

The ONE Thing
Keller Podcast Network
Discover the surprisingly simple truth behind extraordinary results. Learn how the most successful people in the world approach productivity, time management, business, health and habits with The ONE Thing. A ProduKtive® Podcast.
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Oct 27, 2025 • 38min
529. Your Calendar Is Your Scorecard - Are You Winning or Losing? With Sahil Bloom
Sahil Bloom, a writer and author of The Five Pillars of Wealth, joins for a thought-provoking discussion on aligning time with personal values. He explores how to identify the highest point of leverage through low-cost experiments and champions a 'no unforced errors' mindset to avoid distractions. Sahil emphasizes the importance of protecting deep thinking time using Parkinson’s Law and offers insights on building effective teams. His challenge encourages listeners to audit their calendars and realign actions with true priorities.

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Oct 20, 2025 • 29min
528. The 5 Permission Slips Every High Achiever Needs
Struggling to please everyone and feeling burnt out? Discover the five essential permission slips that every high achiever needs. Learn how prioritizing self-care can empower you to disappoint others, embrace imperfection, and protect your attention. Uncover the importance of sleep for performance and see how maintaining an evidence journal can bolster your self-belief. With practical tips and a weekly challenge, you'll transform your mindset and step into a more balanced life.

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Oct 13, 2025 • 38min
527. The 100 Best Books for Work and Life
Todd Sattersten, a seasoned book reviewer and publisher, shares insights from his extensive reading journey where he's evaluated over 3,000 titles. He emphasizes organizing your reading by current problems rather than categories for greater relevance. Key takeaways include the importance of self-awareness, how to apply lessons from books effectively, and when to abandon those that don't serve you. Todd also stresses the value of poetic perspectives on purpose and challenges listeners to focus on the one problem they need solving now.

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Oct 6, 2025 • 32min
526. The High Achiever’s Paradox
Success brings more complexity, making time protection and delegation crucial. The competency trap can hinder leaders from trusting their teams, while strategic thinking time often gets lost in busyness. Transitioning from a doer to a strategic thinker requires adopting proven models and systems. Small wins can help rebuild confidence and break achievement ceilings. Jay emphasizes the importance of protecting time blocks and encourages starting with manageable tasks to facilitate growth.

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Sep 29, 2025 • 41min
525. The Art of Spending Money (And Why Most of Us Get It Wrong) with Morgan Housel
Morgan Housel, bestselling author known for his insights on financial behavior, returns to discuss his new book on spending money wisely. He emphasizes that while money can buy comfort and freedom, it cannot purchase love or meaning. Housel argues for prioritizing utility over status in purchases, urging listeners to consider what truly brings joy. He also digs into how children learn financial values through observation rather than lectures. Finally, he challenges listeners to rethink societal pressures on spending and align their expenditures with personal values.

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Sep 22, 2025 • 37min
524. How Winners Quit: The 3-Step Strategic Quitting Framework
Discover how the mantra of 'never quit' can sometimes hurt more than help. Jay shares a middle school story that shaped his mindset and discusses the importance of knowing when to quit strategically. Learn about cognitive biases like sunk costs and loss aversion that trap us in unhelpful commitments. He highlights examples, from famous entrepreneurs pivoting successfully, to illustrate the power of quitting wisely. Plus, a simple three-step framework to help you reclaim time and energy by letting go of what no longer serves you!

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Sep 15, 2025 • 41min
523. Create Your Village (Even in a “Me” Culture) with Liz Bohannon
Liz Bohannon, founder of Sseko Designs and author of Beginner’s Pluck, dives into the essential topic of building genuine connections in a world that often feels isolated. She introduces her RICH framework—Initiative, Rhythms, Communication, and Conflict—highlighting how small, consistent actions foster belonging. Liz shares insights on the power of vulnerability, managing conflict to strengthen trust, and the importance of asking for help. Finally, she challenges listeners to prioritize meaningful relationships by protecting a recurring social rhythm for 30 days.

Sep 8, 2025 • 39min
522. From Burnout to Joy: Sarah Reynolds on Health, Family, and Leadership
In this episode, Sarah Reynolds, co-founder of Empower Home and a health advocate, shares her inspiring journey of shedding 110 pounds through simple keystone habits. She emphasizes the transformative power of hydration and intermittent fasting. Sarah discusses how she and her husband maintain harmony as entrepreneurs and parents with structured family meetings and shared goals. She also highlights the importance of stepping back from traditional leadership roles to reignite joy and align with one’s strengths, advocating for a balance between personal well-being and professional success.

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Sep 1, 2025 • 36min
521. Build a Business That Won’t Burn You Out with Chris Ducker
Join serial entrepreneur Chris Ducker, bestselling author of The Long-Haul Leader, as he shares his journey from burnout to sustainable leadership. He emphasizes that hustle should be a season, not a lifestyle, advocating for self-care, sleep, and the importance of defining work constraints. Discover his innovative Stop–Stay–Start audit to boost productivity and eliminate what doesn’t serve you. Chris highlights how hobbies enhance creativity and balance, paving the way for smarter, more fulfilling work and life.

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Aug 25, 2025 • 36min
520. Addicted to Busyness? The Science, the Symptoms, and the Cure
Feeling overwhelmed by relentless busyness? Discover why high achievers often mistake motion for progress and how to escape this trap. Learn practical tactics like prioritizing deep work, saying ‘no,’ and using time blocking to regain focus. Jay suggests a unique 48-hour challenge to observe your habits without judgment. He emphasizes the importance of accountability, structured goal setting, and regular reflection to break free from burnout. Find out how even small pauses can facilitate meaningful productivity and long-term success.


