The ONE Thing

So many of us have dreams of starting a business, but it’s often fear of the unknown that stops us from pursuing those dreams. If you’re an employee, giving up those golden handcuffs can be difficult. Sometimes it takes waiting until the pain of our current situation is unbearable to necessitate change.For Brian Scudamore, founder of 1-800-GOT-JUNK and its parent company O2E Brands, that pain was realizing that what started out as a way to pay for college was actually what he was meant to do – even if that meant disappointing his family. Now, over thirty years later, Brian is sharing what he knows about building businesses in his new book, BYOB: Build Your Own Business, Be Your Own Boss.When you’re starting towards a new goal, it can be deflating to attach yourself to an ideal outcome and constantly measure your success by whether or not you’ve achieved it. Instead, align yourself with the journey and know that each step is a victory. If you want to get started on a business of your own, check out Brian’s new book, BYOB: Build Your Own Business, Be Your Own Boss.To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: the1thing.com/pods.In this episode, you will learn... [02:37] What inspired Brian to write the book BYOB [04:10] What stops most people from taking the leap into business ownership [07:15] Finding the commitment necessary to build a business [12:03] The mistakes most new entrepreneurs make [18:12] Finding vision in your business [22:50] How to identify your role in the company and what else needs leveraging [31:00] How to dream big [35:31] What to expect from BYOB Links & Tools From This Episode LinkedIn: ca.linkedin.com/in/scudamore Read: BYOB: Build Your Own Business, Be Your Own Boss Read: WTF (Willing To Fail) Mentioned in this episode:Factor 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

Today’s episode begs a few questions. What’s the right job for you? What do you do exceptionally well that brings value to the people around you and the greater organization? And, where are you spending your time that doesn’t align with the answers to those questions?Every single one of us wants to have the perfect job, a job that we love to do, that we are great at, that fulfills us, and that creates value. That said, most of us know what it feels like to question if we’re heading in the right direction at all.Mark takes us through his journey to discovering what the right seat was for him and his business – and unpacks his realization that the long-term success of his company could no longer depend solely on him.If you would like support on your own journey, visit the1thing.com, where individuals can learn about our Jumpstart Workshop, or where organizational leaders can request a consultation to bring The ONE Thing to their business.To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: the1thing.com/pods.In this episode, you will learn... [03:34] Moving from being a contributor to a leader [14:29] Getting clarity on your role [20:59] How to get your team to buy in on The ONE Thing [26:08] Creating a culture that supports the whole person Links & Tools From This Episodethelloydgroupinc.comMentioned 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

Sometimes, it takes having a massive amount of pain in your life to force you to make a change. We’ve all done it. We know what we should be doing – but sometimes we just don’t do it. That is, until we get to a point where there is no other option. That’s when an interest in making a change turns into a commitment to making a change, at the point where the pain of resisting change finally outweighs the discomfort of having to change.In this episode, we hear the story of Phillip Stutts. He was seeing massive success at the start of his entrepreneurial journey, at the expense of feeling extraordinary amounts of pain in his personal life. Once he hit the tipping point where he could no longer take it, he set out to answer the question: How can I thrive both personally and professionally? That’s when he was introduced to The ONE Thing. If you find yourself wanting some guidance on your journey, visit the1thing.com. If you’re a leader of an organization and would like to have a conversation about what it looks like to implement this within your organization, you can request a consultation. And if you’re an individual, check out our Jumpstart Workshop to help you go deep on The ONE Thing.To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: the1thing.com/pods.In this episode, you will learn... [03:36] Making change when the pain gets to be too much [06:23] Applying political strategy to business marketing [09:30] The tradeoff between business success and family life [13:56] How The ONE Thing can help you find balance and prioritize your life [23:16] How to align your marketing with The ONE Thing [31:46] The lead domino to up your marketing game [33:13] How to define your success for the year Links & Tools From This Episode phillipstutts.com phillipstutts.com/insights Listen: The Undefeated Marketing Podcast Mentioned in this episode:Factor 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

