The ONE Thing

We all want to be more present and less stressed. We want to feel at peace and have mental clarity so we can be better leaders — at work and at home. But for high achievers, counterbalancing work life and personal life can feel easier said than done. Jon Macaskill is a retired Navy SEAL-turned mindfulness teacher who learned firsthand how meditation can help you cope with stress, transform your relationships, and get better results. He knows that finding peace and productivity is not about doing everything — it’s about focusing on the small habits that make clarity possible, and sustainable. Mindfulness is not a skill to be perfected. Rather, it is a practice to keep showing up for. As leaders, you can start small by taking one breath before taking action. Be present, right now. To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: the1thing.com/podcast. In this episode, you will learn... [01:05] How Jon discovered mindfulness [05:22] How to scale down your meditation practice [11:07] ONE Thing you can do to start meditating [13:00] Using breath to take back control [23:21] How fathers can adopt mindfulness [30:51] How mindfulness affects your health [38:41] Where to start Links & Tools From This Episode mentalkingmindfulness.com movement-rx.com linkedin.com/in/jonmacaskill Instagram: @mindfulfrogman Mentioned in this episode: Factor 75 Head to FactorMeals.com/one50 and use code one50 to get 50% off. That’s code one50 at FactorMeals.com/one50 to get 50% off! Factor 75

The ONE Thing is the surprisingly simple truth behind extraordinary results. That truth: time is our most valuable resource. The problem is that most people wake up every day spending their time because they were never taught how to invest it. How to make sure that they had clarity on their priorities – that their calendar actually reflected their priorities instead of being filled with meetings and to-dos. We’re going to dive into some practical ways that you can achieve even higher levels of results for yourself personally. The ONE Thing outlines the idea of moving from E to P: from entrepreneurial to purposeful. You act entrepreneurially when you rely on your natural abilities: doing the best that you can do. Being purposeful takes looking outside of yourself to do things to the best standard that they can be done. While it’s a simple idea, it’s not easy. That’s where Ron Friedman comes in. He literally wrote the book on decoding greatness (appropriately called “Decoding Greatness”). He walks you through what it means, how you can benchmark and reverse engineer your progress, and the three simple steps you can take to get started immediately. It can be frustrating, bridging the gap between where you are and where you should be… but it doesn’t have to be. If you stop working based on your natural abilities and start relying on the examples of those who’ve gone before you, spotting what made the difference, and putting that into a simple plan that you can execute in your life. What’s The ONE Thing you can do, such that by doing it, everything else would be easier or unnecessary? To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: the1thing.com/podcast. In this episode, you will learn... [03:02] Why Ron got so invested in reverse engineering greatness [06:42] The benefits of benchmarking [09:19] How to look outside your industry for inspiration [12:22] The myths of greatness [17:19] About doing the important instead of the urgent [26:36] The process of reverse engineering [34:01] How to apply the process of reverse engineering to your personal life Links & Tools From This Episode ronfriedmanphd.com ignite80.com Read: “Decoding Greatness” Mentioned in this episode: Factor 75 Head to FactorMeals.com/one50 and use code one50 to get 50% off. That’s code one50 at FactorMeals.com/one50 to get 50% off! Factor 75

Is marketing your ONE Thing? Does it make everything else you do easier or unnecessary? For some of you, the answer is “Yes.” But, for many of you, the answer is “No,” and yet, marketing is still a vital priority of your business. It brings the revenue which drives the profit which funds the mission. As you go on this marketing journey – and whether you’re a professional or not – there are a lot of challenges to avoid falling into. Thankfully, there are a lot of resources available to learn and help you master the vital skill of marketing. One of those is Scott Miller’s book, “Marketing Mess to Brand Success,” and Scott joins us, this week, to explore how he’s disrupted his life over the past few months and increased his overall happiness. He shows us how to overcome the challenges of marketing and growing businesses. Whether you are a marketing professional or have to wear that hat in your business, you can start to identify some of the challenges that you are falling trap to and learn to overcome them. Connect with Scott Miller on LinkedIn to get a free deck of his Marketing Mess to Brand Success cards. To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: the1thing.com/podcast. In this episode, you will learn... [01:56] How Scott Miller has recently transformed his life [10:34] What can happen when you scale back [15:45] How to learn from your messes [18:17] Why everyone is in the marketing business [25:08] The mistakes Scott has made and what he learned from them [30:56] The importance of bruising hard and healing fast [32:22] Identifying your smallest viable market Links & Tools From This Episode scottjeffreymiller.com Read: “Marketing Mess to Brand Success” LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/scottmillerj1 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 start living The ONE Thing, you begin to understand that not everything matters equally. You get clarity on what matters most. You begin doing the most important things first and, then, you earn the right to address everything else. When you do that, results show up and they show up fast. And, as that happens, your life gets bigger. What people don’t understand is that as your life gets bigger, the number of big rocks in your way increases. And what happens when you get to the point where there are more rocks than you have time for? That’s when you need to address the scale. This moment can be a real challenge for people. How do we change our outlook towards doing the most important things? And stop assuming that just because it’s important, something has to be hard? Let’s ask a different question: “How can I make it easier to do what matters most?” Greg McKeown, author of “Essentialism” and the brand new book, “Effortless,” answers just that. After tragedy struck his daughter, he wiped the plate clean, took an extremely difficult situation, and found a way to make managing it effortless. For those of you who are leaders inside of organizations, understanding what your priorities are, and creating a common language around them, will create extraordinary results. If you’re curious to learn more, visit the1thing.com/training. To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: the1thing.com/podcast. In this episode, you will learn... [02:48] What “Essentialism” is [04:31] How Greg’s life changed after writing the book [10:47] Doing the right things in the right way [14:16] Identifying what the easy path is [22:43] How to have more rest throughout the day [30:26] Making the “Effortless” mindset a reality [42:24] The ONE Thing you can do to pursue the “Effortless” path Links & Tools From This Episode gregmckeown.com essentialism.com Read: “Essentialism” Read: “Effortless” 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

