting to facilitate creating this plan in your organization or team, request a consultation. To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: the1thing.com/pods. In this episode, you will learn... [03:40] The five points of friction most business planning runs into [04:37] The lie that everything matters equally [09:09] The key to collaborating on planning [16:45] How to create clarity around ownership [20:38] How to stay focused on the plan when things change [24:00] How to create a GPS to accomplish your priorities Links & Tools From This Episode the1thing.com/training Mentioned in this episode: Factor 75 Head to FactorMeals.com/one50 and use code one50 to get 50% off. That’s code one50 at FactorMeals.com/one50 to get 50% off! Factor 75

This is the second in a six-part series of episodes exploring the steps of the ProduKtive system. ProduKtive will change how you think for the better, allowing you to cast a stronger vision with bigger, more precise goals. In this episode, we cover what it truly means to cast a vision for the future. There are so many traps we can fall into that justify why we can’t stop and plan our futures out properly. Maybe we’re too busy. Maybe it’s impossible to see the future with any worthwhile clarity. Maybe we work for an organization and it’s not our vision that’s being implemented. Or maybe it’s just far too easy to stay attached to the way things used to be instead of having to imagine a whole new potential. If any of this sounds like you, then you should know that it’s so much easier than you think. A few simple adjustments will allow you to become actually productive instead of just busy. Casting a proper vision is the only way to make sure we work towards your ONE Thing instead of accidentally making our way to the wrong destination. What’s The ONE Thing you can do, such that by doing it, would make everything else easier or unnecessary? To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: the1thing.com/pods. In this episode, you will learn... [00:00] The ProduKtive System [04:00] What it actually means to cast a vision [08:00] Goal setting to the now [14:40] Overcoming an attachment to the status quo Links & Tools From This Episode Learn more about the ProduKtive system 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 is the first in a six-part series of episodes exploring the steps of the ProduKtive system. ProduKtive will change how you think for the better, allowing you to cast a stronger vision with bigger, more precise goals. In the subsequent weeks, we’ll be looking at building a plan, learning to effectively prioritize activities, using time blocking to reflect those priorities, and building habits that make it all possible. But to start with, let’s take a look at the lies of productivity. Do you consider yourself to be a good multitasker? Is your instinct to tackle everything at once? If so, you’re falling for the same myths so many people are tricked by when it comes to productivity. Studies show that we waste 28% of our time spent while multitasking. Just think how much time that is over the course of a year (it’s weeks, not days). Stop believing that everything on your plate matters equally, and start prioritizing. Find your One Thing and do it! Unless you prioritize ruthlessly, you’ll be losing time to multitasking. What’s The ONE Thing you can do, such that by doing it, would make everything else easier or unnecessary? To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: the1thing.com/pods. In this episode, you will learn... [00:00] About the ProduKtive system [04:00] The myth that everything matters equally [11:40] The folly of multitasking [21:10] The lie of a disciplined life Links & Tools From This Episode Learn more about the ProduKtive system 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 set goals that you thought would deliver you pure happiness once you achieved them – just to work hard, achieve them, and move on to the next without giving yourself a chance to feel fulfilled or celebrated? We all have and it’s something we should work out of our productivity-laden routines. How might we create more sustainable happiness on our road to achievement? Dan Sullivan has been working with business owners for decades under the program, The Strategic Coach, and was one of the pioneers of the coaching industry. We have a conversation around what it means to shift your perspective so you get out of the gap of dissatisfaction and live in the gain – where happiness lives. We’re always looking forward to the next goal, but we don’t give ourselves the chance to celebrate the successes we’ve had. This is common among ambitious people. The problem with this is that it undermines our happiness in the long run. Backed by his world-class expertise and experience in the field, Dan helps us lay the groundwork for this profound shift toward fulfilment. Do you have an opportunity to shift more toward the gain? If you’re like most ambitious people, the answer is yes. What’s The ONE Thing you can do, such that by doing it, would make living in the gain easier or unnecessary? To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: the1thing.com/pods. In this episode, you will learn... [02:27] What the gap and the gain is [10:35] Why most high achievers don’t celebrate how far they’ve come [16:48] How to shift from the gap to the gain [25:00] The importance of finding the right people [39:27] The difference between courage and confidence [44:12] What happens when we live in the gain Links & Tools From This Episode strategiccoach.com Read: The Gap and the Gain 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 all know the importance of setting goals. We have to know where we're headed and what we want to achieve in order to get there, right? The problem is that most people don’t know the best strategy for setting their goals. It seems obvious that our goals should be realistic, right? Wrong. It may seem counterintuitive, but, in reality, your goals should be wildly unrealistic. Reach for the stars. Another problem is the company we keep. Most of us surround ourselves with relationships and circumstance. But we should be striving to discover and bring specific people with specific qualities into our lives based on where we are at that point in time. If none of this makes sense as a way to find your ONE Thing, then listen to today’s episode and learn. And if you’re still looking for help with setting your goals, be sure to check out our upcoming Goal Setting Retreat, where you can join us to learn the specific tools to know exactly how to set the right goals and how to do it the right way. Find out more by heading to the1thing.com/setmygoals. To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: the1thing.com/pods. In this episode, you will learn... [00:01] How there’s no point in keeping your goals realistic [20:40] The power of time blocking to find your ONE Thing [23:00] How important the company you keep is 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 a trillion dollars were lost to voluntary turnover in the USA last year alone. Replacing an employee costs an average of between 1.5 and 2 times their annual salary – and that’s a conservative estimate. The salt in the wound? 52% of people who leave for a new job say that their management could have done something to keep them. So, how can you help your organization avoid becoming part of these unfortunate statistics? Can you give yourself permission to make your world so big that, when someone steps into it, they can have everything they want and never need to leave? Do you know the right questions to ask during the hiring process, questions that make instant connections and enable you to make a true commitment to each other that benefits both parties? As you listen to this episode, pay attention to how simple it can be to turn turnover around – and if you’re the employee in this equation, know what you need to ask from your employer to make your job one that you never want to leave. Finding your ONE Thing could be easier than you think. One of the best things you can do to solidify your path on this journey is to join us at our Goal Setting Retreat so that you’ll have the tools to know what you want out of your career five years or just five months from now. Find out more by heading to the1thing.com/setmygoals. And leaders: head to https://the1thing.com/corp-signup-v2 to request a one-on-one consultation where we can help you overcome your hiring and turnover challenges. To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: the1thing.com/pods. In this episode, you will learn... [01:00] About the big problem of turnover in business and how it’s only getting worse [04:40] How to enlarge your world so as to become the kind of person other people never want to leave [06:50] About investing in your workers so that everyone wins 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