The ONE Thing

When you’re looking to achieve something extraordinary, you have to unlock the potential that lies within you.So many of us struggle with this. We think we are doing the best that we can do — but, really, most of us don’t know how much we’re capable of because we have never pushed ourselves past the point of discomfort. So, how do we find models and systems that allow us to shatter our ceiling of achievement?Mark Divine is a former Navy SEAL commander, the New York Times best-selling author of The Way of the SEAL and Staring Down the Wolf, and the founder of Unbeatable Mind and SEAL Fit. When he recognized he was going down the wrong path in life, he began to ask better questions and examine the underlying story that had led him there. Through the process of investigation and meditation, he found what he believes he was meant to do.To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: the1thing.com/podcast.In this episode, you will learn... [00:57] Why somebody would make the decision to become a Navy SEAL [07:01] Developing the habit of meditation [11:47] Starting with box breathing [16:56] What it means to stare down the wolf [25:23] Feeding the right wolf [33:37] Getting clear about what you should and should not be doing [40:15] Habituating excellence Links & Tools From This Episode Learn more: markdivine.com Listen: Unbeatable Minds Podcast Read: Staring Down the Wolf Read: The Way of the SEAL  Coaching: unbeatablemind.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/markdivine Facebook: facebook.com/sealfit Instagram: instagram.com/RealMarkDivine Twitter: twitter.com/sealfit 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 should be obvious by now: This is not business as usual. This is business like we’ve never seen it before.As leaders, we’re required to lead our teams, our brands, and our organizations like we’ve never led them before. Managing a crisis is about more than just staying afloat for the next few months — it’s about looking far enough ahead to point your people in a direction while also remaining agile enough to respond to challenges as they come.So, in this episode, we are sharing the strategies we use to help organizations — not only to ensure there’s a vision for the future but to make sure there is extreme clarity and alignment on what the priorities are right now. Whether you are a leader, an individual contributor, or an entrepreneur, this information still applies to you. Every single one of us needs a vision for where we’re going, clarity on what our priorities are, and the ability to manage our time so that we can get things done.If you need help with this, head over to the1thing.com/training. If you’re an individual, we recommend the Goal-Setting Master Course. If you are a leader inside an organization and would like to have this rolled out for you, head over to the corporate section to find out more about our virtual training. In this episode, you will learn... [02:15] How managing this crisis is a blessing in disguise [06:38] How uncertain times uncover vulnerabilities [12:12] Getting on the same page as a team [20:18] Letting go of old business plans and goals [28:04] The importance of supporting your teams [31:11] Getting clear on your goals  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

With everything that’s going on in the world, every single one of us is dealing with ONE Thing: fear. Fear of the unknown, fear of what’s going to happen to our businesses, our income, our jobs. How do you actually deal with that fear?We all face fear, but it doesn’t have to be a bad thing — on the other side of fear is opportunity.Patrick Sweeney goes by the title of Fear Guru, and not only is he a subject matter expert when it comes to fear, but he has also been a tremendously successful entrepreneur. He is the author of the best-selling book Fear Is Fuel, and he’s going to show you how to move through your fear and seize the opportunity that awaits you on the other side.To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: the1thing.com/podcast.In this episode, you will learn... [01:41] Patrick’s background that led to his book [09:11] The role of fear in our life [14:24] The fears we have an opportunity to work through [19:45] The process of working through your fear [27:20] Noticing and naming your fear [32:31] Taking one step at a time [43:08] The ONE Thing you can do to turn your fear into fuel Links & Tools From This Episode Learn more: pjsweeney.com Instagram: @thefearguru Read: Fear Is Fuel 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 are you adapting in these unprecedented times?The path of living The ONE Thing is relatively simple: you identify Your ONE Thing, you time block Your ONE Thing, and you protect your time block. That is a path of mastery that you go down over the course of your life. But we’ve been dealt a new hand now and circumstances have changed. We have to pivot and make sure that we can still be productive in the areas of our life that matter most.Ask yourself: what is The ONE Thing you can do, such that by doing it, everything else will be easier or unnecessary? Even in difficult times, the question and the process are still the same. Look at your life today and find out what you can be doing to knock over that lead domino. And don’t forget to give yourself some grace. We’re all facing this together.To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: the1thing.com/podcast.In this episode, you will learn... [03:44] Shifting your mindset to acknowledge the reality today [16:41] Determining what your new ONE Thing will be [32:49] How to make your calendar reflect your priorities [43:54] What protecting our time blocks looks like today 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

With everything that’s happening right now with COVID-19, we know that you have questions.So, we’re going to experiment with a new format in which Jay Papasan answers questions from the community. This has been on the back of our 411 for a while and this is a great opportunity to try it out.If you would like some additional support, visit the1thing.com/training. There is a goal-setting master course that can help you set new goals for this new world.In this episode, you will learn... [02:40] How to stay positive and productive under uncertainty [09:14] How to reset your priorities [18:49] How to avoid wasting time and moving backward [23:11] Finding the right pivot you need to take [28:26] Finding a fresh perspective [32:34] How to tackle having kids at home all day 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