As you journey on, living The ONE Thing, there are specific steps you take: from treading, to implementing, to mastering, to empowering. Treading is when you’re just trying to keep your head above water. Everything is moving so fast and you’re trying so hard, but it’s just not sustainable. Then you discover the principles of The ONE Thing and you start to implement them. Once you start to experience the benefits they bring, you have to make the decision to commit to mastery. And once you take that path, you really start to pick up momentum and realize that the highest level of success is not your own, but in your ability to empower others. Elizabeth Curry has gone on this journey. Starting as a working mother and wife and a small business owner, she was treading. Then she discovered The ONE Thing and she implemented a few simple things that had a massive impact on her life. Eventually, she hit the tipping point and committed to mastering The ONE Thing, and now she works within the organization, empowering people on a massive scale. There’s no right or wrong way to approach The ONE Thing. It starts by asking yourself the question: what’s ONE Thing I can do that would make everything else easier or unnecessary? To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: the1thing.com/podcast. In this episode, you will learn... [02:59] What life was like before The ONE Thing [04:58] Aligning with your values [08:11] Learning to say “no” to more [11:23] Beginning to live The ONE Thing [15:37] Going from implementer to master [25:44] Seeking certification [30:09] The impact of leaders adopting The ONE Thing Links & Tools From This Episode the1thing.com/certification the1thing.com/planner the1thing.com/values 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

Have you ever reached the end of a really busy day, only to look up and question what you actually got done? We’ve all been there. It’s a sign that you’ve been spending your time with no expectation of a return. Start investing your time: treat it as the valuable resource that it is and invest it in ways that will yield something you can measure, both personally and professionally. Most people bounce through their day, reacting to emails, meetings, and coworkers’ obligations, but there is a better way. It’s called time blocking: scheduling time with yourself to do whatever you deem to be most important. But even if you know what that is, it can be hard to stick to your plans. We’re going to take a peek behind the curtain of the Living Your ONE Thing Community, where thousands of people around the globe find clarity, build power habits that stick, and learn to time block so that their calendars reflect their priorities. Listen in on this workshop and treat it as if you were there, yourself. You’ll learn specific, tactical things you can do to better protect your time. If you’d like to learn more about what it looks like to become a member of Living Your ONE Thing so that you can participate in workshops, visit the1thing.com/community. To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: the1thing.com/podcast. In this episode, you will learn... [05:40] What is time blocking? [07:01] The three things to time block first [11:58] Clarifying where you’re at [20:03] Identifying The ONE Thing you can do to improve [28:59] How to create a model for your time Links & Tools From This Episode the1thing.com/community 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

Something we all struggle with is finding the right balance between thriving professionally and thriving personally. It’s easy to focus on the professional side of things—your job, business, finances—and lose sight of your personal priorities. The problem is your professional priorities are easy to pick up once you drop them, but if you’re not careful, your personal priorities can be damaged forever. How do we manage to be purposeful in both areas of life? Craig Kessler is the COO of Topgolf, a husband, and father of three boys. He wants to continue thriving professionally, but he’s identified that what matters most to him is the personal side of life. Instead of acting like an entrepreneur and trying to figure things out, he leveraged his powerful network to ask people who seemed to have it all. He took the advice of everyone he reached out to and created “The Dad Advice Project.” Whether you’re a mother or father, this book is full of simple things you can do to invest in the relationships that matter to you most. We all have the opportunity to invest our focus in the relationships that matter most. Visit dadadviceproject.com to learn what works for those who’ve managed to find balance in their lives. To learn more and for the complete show notes, visit: the1thing.com/podcast. In this episode, you will learn... [04:41] Recognizing the gaps in your life [10:06] How to set expectations as a leader [16:00] What inspired Craig to write “The Dad Advice Project” [20:25] Unique pieces of parenting advice [23:40] Opening the door with your kids [27:19] Craig’s own parenting advice [31:27] The struggles of being a parent Links & Tools From This Episode Visit dadadviceproject.com and email proof of purchase to [email protected] for some free gifts Instagram: @dadadviceproject 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 300 episodes into the journey of living The ONE Thing. While The ONE Thing is the surprisingly simple truth behind extraordinary results, it’s not necessarily easy, so this podcast exists as a simple way to let people share their The ONE Thing stories to inspire you and everyone else to try it for themselves.. Over 300 episodes, what are the best lessons we have learned? We’re interested in the 20% of what we’ve taught that has provided 80% of the results for you. We’re going to summarize it all in the hopes of creating clarity on the path to achieving extraordinary results. If you could only choose one thing to focus on, what would it be? Identify it and start knocking that domino down. That will automatically set you up for where to focus next. If you need support, visit the1thing.com. To learn more and for the complete show notes, visit: the1thing.com/podcast. In this episode, you will learn... [02:32] The importance of identifying your core values [07:05] Building a relationship with your goals [17:18] Helping individuals at scale [28:46] Purposely building community to support your goals [35:19] Having a productive mindset Links & Tools From This Episode the1thing.com/corevalues the1thing.com/setmygoals the1thing.com/community 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 you go on your journey of living The ONE Thing, ultimately, you are going to be confronted with tough decisions to make with regard to what you want and how to get it. This is the challenge of life. You wake up every day and there are all of these things we could know, have, or do. We have to make choices about what we want and how we go about getting it — even when those choices are difficult. It is so, so important. So, how do you get comfortable choosing the difficult, so that you can go on to achieve extraordinary results? This is an introduction to a brand new podcast from MAPS Business Training & Coaching called, “Choose Difficult,” which shares stories of extraordinary individuals who have chosen the difficult path and changed the world. To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: the1thing.com/podcast. Links & Tools From This Episode Listen: "Choose Difficult" podcast

