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 EpisodeListen: "Choose Difficult" podcast

Expert Abe Shreve discusses the power of asking questions in leadership and personal growth. He emphasizes the importance of shifting from providing answers to asking questions, unlocking possibilities and enhancing communication. Abe shares practical tips for mastering the art of questioning, urging listeners to start a daily questioning habit for continuous improvement.

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 Episodethe1thing.com/habitsMentioned 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

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 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

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 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

Russell Gray, a business owner who learned to delegate effectively, shares his transformative journey. After personal loss, he realized the importance of narrowing focus to reduce stress and boost income. He discusses how identifying the 'one thing' can simplify tasks and enhance productivity. The conversation also explores the power of journaling and dedicated thinking time for clarity and decision-making. Russell emphasizes that delegation is key to overcoming achievement ceilings and achieving work-life balance.

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 Episodethe1thing.com/trainingMentioned 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

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 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

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 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

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 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