The path to getting everything you want starts with getting one thing at a time.But there are so many things that we want in our lives, and when we view all the things that we need to do, it can be overwhelming. However, when we start living The ONE Thing, we learn to view that overwhelming list of things to do as dominos, line them up, and knock the first one over. The secret to living The ONE Thing is to think big, go small, and trust that the dominos will fall.Matt Plumer has an amazing story that will show you how simple it can be. At one point in his life, he found himself weighing 300 pounds with a drinking problem, a gambling problem, a smoking problem, and a marriage was on the brink of collapse. Today, he has lost over 100 pounds, gotten ahold of his addictions, paid off $500,000 worth of debt, and reinvigorated his relationship. And in this episode, we’re going to walk through how making so much change started with just ONE simple thing.We are launching a new 66-day community challenge. While the vast majority of people who have gone on a 66-day challenge have failed, 78% of the people who participated in our last community challenge succeeded. The difference between failure and success, for many of us, is a community to offer support along the way. If you’d like to join us on a 66-day challenge, you can visit the1thing.com/habits.In this episode, you will learn... [03:19] What led to hitting that rock-bottom moment [05:56] Finding your lead domino [11:30] Aligning with your partner [18:31] How The ONE Thing can help you on your journey [21:38] How setting goals to the now works [24:51] Setting keystone habits Links & Tools From This Episode66-Day Challenge: the1thing.com/habits 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

Why did you get into business in the first place?Most of us start businesses or aspire to start businesses because we want financial freedom and flexibility. And yet, the stats show that the majority of small business owners don’t have those things. That’s because there is ONE Thing that they don’t do — but if they started doing this ONE thing immediately, it would guarantee profitability for the rest of their life.Mike Michalowicz, the best-selling author of Profit First and the upcoming book Fix This Next, is going to walk you through a very simple plan. Pay attention to the lead domino because it is so small it is going to feel like cheating, but when you knock it over you’ll be well on your way to living a life of profitability.At the end of April, we will be holding a live webinar featuring Mike where we talk about his new book, Fix This Next. The main thesis behind the book is that most business owners don’t know what their biggest challenge actually is and it provides a compass to pinpoint what your business needs to work on. If you would like to join in, visit the1thing.com/monthlywebinar for the opportunity to participate and ask questions.In this episode, you will learn... [01:05] Where the idea of Profit First came from [07:39] How to approach this if you aren’t profitable yet [21:05] The difference between profit for distribution and owners compensation [34:41] What you need to do to get started with Profit First [37:02] Finding out what to fix next Links & Tools From This Episode Learn more: mikemotorbike.com Twitter: @MikeMichalowicz Facebook: MikeMichalowiczFanPage Instagram: @mikemichalowicz Join our live webinar at 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

Time is running out. It's time to make a decision on the habit you will form that will help you make it through this challenging time and come out the other side even stronger.Join us at the1thing.com/habits.

We know our lives have been disrupted by COVID-19. The goals we set and the way we worked has completely shifted. What you may not realize is that you are forming habits right now... the question is, are they being formed by design or by default?In this episode we give you a simple way to choose ONE habit you can form to make it through this pandemic and come out the other side stronger.If you'd like to join us on our next 66-Day Challenge® for FREE over the next 66 days, visit www.the1thing.com/habits. Members of this community are 75% more likely to succeed than those who try on their own. Check out why! 

If you knew what Your ONE Thing was, wouldn’t it make sense to make it a habit?Forming habits is more than just behavior change — It’s about getting clarity on the activities required to become the person you are striving to be. It’s about the daily choices that define your future self. It’s about leaning into habits as a system for small, daily improvements that, with time, add up to extraordinary results.Today, we’re going to hear from someone who knows a thing or two about habit formation. He’s lived it firsthand while also digging into research that is the foundation of the 66-day challenge. We talk about the reasoning behind the 66 days, how changing one habit can lead to a halo effect, and how you can find Your ONE Thing that, by doing it, makes everything else easier or irrelevant.We don’t need to overthink this. Sometimes we get paralyzed by trying to choose the right one thing and all we actually need to do is point ourselves in the direction of our goals and take the first small step. For you, that might be to join our community and jump in during this time where we are forming new habits together and gain the accountability and sense of belonging that you need to get through this next season. Visit the1thing.com/habits to get your 66-day trial and form a power habit with us.In this episode, you will learn... [06:23] When behaviors become a habit [10:26] Making your habits really important to you [14:37] How to find your lead domino [26:45] Finding the small activities you need to change [35:31] What the halo effect is and how it compounds change [39:54] Reverse engineering a results-driven goal [44:18] Taking care of yourself before you take care of others [47:24] Knowing when to pivot and change your habits Links & Tools From This EpisodeJoin the 66-day challenge: the1thing.com/habits 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