If you really want to live The ONE Thing purposefully, there are three commitments you have to make: you have to choose to follow the path of mastery; to move from entrepreneurialism to having purpose; and to live the accountability cycle. The first two, alone, will change everything. Following the path of mastery and moving to a life of purpose in just one area will make everything else easier — and that area is the ability to ask questions. Most of us artificially impose a ceiling over what’s possible without even realizing. It’s a simple mistake we make by telling people what to do and giving them answers instead of taking the opportunity to ask questions, ourselves. Developing the habit of asking questions instead of giving answers is a journey to understanding the difference between a productive line of inquiry and simply shutting down communication. Abe Shreve has been on his own path of question mastery and he’s going to walk us through how we can solve some of the biggest challenges we face by asking questions as leaders. He’ll teach us how to ask questions that expand the very nature of what is and isn’t possible. This is a path of mastery. It doesn’t end, but the journey, itself, is valuable. You can start by simply grabbing a pen and paper and writing down questions every day. If you want to take on our 66 day question challenge, join our community at the1thing.com/habits. To learn more and for the complete show notes, visit: the1thing.com/podcast. In this episode, you will learn... [05:00] The challenges that would be solved by asking great questions [09:30] What happens when you don’t know how to coach through questions [15:33] What a quality question is and isn’t [28:59] Asking questions for the benefit of others [38:18] What you can do to ask great questions Links & Tools From This Episode mymapscoach.com Listen: choosedifficult.com 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

When you think about living an extraordinary life, the path to getting there is not by doing everything. In fact, it really comes down to the habits that you form. You don’t decide your future, you decide your habits. Your habits decide your future. How do you go about identifying what the next habit is that you can form that would make achieving that future goal easier or unnecessary? In this webinar, you will learn how you can turn your ONE Thing into a habit that will stick. Getting clarity on The ONE Thing and focusing on forming a new habit in 66 days sounds simple, but it’s not easy. You’re going to learn why habits are so important to The ONE Thing, how to identify one area of your life where, if you formed a habit there, would make everything else easier or unnecessary. If you would like to learn more about what it looks like to join us and have us support you in the 66-day challenge, go to the1thing.com/habits. To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: the1thing.com/podcast. In this episode, you will learn... [04:30] Why habit formation is such an important part of The ONE Thing [09:05] What the 66-Day Challenge is [15:45] How do identify the right habit to focus on [27:50] Finding your lead domino [42:44] Geoff’s one habit [49:12] Taking on a 66-Day Challenge Links & Tools From This Episode 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

The ONE Thing is the surprisingly simple truth behind extraordinary results. In order for you to achieve extraordinary results, you can’t follow the ordinary path. If you do what most people do, you will get the results that most people get. Will Brown discovered The ONE Thing when he was in college. When he realized that the traditional path of college-to-career wasn’t for him, he dropped out of school, started a real estate investment company, and earned over $1 million by the time he was nineteen. Even outside of a typical school setting, Will invested in his education, listening to podcasts and reading books, and put what he learned into action. On this journey, he started to spot the patterns behind the results he desired, building models and systems to empower other people to produce them, enabling him to keep his focus on his ONE Thing. Challenge why you’re doing what you’re doing. Ask if what you’re doing is the best that you can do, or if not, what is the best you could be doing? Based on that, what is The ONE Thing you could do that would make everything else easier or unnecessary? Because the path to getting everything you want starts with just ONE Thing at a time. To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: the1thing.com/podcast. In this episode, you will learn... [03:12] Going an inch wide and a mile deep in college [11:33] How Will built a million dollar real estate business without down payments [18:32] Getting purposeful with your time [25:36] How asking questions leads to better results [30:34] What happens when you hit the financial ceiling Links & Tools From This Episode achieveintelligenttechnologies.com Instagram: @will.jbrown Twitter: @WillBrownAI Mentioned in this episode: Factor 75 Head to FactorMeals.com/one50 and use code one50 to get 50% off. That’s code one50 at FactorMeals.com/one50 to get 50% off! Factor 75

What is the purpose of a goal? Many people believe that the purpose of a goal is to achieve some predefined result. In reality, the purpose of a goal is to serve an appropriate purpose in the moment. It’s not about the result; it’s about who you need to become to earn the right to achieve your goals. When you imagine the future, who is the person that you need to become to be a leader in that future? Imagine it and make it real. Your future as a leader starts now. Jacob Morgan is a four-time best-selling author, including his most recent work, “The Future Leader.” This conversation will spur you to ask yourself important questions. Where do you have an opportunity to improve your mindset? What skills do you have an opportunity to improve? And what is The ONE Thing that you can do that would make your evolution into a future leader easier — or irrelevant altogether? The path to getting everything you want starts with ONE Thing at a time. Think hard about what ONE Thing you can do, such that by doing it, makes everything else easier or unnecessary. Then, take that ONE Thing and put it into action. To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: the1thing.com/podcast. In this episode, you will learn... [03:28] What got Jacob interested in the future of leadership [08:46] The research that went into “The Future Leader” [12:42] The Notable Nine mindsets and skills that aspiring and future leaders need [22:41] How to define being a leader [28:09] How core values affect leadership [37:51] The difference between purpose and meaning [44:13] The importance of gradual improvement Links & Tools From This Episode thefutureorganization.com theleadershipdigest.com Read: “The Future Leader” 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 how it feels to be so busy that you don’t have time for yourself. Still, at the end of a busy day, you could find yourself questioning how much you got done. Anytime in your life when you’re hitting a ceiling of achievement, you’re in need of a trusted person: to delegate work to, or a mentor or coach who can help you shatter that ceiling and go even higher. This isn’t a decision to rush, though. The journey to finding the person that’s right for you and your work, while simple, is not easy. Russell Gray, like most business owners, struggled with letting go. He didn’t want to delegate out of fear that others wouldn’t complete the work as well as he did — until life forced him to release that hold. When he lost a loved one, he had to find a way to narrow his focus and increase his income while also working less. He had to find the one person who could allow him to achieve even more, in less time, with less stress. You’re going to hear about how he kept asking what ONE Thing would make everything else easier or unnecessary, and how, once he identified it, he went after it. How can you begin the journey to having your calendar reflect your priorities? If you’d like to learn more about going on that journey, head over to the1thing.com/training. To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: the1thing.com/podcast. In this episode, you will learn... [05:11] What happened when Russell first picked up the book [07:12] Beginning the search for investing your time [13:11] How Russell discovered his ONE Thing [19:35] What to do when you don’t want to let go Links & Tools From This Episode realestateguysradio.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

