The ONE Thing

Think back to your childhood: What did you want to be when you grew up? What dreams did you have for yourself? What did you envision your life looking like?Along your journey, you may have come up across ceilings of achievement—or on the other end, you may have been thinking too small. Any time you are hitting up against a ceiling of achievement in your life, you are missing either a person or a system, and today we’re going to look at exactly why that is true. Having the right people in our lives, and the right systems in place to help us do what we do efficiently, can allow us to achieve more than we ever thought possible.Chris Winton grew up with the dream of becoming a manager for the local grocery store, and today—because of having the right mentors and learning the right leadership skills along the way—he finds himself as the officer at a Fortune 50 company. He is the author of the new book “C-4 Leadership” and has a tremendous amount of value to share.What’s one thing you can put into action today? Take a moment to pause, sit in silence, dream, and ask yourself a question. That simple action may make the difference between spending your time or investing it.To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: the1thing.com/podcast.In this episode, you will learn... [02:48] When Chris noticed his family was financially struggling [07:38] Reaching up for knowledge and reaching down for guidance [14:25] Thinking too small [17:11] The 4 C’s [22:04] Meeting the right people [27:26] How to galvanize a group of people by communicating in story form [29:57] How to make leaders more coach-like [33:31] Taking a stand for the whole person, not just the employee [36:35] How to dream bigger Links & Tools From This Episode Learn more: chriswinton.com Read “C-4 Leadership” linkedin.com/in/chris-winton-08377510 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

How do we lead people through fear? The answer, as simple as it may seem, is goals—but the right goals.If the purpose of a goal is to be appropriate in the moment, many of us have lost sight of the fact that our actions may not be leading us to where we want to go. We don’t want to sacrifice our long-term visions and our long-term goals based on short-term circumstances. As an individual, you can either be focusing on the past, the present, or the future. If you’re focusing on the past or present, you can’t move forward. The only way you move forward is by having goals, focusing on those goals, and allowing those goals to inform how you behave today so that you start knocking the dominos down that make everything else easier or unnecessary.How are you doing at having a relationship with your goals, and do you need any changes? Now is the time to reflect on that and start thinking about the future and ensure that you are moving in the right direction for what makes sense today.If you feel like now is the time to get back into the driver's seat and getting intentional with your goals, you can join our Virtual Goal Setting Retreats at the1thing.com/setmygoals.In this episode, you will learn... [03:51] Having a relationship with our goals [09:31] Adjusting our goals for today [26:40] The problems with most people’s goals [43:40] Two people’s experience with the 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

Are you living a life by default or a life by design?Most people go through their lives by default: They wake up, check email, show up to the office, check email again, go to their first meeting, check email again, etc. And by the end of the day, they wonder why they didn’t get anything done. Day after day, this is how things play out, and they get to where they are by default — without intention or design.Billionaires do things differently. They imagine what they want their lives to look like someday, even if they don’t know. They push past “I don’t know” and search for an answer. You have to think big, go small, and trust the dominos will fall — and in this episode, we share the models you can follow along the journey.If you are ready to take action, we encourage you to go to the1thing.com/setmygoal and you can learn more about implementing these frameworks.In this episode, you will learn... [02:21] Priorities and values from the community [12:18] Pro tips of the GPS [17:15] Going small and having a relationship with one category [22:42] Front-loading your goals Links & Tools From This Episodethe1thing.com/setmygoalMentioned 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 podcast discusses the importance of setting long-term goals and staying committed to them. It explores the concept of thinking big and going small to achieve success. The hosts also highlight the benefits of using a one-page business plan and a personal dashboard for tracking and prioritizing goals. They emphasize the power of setting ambitious goals and breaking them down into manageable steps.