Do you know your Seven Circles? In life, there are seven key areas that deserve our focus and attention: Our spiritual life, our physical health, our personal life, our key relationships, our job, our business, and our finances.If you’re listening to this show, you probably naturally focus on your job, your business, and your finances. The problem is, those three areas are like rubber balls. If you drop them, they bounce back. The other four areas are more like glass balls. If you drop them, they can be scuffed, cracked, or shattered completely.In this episode, we focus in on one of those areas, key relationships. The truth is, we can naturally give our professional life so much attention that we don’t show up purposefully in the relationships that matter most to us. Susan Scott is the author of Fierce Conversations, which we’ve highlighted in the past. Her newest book, Fierce Love, takes those principles and applies them to your romantic relationships. Among many other things, she teaches us that relationships fail gradually, and then suddenly. This is an important conversation for all of us.We hope that this helps you begin to have the conversations you’ve been meaning to with the people in your life that matter most. Identify The ONE Thing you can do, such that by doing it, everything else becomes easier or unnecessary. That could be picking up the book, Fierce Love, or having that first conversation. Whatever it is, the important thing is that you act on it and turn this time spent into an investment.To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: the1thing.com/pods.In this episode, you will learn... [03:20] Why we need to have fierce conversations in our personal lives [10:18] How focusing on yourself can create a stronger relationship [17:11] The importance of setting non-negotiable conditions in your relationships [22:06] How to turn an argument into a conversation [34:51] Why most people are bad at confrontation—and how to get better at it [46:06] The ONE Thing you can do to start having fierce conversations Links & Tools From This Episode Learn more at fierceinc.com Read: Fierce Love Read: Fierce Conversations Mentioned in this episode:Factor 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

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

Chances are, if you’re listening to this, you’re familiar with The ONE Thing and you’re already implementing its lessons in your life. But what if you’re doing your best to follow your ONE Thing but still feel like you’re coming up short? What does success, or even progress, look like? Today’s guest is Laurie Roth. You’ve heard from Laurie before, but today is a little bit different. She’s been following the ONE Thing since she was introduced to it in 2018, but struggles to put it into practice each day. This is a common refrain. Knowing what we should do isn’t the same as actually doing it. And let’s be honest, when your boss or colleague needs something from you, it’s very easy to discard your priorities to be a people pleaser. The constant course corrections become exhausting and the lingering feeling that you’re doing something wrong can make you want to abandon your ONE Thing altogether, which is never the right thing to do. Your best option is to protect your time once it’s blocked. You will be amazed at just how receptive most people are if you push back, even just slightly. A subtle “I can get this done by this time,” instead of, “I’ll take care of this right away,” is a perfectly suitable and understandable response when someone’s asking for help. With that slight verbal variation, you’re not dropping your priorities in favor of someone else’s. Listen to the full episode as we reestablish this lesson and many more on our way to confidently and consistently committing to our ONE Thing.If you struggle to put protecting your 4-0-1-1 into action, then visit the1thing.com and request a consultation. We can arm you with the tools you need to ensure you’re actually able to put your ONE Thing to work.To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: the1thing.com/pods.In this episode, you will learn... [03:16] How do you know if you’re actually managing to live your ONE Thing? [05:46] How to properly use time blocking and a 4-0-1-1 [20:36] The importance of shutting down constant notifications so we can focus on our priorities Links & Tools From This 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

Do you find that you’re constantly setting lofty goals for yourself, but then backing down when it comes time to turn them into reality? It’s a common problem, even for the most successful people. Your goals might be completely achievable but without knowing how to properly evaluate your situation and choose the right path to take, we can get stuck at square one.Today’s guest, Matthew Hermann, knows this all too well. At an early age, he faced adversity as his mom was diagnosed with cancer, turning them from a poor family to one in severe debt. It made him prioritize making money above all else in life. His defining goal became financial security, so he went to medical school – only to then begin doubting his path.Over a decade later, he realized he needed change and managed to get himself unstuck from the flattened trajectory he was on. He’s now pursuing his true life’s goals – things that bring him happiness and contentment instead of just being what he assumed he was supposed to do. But derailing yourself so that you can pursue your dreams instead of someone else’s can often seem a lot easier said than done. So just how did Matthew Hermann make these huge career pivots successfully? You guessed it. By using the ONE Thing. And here’s how you can use it to make the changes you want to see in your life.If Matthew’s story sounds like you, then visit the1thing.com and request a consultation in order to find out exactly how the ONE Thing can turn your life around so that you’re on track to achieve the things that matter most to you.To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: the1thing.com/pods.In this episode, you will learn... [03:39] How Matthew got stuck on the path of medicine [06:36] Matthew’s biking trip across the country and how it led him to The ONE Thing [16:39] What Matthew did to achieve his ONE Thing [22:54] What Matthew’s life looks like now Links & Tools From This 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