Do you ever feel like there’s not enough time to do all of the things you have to get done in a day? Do you question if The ONE Thing could work for you because you’re confident you have more than one thing? We’ve all been there. But the truth is you can overcome it. Imagine what would be possible if you had clarity on The ONE Thing you could do that would make everything else easier or unnecessary — and you did that thing first, every day. Bob Minford is the Vice President of Airline Technology at FedEx. He used the principles of The ONE Thing to bring more clarity and alignment to his organization, creating some truly extraordinary results. If you’re interested in bringing this to your organization, visit the1thing.com/training to reach out about our corporate training. To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: the1thing.com/podcast. In this episode, you will learn... [02:58] How FedEx adopted The ONE Thing [09:05] How Bob identified their ONE Thing [17:27] Creating a fast lane [29:12] What’s possible when you find your lead domino [35:30] How The ONE Thing is different from other productivity systems 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

For the first time in the history of our modern workplace, we have up to five generations working side by side in organizations across the world. While it’s unprecedented, it represents a massive opportunity. Teams with so much diversity of thought and experience have the power to innovate and solve big problems. At the same time, though, it’s created unforeseen challenges for even the most seasoned leaders. Assumptions about generational work habits are often founded in fiction. What we think we know about each other is the greatest barrier to achieving more together. Jason Dorsey has made it his life’s work to separate myth from truth about generational differences in the workplace. He provides strategies for unlocking the potential of any team, regardless of how diverse they are in age and perspective. When we aim to understand and appreciate each other’s differences everyone achieves more. When we challenge ourselves to approach things with an open mind we invite bigger possibilities than we could ever imagine. Ask yourself, what is ONE Thing you can do today to better appreciate the strengths and talents that every generation brings? To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: the1thing.com/podcast. In this episode, you will learn... [02:14] How Jason began studying generational differences [05:31] Defining generations differently [11:03] Unlocking generational performance by creating context [22:40] The risks of not adapting to new generations [28:31] How these skills scale for the future [33:51] How the pandemic experience has differed across generations [37:39] The ONE Thing you can do to bridge generational gaps Links & Tools From This Episode jasondorsey.com genhq.com Read: "Zconomy" 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. So how do we better invest it? The challenge is that most people go through their days spending time instead of investing it. None of us were taught how to do this in school. But in order to invest our time wisely we have to start investing in people. Developing trust as an individual is the ONE Thing that makes everything else easier or unnecessary. David Horsager, author of “The Trust Edge” and the upcoming book “The Trusted Leader,” talks about what it means to become a trusted leader. You can pre-order “The Trusted Leader” at trustedleaderbook.com/onething. To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: the1thing.com/podcast. In this episode, you will learn... [01:40] Where David discovered the importance of trust and leading by example [07:57] Why trust matters now more than ever [09:45] Reviewing the eight pillars of trust [13:50] The three questions that can take big ideas into simple actions [30:29] What leaders unconsciously do that undermine their trust [37:06] How to hold people accountable while building trust Links & Tools From This Episode davidhorsager.com Read: “The Trusted Leader” 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 you set out to achieve extraordinary results, it’s natural to feel tension between your personal and professional life. When you’re working hard to create a better life for yourself and your family, it feels like you have to make sacrifices of time with family or personal hobbies. But Warren Rustand doesn’t think that sacrifice is necessary. He was clear that family was his core priority, so he made sure he was always putting them first. Even while working as the CEO of six significant companies, sitting on the board for over 50 companies, or working in the White House for a United States President, he still found a way to honor his commitment and say yes to the things that matter most first. What’s the ONE Thing you can do, such that by doing it, everything else would be easier or unnecessary? If you need help identifying your core values, visit the1thing.com/corevalues to get our Core Values Deck or take our free course. To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: the1thing.com/podcast. In this episode, you will learn... [02:12] How others can help us discover our values [06:52] How to put family ahead of business and still succeed [11:52] When being clear about your “yes” is as important as being clear about your “no” [19:14] How to make saying no to the things that don’t matter easier [26:10] Living an integrated life Links & Tools From This Episode warrenrustand.com Read: "The Leader Within Us" Mentioned in this episode: Factor 75 Head to FactorMeals.com/one50 and use code one50 to get 50% off. That’s code one50 at FactorMeals.com/one50 to get 50% off! Factor 75

Can you achieve everything you want to accomplish in your own life if your team doesn’t live The ONE Thing? It can be hard to focus on Your ONE Thing when your boss doesn’t live The ONE Thing, or your employees all think that what they are asking for is the most important thing. The good news is that the principles of The ONE Thing can help teams achieve more. From a company of five to over 500,000, the principles are simple, and they scale. We’re going to show you a clear roadmap for how to start living The ONE Thing with your team. We cast a vision of what it looks like to use the tools to create a productive culture, address some of the biggest challenges that people have when managing time inside organizations, and share case studies of what it’s looked like for companies that have successfully pulled this off. There are some visuals mentioned in this that you can see by visiting the1thing.com/webinar. And if you want to bring this to your organization, visit the1thing.com/teams. In this episode, you will learn... [03:33] Why working long hours is cheating [08:35] The two things every challenge stems from [11:54] How to combat those challenges [18:07] The lies that stop us from achieving more [26:50] How The ONE Thing scales inside an organization [31:48] The definition of leadership Links & Tools From This Episode the1thing.com/webinar the1thing.com/teams 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’ve heard of putting your money where your mouth is — but how do you put it where your heart is? How would it feel to start investing your time and money in projects that feed your purpose, rather than spending all of your money on groceries and gas? Thinking big about your purpose can be the very first domino to consistently choosing the small things that make your big ONE Thing possible. Paula Pant teaches people how to use money as a tool to align their daily habits and behaviors with the lifestyle they value most. Her own journey to financial freedom began when she realized she wanted to stop trading hours for dollars and start making a bigger impact in the world. What’s The ONE Thing you can do to make a small investment in your purpose — one day, one dollar, and one decision at a time? Start there, start small, and start today. To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: the1thing.com/podcast. In this episode, you will learn... [01:19] How to begin the journey of setting big financial goals [07:33] From a frugal to expansive mindset [16:54] Building wealth while pursuing your purpose [22:30] Starting with the low-hanging fruit [25:17] Applying your spending with your values Links & Tools From This Episode Listen: Afford Anything Podcast Instagram: @paulapant Twitter: @AffordAnything Facebook: facebook.com/AffordAnything 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 been three months since our annual Goal Setting Retreat, where we came together as couples, individuals, and teams to cast a vision for our life and set clear five- and one-year goals to get us there. Since it has been just over 90 days since then, it’s a great opportunity to review how we’ve been living those principles — and where people may be falling off the wagon. Some of the things we teach people to do that they may not be doing. In “The ONE Thing,” Gary and Jay talk about time blocking. There are three core things to time block that lead to extraordinary results: to block your time off, to have time blocked off for your ONE thing, and to have time blocked off for planning. Let’s dive deeper into what it means to do each of these things. If you want to join us at our next annual Goal Setting Retreat, go to the1thing.com/setmygoals where members can purchase early bird tickets. In this episode, you will learn... [02:06] How to identify and plan for your time off [06:04] Blocking time for your ONE thing [14:38] How to block time for planning Links & Tools From This Episode the1thing.com/setmygoals 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