While we’ve all been forced to change the way we work and get things done, there’s one thing that hasn’t changed — the need to have conversations with the people that matter most, conversations that enrich our relationships.While we’ve all been working from home, this has presented its own set of circumstances. We’ve been closer to some people, which could create conflict, and knowing how to have conversations to enrich that relationship may be a mystery to some people. And since we have been more distant from our teams and our customers, we need to figure out how to have those conversations as well.That’s why we reached out to our friends at Fierce Conversations. Their model for how to have fierce conversations is more relevant than ever. You’re going to meet their Senior Vice President of Learning, Ronna Detrick. You’re going to hear about what it was like for their organization to pivot, finding her ONE Thing, and dive deep into the fierce conversation model.If you find yourself struggling with clarity on what your goals and priorities are, visit the1thing.com/training and learn more about how we are facilitating our Goal Setting Retreat virtually this year.In this episode, you will learn... [04:34] What fierce conversations are [07:48] How Fierce Conversations are pivoting during this time [13:26] Finding Ronna’s ONE Thing [24:48] Using the fierce conversation models [30:12] How to start having fierce conversations [35:21] Enriching relationships Links & Tools From This Episode the1thing.com/training fierceinc.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/ronnadetrick Do you run a small business?Small business owners wear a lot of hats. Some of those hats feel incredible to wear. However, filing taxes and running payroll... well, for most of us, they don’t feel great and they’re not our ONE thing. That’s where Gusto comes in to help you make payroll, taxes, and HR easy. So ask yourself, it time to take off some of your hats?You can get three FREE months when you run your first payroll at Gusto.com/ONE.Does your calendar feel out of control?Time is the most valuable asset we have, but the tools we have to manage that time are broken. Woven was created to build into your calendar all the things you need: syncing, scheduling, analytics — all in one place, so you can own your schedule and make time for what matters most.Try Woven today for FREE at Woven.com/podcast/ONE.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 think you could turn your life around in just 12 months?Every single one of us is constantly looking up, imagining a future, and asking ourselves how we actually get there. How do we bridge the gap? How do we ensure that the things that show up on our calendar this week put us in alignment with the type of life that we want to be living?Ryan Moran is the owner of capitalism.com, he has built several big businesses in a short period of time, and he is the author of the best-selling book “12 Months to $1 Million: How to Pick a Winning Product, Build a Real Business, and Become a Seven-Figure Entrepreneur.” He’s going to share with us his formula for building a massively profitable business in one year — from scratch — starting with one simple step.We are here to shepherd you along on your journey to finding your ONE Thing. Today we launched our Virtual Goal Setting Retreat series to help you get clarity on your goals right now, which ones you need to discard, and which you need to recommit to. This will set us up to come together at the end of the year and cast a vision for the next year. To learn more, visit the1thing.com/setmygoals.In this episode, you will learn... [01:55] Why you should trust Ryan’s knowledge [05:20] Taking responsibility for your freedom [07:41] The opportunities in business today [12:29] How to find the one person you need to serve [16:44] How to identify the journey your customer is on [21:01] The importance of ONE customer [29:41] The three stages of building a business [36:30] The biggest mistakes people make during this process [41:12] What to do when you are starting from scratch [47:21] How to balance revenue with finding who to serve Links & Tools From This Episode Capitalism.com Learn more: ryandanielmoran.com Read: “12 Months to $1 Million" Virtual Goal Setting Retreat: 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

Keith Cunningham, one of the most important business voices of our time, shares insights on strengthening decision-making, reinventing ourselves, and the three audits every business owner should conduct. With the uncertainty of today, he challenges us to cast a new vision and not let attachment to the past hold us back. Prepare for future disruptions and make necessary adjustments in order to move forward.

Are your goals still achievable? Do they still matter?With all that’s going on in the world, people are really struggling with having a relationship with their goals — because the world has changed. As committed practice leaders of The ONE Thing, how do we get clarity on what our goals are moving forward, and how do we have a relationship with them so that, every single week, we know we are knocking the dominos down that put us on track for living the life we want?You have questions as you go on your journey to living The ONE Thing, so we’re sitting down with one of the co-authors, Jay Papasan, to answer those questions.Many of our answers today stem from the model we teach in our Goal-Setting Retreat. With all the changes that are happening now, we’ve found a way to make this available virtually for couples, individuals, and teams. You can learn more by going to the1thing.com/setmygoals.In this episode, you will learn... [01:58] How to justify time off when things are so uncertain [07:02] Bringing your team together while working remotely [14:14] Reevaluating your near-term GPS [21:51] How to look at college moving forward [25:40] Getting through insecurities about money Links & Tools From This Episodethe1thing.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

Welcome to 2020 2.0: The new version of your year you weren’t expecting.So many people out there are throwing in the towel on this year and calling it a wash. We know you’re different — or at least, you want to be — that you ignore the setbacks and keep going in the face of uncertainty. When your goals for the year were canceled by a global pandemic you likely asked the question, “What's the ONE Thing I can do that will make everything else easier or unnecessary?”We’ve been asking the same question every day with you in mind: What is The ONE Thing we can do for our community? The answer is surprisingly simple — The world doesn’t need a new way to set goals, they need to find a way to have a relationship with them. The vast majority of people need to be able to follow a process that will help them evaluate the goals they set this year, discard the ones that are no longer relevant, and recommit to the ones that matter most. The best way we can help you do that is by granting you access to our The Goal Setting Master Course.You can learn more about our proven models for setting and having a relationship with your goals by visiting the1thing.com/setmygoals. We believe this is the highest way we can serve you.In this episode, you will learn... [01:57] How to create a relationship with your goals [06:05] Making our processes available virtually [07:55] Distinct virtual retreat experiences  Links & Tools From This Episodethe1thing.com/setmygoals

If you could only choose one of the needs of your business to meet, which would you choose?Humans have a hierarchy of needs. It starts with psychological needs like water, food, and air. We have a need for safety — personal security, access to resources. We have a need for belonging, love, esteem, and at the very top, self-actualization. And just like humans have a hierarchy of needs, so too do our businesses. As humans, we’re instinctually wired to go for these things, and in the right order, but our businesses are not.Mike Michalowicz, author of the best-selling book ""Profit First" and the upcoming book “Fix This Next,” talks about how you can adapt your business to focus on the things that matter most, and in the order that makes the most sense.To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: the1thing.com/podcast.In this episode, you will learn... [04:35] What inspired Mike to write “Fix This Next” [08:54] The 5 levels of business needs [12:58] The recession response pattern [22:31] The mindset that you need to adopt [32:29] Our obligation to sell in this market [36:05] How to figure out what to fix next [37:48] Focusing on profit first [42:43] How to implement the “Fix This Next” model effectively [50:48] The 10-10-10 Method [58:42] Block control Links & Tools From This Episode Learn more: mikemotorbike.com Read: "Profit First" Read: “Fix This Next” Twitter: @MikeMichalowicz Facebook: MikeMichalowiczFanPage Instagram: @mikemichalowicz 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