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Mentioned in 139 episodes

The One Thing

The Surprisingly Simple Truth Behind Extraordinary Results

Book • 2012

The book discusses the benefits of prioritizing a single task and provides strategies for overcoming distractions, building productive habits, and maintaining focus.

It challenges common productivity myths such as multitasking and the idea of a balanced life, and introduces the 'Focusing Question': 'What's the ONE Thing I can do such that by doing it everything else will be easier or unnecessary?

' The authors also discuss time blocking, habit-building, and aligning short-term actions with long-term goals to achieve success in various aspects of life.

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Robert Rodriguez

Mentioned in 139 episodes

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Mentioned by

Tim Ferriss

for its focus on prioritizing tasks.

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Mentioned by

Robert Rodriguez

as a business book that influenced his perspective.

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Mentioned by

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as a high-rated business book that he helped turn into a company.

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Geoff Woods

in the context of his career journey and partnership with Jay Papasan.

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Geoff Woods

in the context of building a training and consulting company.

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Mike Schmitz

in relation to the concept of intentional imbalance.

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, covering topics such as focus, real estate, and business strategies.

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Mentioned by

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when discussing his approach to bodybuilding and balancing multiple life priorities.

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Brandon Turner

in the context of work-life balance and prioritizing tasks.

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Mentioned by

Corey Poirier

while discussing the 21-day habit myth and its correction in Keller's book.

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Mentioned by

Jay Papasan

as a book co-authored with Gary Keller, discussing its focus on productivity and its impact.

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Mentioned by

Geoff Woods

as the basis for his training and consulting company before becoming chief growth officer.

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Shared by

Brandon Turner

as the first book he ever read, listened to it repeatedly, and mastered it.

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Mentioned by

Lewis Howes

in relation to the principle of focusing on a single strategic change.

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Mentioned by

Eric Tivers

as a book whose focusing question is used in his coaching groups.

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Mentioned by

Ben Greenfield

when discussing the importance of focusing on key tasks and delegating.

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Mentioned by

Jay Papasan

to celebrate its 12th anniversary and its impact.

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Mentioned by

Mike Schmitz

as a book that influenced his approach to productivity.

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