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, and using the tools Jon mentions in this episode will help you bring focus to every aspect of your life, too. If you are inspired and want to bring more focus to your life, visit getoneword.com to build an action plan and see any of their free resources. 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" 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 you go on your journey to living The ONE Thing, you realize it’s not just about your professional success. In fact, most of it has to do with your personal life. Money is an important topic for people to set goals around, but it’s also one of the most challenging topics for couples. And when it comes to habits, how do we form habits that allow us to live a lifestyle based on a budget — whether it’s big or small? Over the past two decades, Jesse Mecham has been on a personal journey to get on a budget with his wife. What started as a way to help them pay for their wedding and newborn baby suddenly turned into a thriving business that has helped hundreds of thousands of people across the globe. The ONE Thing you can do to get started on your budgeting journey is to look at your checking account and ask yourself “What does this money need to do?” If you can just do that, everything else will become easier or unnecessary. If you want to learn more about Jesse’s software, visit youneedabudget.com. In this episode, you will learn... [03:28] When Jesse realized he needed a budget [05:17] The habits that made budgeting easier [10:49] Working within your non-negotiables [18:25] Aligning your priorities with your money [29:49] Understanding what your money should be doing [34:19] How to get started forming habits with your money Links & Tools From This Episode youneedabudget.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

Have you ever imagined a goal so big that it takes your breath away? Or cast a vision for your life that truly fires you up — while also shaking you with fear? You’re not alone. But the gap between you and extraordinary results is determined by whether we choose to push through the fear… or surrender to it. When you dare to think big and have a relationship with your goals, fear is the one thing that can stop us from achieving the extraordinary results we deserve and living a life without regret. Luvvie Ajayi Jones’s purpose is rooted in making an impact in the world by helping people fight their fear. She’s learned firsthand what it looks like to form the habit of choosing courage when fear shows up, and she’s committed to helping others do the same. What would you get done if fear had no power over you? Fear is just a distraction from living your full potential. What’s the ONE Thing you can do to make fighting fear easier or unnecessary? What’s the One THING you can do today, such that by doing it, will make fighting your fear easier or unnecessary? Identity ONE Thing and see what’s possible when you commit to it. To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: the1thing.com/podcast. In this episode, you will learn... [02:59] What it means to be the domino [05:41] Becoming what you want in the world [06:58] How fear can be a clue to move us forward [12:45] How to push through fear [22:38] How fear holds you back from thinking big Links & Tools From This Episode luvvie.org Instagram: @luvvie Read: "Professional Troublemaker" 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

After you begin your journey to living The ONE Thing and you see the value that it brings to your life — both personally and professionally — you can’t help but look at the other people in your world that you care about and want them to begin their journey to living The ONE Thing as well. John McGuire read the book, started listening to the podcast, and started applying it to his life. He then looked to his daughter, Cat, at the time a sophomore in high school, who was facing some challenges. He wanted better for her, so he empowered her to start living The ONE Thing. John shares what was going on in his life when he started to adopt The ONE Thing and how he introduced it to Cat, who weighs in on the value that it has brought to her and what she now sees as possible for her life. To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: the1thing.com/podcast. In this episode, you will learn... [03:14] What led John to hand his daughter The ONE Thing [08:10] The value of The ONE Thing for a high school student [11:03] The value that John and his wife got from the goal setting retreat [17:50] Setting goals as a family [19:16] Finding the time when you have no time [24:59] How to recommend The ONE Thing to your kids Links & Tools From This Episode the1thing.com/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

When we think about the relationships we have — whether that be in our professional world or our personal lives — there is one thing that can determine the quality of those relationships: trust. When you have trust, so many things become possible. But without it, our ability to succeed is limited. David Horsager has dedicated his life to studying trust, and his life’s mission is helping people, organizations, and teams build it at higher levels. We talk about why trust is the lead domino to success in every area of your life, and he’s going to walk us through the steps we can take to build a stronger foundation of trust with the people who matter most. If you’d like to learn more about David and his trust research, consider joining our live conversation about his upcoming book at the1thing.com/monthlywebinar. In this episode, you will learn... [02:42] Why trust is the lead domino for everything else in life [07:54] Bridging the trust gap [15:06] How trust impacts all of the relationships in your life [18:28] The eight pillars of trust [30:20] One thing you can do to build trust around other people Links & Tools From This Episode davidhorsager.com Read: "Trusted Leader" Read: "The Trust Edge" the1thing.com/monthlywebinar 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 in the business of time, our most valuable resource. The problem is, most people go through their days spending their time… because they were never taught to invest it. Everything that we do here at The ONE Thing is to help you better invest your time so that you can see the ROI: achieving extraordinary results. How you invest your time varies depending on what you do professionally, and what that looks like changes dramatically when you go from being an employee to being an owner. When the leadership team of HomeTeam started using the principles of The ONE Thing, one of their biggest challenges was applying the principles and models of their business to a franchisee who may have never been a business owner before. When you have complete control over how you spend your time in your business, it’s critical that you make sure you are investing your time instead of spending it. If you would like to learn more about how we work with organizations, you can go to the1thing.com/training and visit our corporate section. In this episode, you will learn... [04:16] The biggest challenge franchisees face when starting a business [08:03] Separating what should be doing from what you could be doing [16:31] How living The ONE Thing is the best way to model it to others [22:11] The results that come from following The ONE Thing [24:53] How to think and act like a business owner 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

