The ONE Thing

In “The ONE Thing,” Gary Keller and Jay Papasan write about the three commitments you must 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.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" 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 does it look like when times get hard and you’re not sure if you’re going to be able to achieve your goal anymore? How do you stay committed and achieve the goal?This episode is a case study about goals. Not about setting goals but having a relationship with them. Because we don’t need new or better ways to set goals — we just need a way to create a relationship with the goals that we do have. The purpose of a goal is not to achieve a result but to be appropriate in the moment. It’s who you become along the way to achieving that goal that matters.Hal Elrod is the author of “The Miracle Morning,” but this is not about “The Miracle Morning.” This is about Hal’s goal of creating “The Miracle Morning Movie” and the story of how he had to have a relationship with that goal to weather massive setbacks. Listen to his mindset and how he stayed committed, because every single one of us has something to learn from this.If you would like to join us in setting your goals and having a relationship with them for the next year, go to the1thing.com/setmygoals.In this episode, you will learn... [03:52] What made Hal want to do more after the massive success of his book [07:30] The six practices of the Miracle Morning [11:32] How Hal started the process of making his film [20:58] The mindset of working through a curveball [28:16] Advice for having a relationship with your goals Links & Tools From This Episode miraclemorningmovie.com Read: “The Miracle Morning” the1thing.com/setmygoals 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

The purpose of a goal is to be appropriate in the moment. Every year we set goals around the areas of our life that matter to us, and when we get to the end of the year we look back and say we’ll do better next year—especially around finances.The problem is that, until you learn to have a relationship with your goals, your future won’t change. When we look at some of the biggest causes of stress in our life, money often ends up at the top of the list. And almost all of us feel like we are meant for more, but we were never taught in school how to build wealth.David Greene learned to set goals for his wealth and have a relationship with them. He started out as a police officer with a dream to build wealth, and he made some crazy sacrifices to start acquiring properties—and just wait until you hear where he’s at now. You’ll be amazed when you hear The ONE Thing he did that, such by doing it, made everything else easier or unnecessary.Where do you want to be in five years? And what’s The ONE Thing you can do now, such that by doing it, everything else would become easier or unnecessary? If you’ve yet to set your goals, visit the1thing.com/setmygoals to join our Virtual Goal Setting Retreat.To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: the1thing.com/podcast.In this episode, you will learn... [01:50] What caused David to make a shift in his career [05:44] What it looked like to start saving money [11:22] Educating yourself to step up into your goals [17:53] What to do if you’re interested in entering the real estate industry [26:12] What BRRRR investing is and how to take advantage of it [35:55] David’s home buying system Links & Tools From This Episode biggerpockets.com instagram.com/davidgreene24 davidgreene24.com Read: "Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat" the1thing.com/setmygoals 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

Life's unexpected changes can be tough, but a virtual couples retreat transformed participants' perspectives. Meaningful connections were fostered, highlighting the importance of setting goals and appreciating values in relationships. Impassioned discussions revealed personal growth strategies and community spirit. Listeners learned the value of breaking goals into manageable steps and establishing supportive habits. Engaging stories encouraged couples to embrace their differences and create rituals for shared success.

When we originally launched The ONE Thing podcast, we understood the importance of having weekly conversations with people who were living The ONE Thing—the areas they were succeeding in, and the areas they were struggling with. While the principles are simple, it isn’t always easy.The purpose of a goal is not the result, it’s to be appropriate in the moment. It’s to inform how you behave right now to be in alignment with your goals.This weekend, we kick off our Virtual Goal Setting Retreat for couples, and the following weekend will be the retreat for individuals and teams. You can be anywhere you want in five years as long as you’re willing to line up your dominos and knock them over. You were destined to achieve amazing things in this world, and this retreat will give you the framework to get there.To learn more, you need to go to the1thing.com/setmygoals RIGHT NOW.To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: the1thing.com/podcast.Links & Tools From This Episodethe1thing.com/setmygoals

