The ONE Thing

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 podcast@the1thing.com Mentioned in this episode:Factor 75Head 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 podcast@the1thing.com Mentioned in this episode:Factor 75Head 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 podcast@the1thing.com Mentioned in this episode:Factor 75Head 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 podcast@the1thing.com.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 EpisodeFree ResourcesMentioned in this episode:Factor 75Head 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 EpisodeFree ResourcesMentioned in this episode:Factor 75Head 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 75Head 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 75Head 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 75Head 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 75Head 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 75Head 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