No one succeeds alone. In fact, our ideas and impact can multiply when we collaborate with the right people, at the right time, on the right ONE Thing. Last week, we shared about a new ONE Thing tool to help people discover their core values and live their purpose—the Core Values Deck. We’re going to dive into the story of how the idea for that deck became a collaboration in order to reach more people and make a bigger impact. Opportunities are everywhere, and with every new opportunity, you have to choose: do you say yes or no? And when you’re a leader, this choice affects everyone within your organization. But when everyone understands each others’ core values, you’ll be able to align your decision making with what matters most and multiply your efforts. When you understand someone’s core values, it can be a compass to predicting how successful you will be together and the scale of the impact you can have. If you want to learn more about the Core Values Deck, visit the1thing.com/corevalues. In this episode, you will learn... [05:08] How two different ideas come together to form a collaboration [11:40] How your values lead to your purpose [16:24] Being honest about your values [23:10] Finding out how to add more of your value into your life Links & Tools From This Episode the1thing.com/corevalues 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. In this episode, you will learn... [01:26] How Jay chose his own core values [07:16] How your purpose aligns your decision-making [13:53] How Jay came up with the idea for the Core Values Deck [26:11] The danger of gut reacting [29:30] Sharing the journey with others Links & Tools From This Episode the1thing.com/corevalues 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

Every year, millions of people create New Year’s resolutions around their financial goals. And every year, millions of people give up or just run out of steam. 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. 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

Right now, you have an opportunity to choose a habit that will help you achieve your goals and you decide the future that you want for yourself. But you have to take action. We invite you to join Kaelyn and Geoff in reflecting back on 2020, and we hope you’ll join us in the journey of habit creation in 2021. This year is going to come with some unique challenges, but you can still come out on top if you make a plan and enlist support. If you would like to join us on our 66-day challenge, visit the1thing.com/habits. In this episode, you will learn... [01:07] Reflecting on 2020 [09:20] Finding a lead domino that affects all areas of your life [13:50] Deciding what habits you are going to form Links & Tools From This Episode 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

Everything we do here at The ONE Thing is about time. Specifically, helping you better invest your time so you can achieve extraordinary results. When you invest your money, you have an expectation of gaining a return on that investment. While this is a widely known expectation, most people don’t hold their time to the same standard. As we talk about living an extraordinary life, a lot of it comes down to not living a life of regret — and one of the most common regrets we hear is that people spent too much time at work, at the expense of investing their time with the people they love. What would it look like if you put your family first? If you made your family your ONE Thing, and made your business come after? That’s what Jon Vroman did. He woke up every morning saying he was going to be the best dad in the world, but he realized his calendar wasn’t saying the same thing. Find out what it looked like to go on the journey to becoming a family man with a business and not a businessman with a family. Your core values can help point you in the right direction. If you want to learn more about The ONE Thing Core Values Deck, visit the1thing.com/corevalues. In this episode, you will learn... [03:39] What Jon’s journey to begin the Front Row Dad movement was like [11:02] The decisions Jon made to shifting his life to family first [13:48] What it means to be a Front Row Dad [19:42] Balancing time with family and financial support [24:00] What’s making the biggest impact in his family [34:08] The ONE Thing to focus on your priorities Links & Tools From This Episode frontrowdads.com frontrowdads.com/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

This is part two of our interview series with Gary Keller, co-author of “The ONE Thing” and chairman of Keller-Williams Realty. In the last episode, we explored why deciding your habits decides your future and Gary talked about his fool-proof process for achieving any goal. In this episode, we dive into how Gary invests his time. Time is our most valuable resource: the one we can’t get more of. But most people go through life spending their time instead of investing it. When you invest your time, you expect a return, just like with money. Gary walks you through how he views time, how he plans it out as an investment, and why we behave the way we behave. There are two resources you are going to want to take advantage of after listening to this episode: Get our yearly planner at the1thing.com/planner and join our 66-day challenge at the1thing.com/habits. In this episode, you will learn... [07:00] Why Gary uses a paper planner [11:01] Protecting your time [14:39] Frontloading your priorities [20:31] How to make saying “no” easier Links & Tools From This Episode the1thing.com/planner 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

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? Come January 1st, we are going to launch our members-only 66-Day Challenge to help you form those habits and decide your future. Visit the1thing.com/habits to join in. 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 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 “The ONE Thing,” Gary Keller and Jay Papasan write about the three commitments you must 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. 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" Mentioned in this episode: Factor 75 Head to FactorMeals.com/one50 and use code one50 to get 50% off. That’s code one50 at FactorMeals.com/one50 to get 50% off! Factor 75