We’ve been talking about goal-setting for a while now, but we wanted to talk about it from a different perspective.You’re going to hear a conversation between four powerful women about how this annual ritual has brought value to them and how their husbands have been brought in to support them.These are the hosts of Empire Building — Seychelle Van Poole, Vija Williams, Sarah Reynolds, and Wendy Papasan — a sister podcast to The ONE Thing. They are amazing wives, amazing mothers, and wildly successful business owners—and they are uncompromising that they can succeed at each.If you would like to join us on our virtual Goal Setting Retreat, visit the1thing.com/setmygoals.To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: the1thing.com/podcast.In this episode, you will learn... [02:58] Getting on the same page with our spouses [07:45] Why it’s important to set goals as a couple [17:10] Getting your partner on board [23:18] The framework for a goal-setting retreat Links & Tools From This Episode the1thing.com/setmygoals the1thing.com/resources/kick-ass-guide-to-your-couples-goal-setting-retreat 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 leaders, It’s easy to get stuck in the idea that we always have to have the answers—that we always have to be prepared with the perfect response to deliver wisdom to our teams. But the thing about true leadership is that what you don’t say is just as important as what you do. How you listen to your people is critical to keeping them engaged; valuing their ideas and their contributions and developing them into leaders themselves.Abe Shreve is the CEO of MAPS Business Coaching, the company that provides coaching around The ONE Thing. He shares what it means to lead like a coach.This is a sneak peak at what’s to come at this year’s Goal Setting Retreat. Visit the1thing.com/setmygoals to get your ticket to the retreat.To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: the1thing.com/podcast.In this episode, you will learn... [03:32] How coaching shows you how to think instead of telling you what to do [11:47] The psychology a leader needs to have [13:37] The two tools coaches need [26:32] Seeing these principles in action Links & Tools From This Episode the1thing.com/setmygoals linkedin.com/in/abraham-shreve-926bb629 Text MYCOACH to 33777 to receive our coaching questions 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.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 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

We are entering the time of year where we start to set our goals for the upcoming year.The mistake people often make is that they commit to things that look attractive in the short run without understanding if it’s a distraction from where you want to go in the long run. How do we put a plan in place that honors both our short term commitments and long term goals?In this conversation, you’ll hear how Deirdre Wheatley-Liss reached out to our team because she needed some help. She discovered The ONE Thing a little over a year ago, and she started updating her 411 every week and having 411s with her team. As a result, she saw extraordinary growth in the midst of this wild and crazy year. But now she realizes that if she continues to go down the same path, she’s going to burn out. You’ll hear how she gets clarity on where she wants to be someday, and how that brings focus on what her goal needs to be for the next year.If you would like an experience like this, helping you set your goals to the now, we strongly recommend you join our Goal Setting Retreat at the1thing.com/setmygoals.In this episode, you will learn... [05:05] What happened when Deirdre implemented The ONE Thing [10:57] Finding out what matters to you [18:26] How to know that you’re on track for your goal [24:39] Getting a system in place [31:17] Finding the priorities to put in place to achieve your goal [36:53] Asking instead of telling Links & Tools From This Episode the1thing.com/setmygoals the1thing.com/training 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

Every year people set their goals and, without realizing it, they struggle to have a relationship with them.Gary Keller says that the purpose of a goal is not to achieve a result but to appropriate being in the moment; it’s a compass to help you identify how you have to behave today so that you’re in alignment with where you want to go. But before we can find alignment, we have to have clarity on our core values.Cathryn Lavery is the co-found of BestSelf Co., and she joined us at our goal-setting retreat last year with her fiance Emily Colman. By attending, not only did they figure out what their vision for their lives looked like together but they figured out what their core values were. And as it turned out, these values transformed their alignment in an unprecedented year.If you are interested in setting your goals and want some help discovering your core values, you can visit the1thing.com/corevalues to pre-order our Core Values Deck. And if you would like to learn more about the goal setting retreat, visit the1thing.com/setmygoals.In this episode, you will learn... [05:51] Setting goals together as a couple [11:31] Supporting each other through your process [18:12] Pivoting with clarity [23:09] Using your goals to inform how you behave [25:35] Advice for setting your goals Links & Tools From This Episode the1thing.com/corevalues the1thing.com/setmygoals Watch: It's Not About The Nail 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