The ONE Thing

You’ve heard of putting your money where your mouth is — but how do you put it where your heart is?How would it feel to start investing your time and money in projects that feed your purpose, rather than spending all of your money on groceries and gas? Thinking big about your purpose can be the very first domino to consistently choosing the small things that make your big ONE Thing possible.Paula Pant teaches people how to use money as a tool to align their daily habits and behaviors with the lifestyle they value most. Her own journey to financial freedom began when she realized she wanted to stop trading hours for dollars and start making a bigger impact in the world.What’s The ONE Thing you can do to make a small investment in your purpose — one day, one dollar, and one decision at a time? Start there, start small, and start today.To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: the1thing.com/podcast.In this episode, you will learn... [01:19] How to begin the journey of setting big financial goals [07:33] From a frugal to expansive mindset [16:54] Building wealth while pursuing your purpose [22:30] Starting with the low-hanging fruit [25:17] Applying your spending with your values Links & Tools From This Episode Listen: Afford Anything Podcast Instagram: @paulapant Twitter: @AffordAnything Facebook: facebook.com/AffordAnything 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

It’s been three months since our annual Goal Setting Retreat, where we came together as couples, individuals, and teams to cast a vision for our life and set clear five- and one-year goals to get us there.Since it has been just over 90 days since then, it’s a great opportunity to review how we’ve been living those principles — and where people may be falling off the wagon. Some of the things we teach people to do that they may not be doing.In “The ONE Thing,” Gary and Jay talk about time blocking. There are three core things to time block that lead to extraordinary results: to block your time off, to have time blocked off for your ONE thing, and to have time blocked off for planning. Let’s dive deeper into what it means to do each of these things.If you want to join us at our next annual Goal Setting Retreat, go to the1thing.com/setmygoals where members can purchase early bird tickets.In this episode, you will learn... [02:06] How to identify and plan for your time off [06:04] Blocking time for your ONE thing [14:38] How to block time for planning Links & Tools From This Episodethe1thing.com/setmygoalsMentioned 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

Extraordinary results become possible when you are clear on what you are saying yes to.We can’t say yes to everything. When you set up dominos, the path to knocking them all down doesn’t involve flicking at them randomly one at a time. You set them up, line them up, and whack away at the first one. But so many people doubt that they can find that ONE thing when it feels like they have so many things to focus on.Every year, Jon Gordon identifies one word that he’s going to focus on, a word that brings purpose to what he does. He uses that one word every single day to bring clarity to his actions, and using the tools Jon mentions in this episode will help you bring focus to every aspect of your life, too.If you are inspired and want to bring more focus to your life, visit getoneword.com to build an action plan and see any of their free resources.In this episode, you will learn... [02:34] Where the idea for the one word came from [04:34] What “One Word that Will Change Your Life” is about [10:55] How one word can transform your life [16:55] How to use a word to drive your actions [24:45] How one word helps you say no more often Links & Tools From This Episode getoneword.com Read: "One Word that Will Change Your Life" 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 go on your journey to living The ONE Thing, you realize it’s not just about your professional success. In fact, most of it has to do with your personal life.Money is an important topic for people to set goals around, but it’s also one of the most challenging topics for couples. And when it comes to habits, how do we form habits that allow us to live a lifestyle based on a budget — whether it’s big or small?Over the past two decades, Jesse Mecham has been on a personal journey to get on a budget with his wife. What started as a way to help them pay for their wedding and newborn baby suddenly turned into a thriving business that has helped hundreds of thousands of people across the globe.The ONE Thing you can do to get started on your budgeting journey is to look at your checking account and ask yourself “What does this money need to do?” If you can just do that, everything else will become easier or unnecessary. If you want to learn more about Jesse’s software, visit youneedabudget.com.In this episode, you will learn... [03:28] When Jesse realized he needed a budget [05:17] The habits that made budgeting easier [10:49] Working within your non-negotiables [18:25] Aligning your priorities with your money [29:49] Understanding what your money should be doing [34:19] How to get started forming habits with your money Links & Tools From This Episodeyouneedabudget.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

Have you ever imagined a goal so big that it takes your breath away? Or cast a vision for your life that truly fires you up — while also shaking you with fear?You’re not alone. But the gap between you and extraordinary results is determined by whether we choose to push through the fear… or surrender to it. When you dare to think big and have a relationship with your goals, fear is the one thing that can stop us from achieving the extraordinary results we deserve and living a life without regret.Luvvie Ajayi Jones’s purpose is rooted in making an impact in the world by helping people fight their fear. She’s learned firsthand what it looks like to form the habit of choosing courage when fear shows up, and she’s committed to helping others do the same. What would you get done if fear had no power over you? Fear is just a distraction from living your full potential. What’s the ONE Thing you can do to make fighting fear easier or unnecessary?What’s the One THING you can do today, such that by doing it, will make fighting your fear easier or unnecessary? Identity ONE Thing and see what’s possible when you commit to it.To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: the1thing.com/podcast.In this episode, you will learn... [02:59] What it means to be the domino [05:41] Becoming what you want in the world [06:58] How fear can be a clue to move us forward [12:45] How to push through fear [22:38] How fear holds you back from thinking big Links & Tools From This Episode luvvie.org Instagram: @luvvie Read: "Professional Troublemaker" 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