What does it look like when times get hard and you’re not sure if you’re going to be able to achieve your goal anymore? How do you stay committed and achieve the goal? This episode is a case study about goals. Not about setting goals but having a relationship with them. Because we don’t need new or better ways to set goals — we just need a way to create a relationship with the goals that we do have. The purpose of a goal is not to achieve a result but to be appropriate in the moment. It’s who you become along the way to achieving that goal that matters. Hal Elrod is the author of “The Miracle Morning,” but this is not about “The Miracle Morning.” This is about Hal’s goal of creating “The Miracle Morning Movie” and the story of how he had to have a relationship with that goal to weather massive setbacks. Listen to his mindset and how he stayed committed, because every single one of us has something to learn from this. If you would like to join us in setting your goals and having a relationship with them for the next year, go to the1thing.com/setmygoals. In this episode, you will learn... [03:52] What made Hal want to do more after the massive success of his book [07:30] The six practices of the Miracle Morning [11:32] How Hal started the process of making his film [20:58] The mindset of working through a curveball [28:16] Advice for having a relationship with your goals Links & Tools From This Episode miraclemorningmovie.com Read: “The Miracle Morning” the1thing.com/setmygoals 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 purpose of a goal is to be appropriate in the moment. Every year we set goals around the areas of our life that matter to us, and when we get to the end of the year we look back and say we’ll do better next year—especially around finances. The problem is that, until you learn to have a relationship with your goals, your future won’t change. When we look at some of the biggest causes of stress in our life, money often ends up at the top of the list. And almost all of us feel like we are meant for more, but we were never taught in school how to build wealth. David Greene learned to set goals for his wealth and have a relationship with them. He started out as a police officer with a dream to build wealth, and he made some crazy sacrifices to start acquiring properties—and just wait until you hear where he’s at now. You’ll be amazed when you hear The ONE Thing he did that, such by doing it, made everything else easier or unnecessary. Where do you want to be in five years? And what’s The ONE Thing you can do now, such that by doing it, everything else would become easier or unnecessary? If you’ve yet to set your goals, visit the1thing.com/setmygoals to join our Virtual Goal Setting Retreat. To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: the1thing.com/podcast. In this episode, you will learn... [01:50] What caused David to make a shift in his career [05:44] What it looked like to start saving money [11:22] Educating yourself to step up into your goals [17:53] What to do if you’re interested in entering the real estate industry [26:12] What BRRRR investing is and how to take advantage of it [35:55] David’s home buying system Links & Tools From This Episode biggerpockets.com instagram.com/davidgreene24 davidgreene24.com Read: "Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat" the1thing.com/setmygoals 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 do you do when life throws you a curveball and forces you to reinvent the way that you work? Every one of us experienced that in 2020, and just about every one of us has struggled with this transition. But for everyone who was able to attend The ONE Thing Virtual Goal Setting Retreat, and especially for everyone on The ONE Thing team, we had the much-needed opportunity to get back in touch with our community, get empowered by it, and get reacquainted with our goals. We recorded this episode right after wrapping up the first weekend of the 2020 Virtual Couples Goal Setting Retreat because we just learned so much that we wanted to record it right away and share it with you as soon as possible. If you’re an individual or team, it’s not too late to attend the second weekend of the retreat live. You can sign up as an individual or as a team at the1thing.com/setmygoals. And if you couldn’t attend either weekend, don’t worry! We’re also recording all of these sessions, and you can still get access to all of the recordings until the end of the year if you sign up at the1thing.com/setmygoals. In this episode, you will learn... [01:15] Why do we do Couples Goal Setting Retreats? Why did we do one in 2020? [07:20] Our biggest highlights from the retreat [10:40] What Gary Keller said about relationships at the retreat [17:30] If this is your first time flexing your goal-setting muscle, start small [20:30] Setting goals as an individual or team [23:20] The habits that make goals possible Links & Tools From This Episode Sign up for the retreat and get access to all the recordings until the end of the 2020: the1thing.com/setmygoals “Episode 246: Keith Cunningham | How Business Owners Should Think During a Crisis” 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 we originally launched The ONE Thing podcast, we understood the importance of having weekly conversations with people who were living The ONE Thing—the areas they were succeeding in, and the areas they were struggling with. While the principles are simple, it isn’t always easy. The purpose of a goal is not the result, it’s to be appropriate in the moment. It’s to inform how you behave right now to be in alignment with your goals. This weekend, we kick off our Virtual Goal Setting Retreat for couples, and the following weekend will be the retreat for individuals and teams. You can be anywhere you want in five years as long as you’re willing to line up your dominos and knock them over. You were destined to achieve amazing things in this world, and this retreat will give you the framework to get there. To learn more, you need to go to the1thing.com/setmygoals RIGHT NOW. To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: the1thing.com/podcast. Links & Tools From This Episode the1thing.com/setmygoals

We’ve been talking about goal-setting for a while now, but we wanted to talk about it from a different perspective. You’re going to hear a conversation between four powerful women about how this annual ritual has brought value to them and how their husbands have been brought in to support them. These are the hosts of Empire Building — Seychelle Van Poole, Vija Williams, Sarah Reynolds, and Wendy Papasan — a sister podcast to The ONE Thing. They are amazing wives, amazing mothers, and wildly successful business owners—and they are uncompromising that they can succeed at each. If you would like to join us on our virtual Goal Setting Retreat, visit the1thing.com/setmygoals. To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: the1thing.com/podcast. In this episode, you will learn... [02:58] Getting on the same page with our spouses [07:45] Why it’s important to set goals as a couple [17:10] Getting your partner on board [23:18] The framework for a goal-setting retreat Links & Tools From This Episode the1thing.com/setmygoals the1thing.com/resources/kick-ass-guide-to-your-couples-goal-setting-retreat 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 leaders, It’s easy to get stuck in the idea that we always have to have the answers—that we always have to be prepared with the perfect response to deliver wisdom to our teams. But the thing about true leadership is that what you don’t say is just as important as what you do. How you listen to your people is critical to keeping them engaged; valuing their ideas and their contributions and developing them into leaders themselves. Abe Shreve is the CEO of MAPS Business Coaching, the company that provides coaching around The ONE Thing. He shares what it means to lead like a coach. This is a sneak peak at what’s to come at this year’s Goal Setting Retreat. Visit the1thing.com/setmygoals to get your ticket to the retreat. To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: the1thing.com/podcast. In this episode, you will learn... [03:32] How coaching shows you how to think instead of telling you what to do [11:47] The psychology a leader needs to have [13:37] The two tools coaches need [26:32] Seeing these principles in action Links & Tools From This Episode the1thing.com/setmygoals linkedin.com/in/abraham-shreve-926bb629 Text MYCOACH to 33777 to receive our coaching questions 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. 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 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 the time of year where we start to set our goals for the upcoming year. The mistake people often make is that they commit to things that look attractive in the short run without understanding if it’s a distraction from where you want to go in the long run. How do we put a plan in place that honors both our short term commitments and long term goals? In this conversation, you’ll hear how Deirdre Wheatley-Liss reached out to our team because she needed some help. She discovered The ONE Thing a little over a year ago, and she started updating her 411 every week and having 411s with her team. As a result, she saw extraordinary growth in the midst of this wild and crazy year. But now she realizes that if she continues to go down the same path, she’s going to burn out. You’ll hear how she gets clarity on where she wants to be someday, and how that brings focus on what her goal needs to be for the next year. If you would like an experience like this, helping you set your goals to the now, we strongly recommend you join our Goal Setting Retreat at the1thing.com/setmygoals. In this episode, you will learn... [05:05] What happened when Deirdre implemented The ONE Thing [10:57] Finding out what matters to you [18:26] How to know that you’re on track for your goal [24:39] Getting a system in place [31:17] Finding the priorities to put in place to achieve your goal [36:53] Asking instead of telling Links & Tools From This Episode the1thing.com/setmygoals 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