We all know what it’s like to have big goals accompanied by a sense of self-doubt. We might want to achieve incredible, ambitious goals – and, even better, we might be able to do it. Even, and especially, when we know it’s something we can achieve if we set our mind to it, there’s this little voice in the back of our minds telling us the task is insurmountable. This week, we talk to April Splide, who’s had a very successful career in The Air Force, about how she was able to take ONE Thing principles and use them to overcome these feelings in herself on the way to competing in Ironman Triathlons. When she first decided she wanted to compete, the idea seemed completely beyond anything realistic to her. By following a 4 1 1, she was able to make her dreams a reality. We break down the many tens of thousands of steps, laps, and miles, on her journey, and how you, too, can apply the ONE Thing in your life to achieve whatever you set your mind to. If you’d like to see what a 4 1 1 looks like for yourself, take a look at the free resources section on the1thing.com, where you’ll find countless examples, templates and tools to help you on your journey. To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: the1thing.com/pods.In this episode, you will learn [00:00] How April found her ONE Thing [04:11] How she came to believe in herself  [12:11] How a 4 1 1 let April take control of her time and achieve her goals Links & Tools From This Episode Episode #136: “How Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Kaleth O. Weight Lives The ONE Thing” Free Resources Mentioned in this episode:Factor 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

Do you ever wonder how much time is wasted in your workplace because a request takes someone away from something more pressing or simply a better use of their time? No one can be expected to know every little detail about the inner workings of a company and its employees – and, with working from home, this is truer now than it’s ever been before.It might sound silly, but think about it. Let’s say you’ve set time aside to work on your ONE Thing, but then you get a call from your boss. Are you going to finish what you’re doing or drop it in order to be a people-pleaser? Most of you would do the latter. But in all likelihood, only you know the best use of your time within your job because you’re the only person spending as much time doing it.This sense of trust and freedom to prioritize your workload as you see fit is a staple of our corporate culture at ProduKtive, and it’s something that Sarah Hendricks is still getting used to. It makes sense, but pushing back when people ask you for your time is easier said than done. By the end of our conversation, she’s almost a different person, one who sees true value in putting her ONE Thing above all else.If this corporate culture sounds like something you want for your own business but don’t know how to truly implement, then visit the1thing.com and request a consultation in order to make sure your staff are clear about what matters most and that they’re willing to sometimes say “No.”To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: the1thing.com/pods.In this episode, you will learn... [00:00] What it’s like to join ProduKtive [16:00] Leading by empowering your employees [23:27] The difficulties Sarah is encountering in adjusting to a new way of working Links & Tools From This 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

It’s only January, but you could already be behind on your goals.The purpose of a goal is to be appropriate in the moment; it’s not about achieving a result. That means there are things you should be doing, starting January 1st, to ensure you’re on track for where you want to go by December 31st. Of course, most people don’t think this way. They may not have even set those goals. If you are not clear about what you need to be doing, this week, right now, to achieve your goals by the end of the year, you are falling behind.In this episode, we give you a healthy lens through which to view your goals at the beginning of the year and teach you how to set yourself up for success by playing with a lead.If you would like to have a conversation about driving this across your whole team, visit the1thing.com and request a consultation.To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: the1thing.com/pods.In this episode, you will learn... [01:06] Why you need to be clear about your goals starting January 1st [03:33] How to prioritize your monthly and weekly priorities [09:22] Identifying your ONE Thing [10:54] Why this matters for leaders Links & Tools From This 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