After you begin your journey to living The ONE Thing and you see the value that it brings to your life — both personally and professionally — you can’t help but look at the other people in your world that you care about and want them to begin their journey to living The ONE Thing as well.John McGuire read the book, started listening to the podcast, and started applying it to his life. He then looked to his daughter, Cat, at the time a sophomore in high school, who was facing some challenges. He wanted better for her, so he empowered her to start living The ONE Thing.John shares what was going on in his life when he started to adopt The ONE Thing and how he introduced it to Cat, who weighs in on the value that it has brought to her and what she now sees as possible for her life.To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: the1thing.com/podcast.In this episode, you will learn... [03:14] What led John to hand his daughter The ONE Thing [08:10] The value of The ONE Thing for a high school student [11:03] The value that John and his wife got from the goal setting retreat [17:50] Setting goals as a family [19:16] Finding the time when you have no time [24:59] How to recommend The ONE Thing to your kids Links & Tools From This Episodethe1thing.com/podcastMentioned 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 we think about the relationships we have — whether that be in our professional world or our personal lives — there is one thing that can determine the quality of those relationships: trust.When you have trust, so many things become possible. But without it, our ability to succeed is limited.David Horsager has dedicated his life to studying trust, and his life’s mission is helping people, organizations, and teams build it at higher levels. We talk about why trust is the lead domino to success in every area of your life, and he’s going to walk us through the steps we can take to build a stronger foundation of trust with the people who matter most.If you’d like to learn more about David and his trust research, consider joining our live conversation about his upcoming book at the1thing.com/monthlywebinar.In this episode, you will learn... [02:42] Why trust is the lead domino for everything else in life [07:54] Bridging the trust gap [15:06] How trust impacts all of the relationships in your life [18:28] The eight pillars of trust [30:20] One thing you can do to build trust around other people Links & Tools From This Episode davidhorsager.com Read: "Trusted Leader" Read: "The Trust Edge" the1thing.com/monthlywebinar 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 in the business of time, our most valuable resource.The problem is, most people go through their days spending their time… because they were never taught to invest it. Everything that we do here at The ONE Thing is to help you better invest your time so that you can see the ROI: achieving extraordinary results. How you invest your time varies depending on what you do professionally, and what that looks like changes dramatically when you go from being an employee to being an owner.When the leadership team of HomeTeam started using the principles of The ONE Thing, one of their biggest challenges was applying the principles and models of their business to a franchisee who may have never been a business owner before. When you have complete control over how you spend your time in your business, it’s critical that you make sure you are investing your time instead of spending it.If you would like to learn more about how we work with organizations, you can go to the1thing.com/training and visit our corporate section.In this episode, you will learn... [04:16] The biggest challenge franchisees face when starting a business [08:03] Separating what should be doing from what you could be doing [16:31] How living The ONE Thing is the best way to model it to others [22:11] The results that come from following The ONE Thing [24:53] How to think and act like a business owner 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

No one succeeds alone. In fact, our ideas and impact can multiply when we collaborate with the right people, at the right time, on the right ONE Thing.Last week, we shared about a new ONE Thing tool to help people discover their core values and live their purpose—the Core Values Deck. We’re going to dive into the story of how the idea for that deck became a collaboration in order to reach more people and make a bigger impact.Opportunities are everywhere, and with every new opportunity, you have to choose: do you say yes or no? And when you’re a leader, this choice affects everyone within your organization. But when everyone understands each others’ core values, you’ll be able to align your decision making with what matters most and multiply your efforts.When you understand someone’s core values, it can be a compass to predicting how successful you will be together and the scale of the impact you can have. If you want to learn more about the Core Values Deck, visit the1thing.com/corevalues.In this episode, you will learn... [05:08] How two different ideas come together to form a collaboration [11:40] How your values lead to your purpose [16:24] Being honest about your values [23:10] Finding out how to add more of your value into your life  Links & Tools From This Episodethe1thing.com/corevaluesMentioned 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.In this episode, you will learn... [01:26] How Jay chose his own core values [07:16] How your purpose aligns your decision-making [13:53] How Jay came up with the idea for the Core Values Deck [26:11] The danger of gut reacting [29:30] Sharing the journey with others Links & Tools From This Episodethe1thing.com/corevaluesMentioned 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