Every year people set their goals and, without realizing it, they struggle to have a relationship with them. Gary Keller says that the purpose of a goal is not to achieve a result but to appropriate being in the moment; it’s a compass to help you identify how you have to behave today so that you’re in alignment with where you want to go. But before we can find alignment, we have to have clarity on our core values. Cathryn Lavery is the co-found of BestSelf Co., and she joined us at our goal-setting retreat last year with her fiance Emily Colman. By attending, not only did they figure out what their vision for their lives looked like together but they figured out what their core values were. And as it turned out, these values transformed their alignment in an unprecedented year. If you are interested in setting your goals and want some help discovering your core values, you can visit the1thing.com/corevalues to pre-order our Core Values Deck. And if you would like to learn more about the goal setting retreat, visit the1thing.com/setmygoals. In this episode, you will learn... [05:51] Setting goals together as a couple [11:31] Supporting each other through your process [18:12] Pivoting with clarity [23:09] Using your goals to inform how you behave [25:35] Advice for setting your goals Links & Tools From This Episode the1thing.com/corevalues the1thing.com/setmygoals Watch: It's Not About The Nail 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. Here’s the problem: 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 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. And 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/podcast. In this episode, you will learn... [04:14] How you arrived at the results in your life one conversation at a time [09:02] Having conversations with yourself [14:45] Turning feedback into a conversation instead of a preconception [26:42] Getting comfortable with discomfort [35:18] 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

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. If you would like to learn more about The ONE Thing Goal Setting Retreat, visit the1thing.com/setmygoals. 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

Wouldn’t it be great if you could fire up a time machine and travel to the end of this pandemic? Better yet, what if you could transform to an extraordinary future where you not only accomplish all your big goals, but you achieve them without stress or overwhelm? This may sound like a fantasy, but it’s more achievable than you think. When you practice mental time travel and get clarity on where you want to go, you can rewind the steps to where you are now and devise a plan to get there. This is what we call “goal setting to the now.” In this episode, we’re going to walk through what this concept has done in our lives. By setting five year goals and then really big “someday” goals, and aligning your actions today with those goals, you will have a simple plan to follow that gets you closer to the life you want every day. If this sounds interesting to you, you can join our annual Goal Setting Retreat by visiting the1thing.com/setmygoals. In this episode, you will learn... [02:57] The first time we did goal setting to the now [07:55] How to get your significant other on board [09:12] Using goals to determine your activities [14:02] The power of long-term thinking [20:31] Getting clarity on your “someday goals” [23:30] Living life by design Links & Tools From This Episode the1thing.com/setmygoals Mentioned in this episode: Factor 75 Head to FactorMeals.com/one50 and use code one50 to get 50% off. That’s code one50 at FactorMeals.com/one50 to get 50% off! Factor 75

Is your relationship moving forward or are you caught in a predictable loop of business as usual? There’s nothing wrong with your day-to-day routine when everything is fine. But ask yourself: Is fine where extraordinary happens? Sometimes you’re at a point in your life where you don’t have a specific challenge to overcome—and that can be a good thing—and yet, sometimes, it can feel like you’re meant for something more. How do you take back control of your relationship and your life? Meet Monica and Chris Tschantz. They were living a good life, and everything was fine. But behind the scenes, they were overworked, lacked purposeful connection, and struggled to find clarity for what they wanted in their life. One conversation they had at The ONE Thing Goal Setting Retreat started them down the path to increased happiness, extreme alignment, and renewed clarity on what mattered most—and what they needed to let go. The extraordinary outcome of a small, two-day investment was that they got their life back. This is what becomes possible when you take time to become aligned with your most important relationships. If you want to do the same, join us at our the1thing.com/setmygoals. In this episode, you will learn... [02:24] Being introduced to The ONE Thing. [06:25] Aligning your behavior around your goals [15:58] Lessons learned from the couples retreat [21:09] What to do when your goals aren’t the same Links & Tools From This Episode the1thing.com/setmygoals 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

Socrates said, “The secret of change is to focus all of your energy not on fighting the old, but on building the new.” The truth is that change is hard—especially uninvited change. It is often that change that pushes you in directions you would have otherwise never explored, and that’s where growth happens. What becomes possible if, when ushered into new territory, you quickly reset your vision on what you are creating and let go of what existed before? Donna Miller’s proven business model of over 25 years was suddenly tested in ways that she couldn’t have imagined. As she was forced to double-down and reexamine every area of what once was, she did more than rebuild her business strategy — she also pivoted her leadership approach, and the results have been extraordinary. If you’re interested in learning more about how to set goals for the upcoming year and want to check out our upcoming Virtual Goal Setting Retreat, visit the1thing.com/setmygoals. In this episode, you will learn... [02:00] What Donna did to prepare her team to adopt The ONE Thing model [10:01] The ONE Thing Donna did to challenge her team to show up differently [18:28] How finding clarity on your values fuels your business [22:26] Planning ahead for next year Links & Tools From This Episode the1thing.com/setmygoals c3workplace.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

What do you think the future of your work could look like? With everything that’s going on, we have the opportunity to pause, to ask different questions, and to reevaluate what our vision for the future looks like. All around the world, people’s opinions of what the future of work looks like have changed. We’re going to walk you through the questions we’ve been asking over the last few months, the research we’ve been doing, how our vision has changed, and how the principles of The ONE Thing line up with it—all in service of you going on your own journey to ask what the future of your work will look like. In every shift, there is a gift. This is a chance to look at the goals we’ve set and decide if they are still the same. One way to envision your future is to get clear on your values. Your values will inform the habits you make every day, and they will set the stage for what the future of work looks like for you. If you need help prioritizing your values, you can join the waiting list for our The ONE Thing Values Deck at the1thing.com/corevalues. In this episode, you will learn... [05:02] What The ONE Thing is doing to adapt [12:02] The questions to ask when moving to remote work [20:23] Letting your team lead with their priorities [25:29] How you maintain culture and build it virtually [28:33] Establishing your values and living them Links & Tools From This Episode the1thing.com/corevalues 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