Do you have a habit of taking time to ask yourself big questions?In the last episode, we learned about how Keith Cunningham lost $100MM dollars – and why it was worth it because he developed this habit of thinking time. Really, we could all benefit from blocking off time in our calendars to purposefully sit down with great questions that truly evaluate how we’re showing up in the world and help us gain clarity.In this episode, we continue our conversation with Keith and learn more about the biggest mistakes that people make as a result of not having thinking time blocks.To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: the1thing.com/podcast.In this episode, you will learn... [3:30] How you can distinguish a problem from a symptom. [14:00] The questions you should consider during your thinking time to get clarity on what your obstacle really is. [19:45] The biggest mistake you can make when trying to develop a thinking time habit. [26:05] ONE exercise you can do to stop letting perfect get in the way of possible. [39:55] What stops people from building great businesses (and how you can avoid it). Links & Tools From This Episode Connect with Keith: Facebook | Twitter | LinkedIn The Road Less Stupid by Keith Cunningham Get Results With Your 411 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 know what it’s like to be so busy taking action that it feels like you don’t have time to slow down and create a plan?We all feel this way sometimes. It’s become the norm in society – we wake up, we check email, we show up to work, we check email, we go to meetings, other people need our help so we stop to help them, and on and on. We race through the day feeling like we are so busy and then we question if we got anything done.Today’s guest shares why there’s nothing worse than running enthusiastically in the wrong direction – and how doing so cost him $100MM. Keith Cunningham is the author of The Road Less Stupid, the story of how that mistake taught him the ONE habit that makes everything else in business easier or unnecessary.To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: the1thing.com/podcast.In this episode, you will learn... [16:15] The key to being successful [27:55] The 3 questions that will help you mitigate risk and change everything in your business [35:25] The key difference between business owners & business operators (and what you can do to shift from being an operator to being an owner) [40:00] One of Keith’s favorite questions – and one you should be asking yourself Links & Tools From This Episode Connect with Keith: Facebook | Twitter | LinkedIn The Road Less Stupid by Keith Cunningham Get Results With Your 411 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

This show is often very inspiring, motivational, and simple, but life isn’t always that way – and sometimes things happen that rock you to our core. The grief that we feel as a result can be debilitating, causing us to feel stuck and hopeless. But that isn’t really the case. We all have the power to overcome any obstacle, even when life throws us unfair and unexpected curveballs.Our guest, Casey Balgard, has gone through every parent’s worst nightmare – the loss of a child – but, today, we’re going to walk through what happened, how The ONE Thing entered his life, and how he used it to help him move forward and manage his grief. We know that there are many people out there struggling with grief, but if Casey’s story can help you, then it’s fulfilling our mission: helping you take back control of your time and gain clarity on how you want to invest it moving forward.To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: the1thing.com/podcast.In this episode, you will learn... [9:30] The importance of taking time to mourn [11:30] How The ONE Thing came into Casey’s life and the role that it played [14:55] The lead domino for working through grief [19:20] How to proactively manage grief [26:10] The ONE thing that you can do to make managing brief easier or unnecessary Links & Tools From This Episode Twitter: twitter.com/Belgardc Instagram: instagram.com/belgardc/ Listen: Ep 172 - Increase Your Impact With The ONE Thing | Wyatt Graves Get a FREE ticket to the Lifehack Summit: lifehackbootcamp.com/onething 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 ever feel guilty because you’re not perfectly prioritizing Your ONE Thing, or because you’re not as successful as you’d like to be?We have to remember that living The ONE Thing isn’t about being perfect – and we don’t need to apologize if we stumble a little on the journey! We can give ourselves some grace.Today’s guest, Rachel Hollis, is the bestselling author of Girl, Wash Your Face and the brand-new book Girl, Stop Apologizing. She helps women all over the world balance everything – although these principles really apply to everyone – and she’s just the reminder we need to get over the mid-year hump.To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: the1thing.com/podcast.In this episode, you will learn... [10:00] Why you don’t need to get a degree to learn [17:00] Every problem in a business (or a home) is a result of psychology at the top – and why that is empowering! [21:40] How to create your roadmap [29:20] Why you need to be okay with failing [31:30] Things don’t get easier – they change [38:30] ONE piece of advice for running a business with your life partner [47:00] How to get past what other people think of you and own your choices Links & Tools From This Episode Instagram: instagram.com/msrachelhollis Facebook: facebook.com/TheChicSite Read: Girl, Stop Apologizing Read: Girl, Wash Your Face Join our next webinar live: the1thing.com/webinars The ONE Thing training (for individuals and teams): the1thing.com/training Get a FREE ticket to the Lifehack Summit: lifehackbootcamp.com/onething 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 actually mean to live The ONE Thing?Sometimes we have an idea of what we think it means to live The ONE Thing at the highest level. We start to take action, but things aren’t quite as easy as we thought they would be. So, today, we are going to demystify what it means to live The ONE Thing.Our guest has been living The ONE Thing at a pretty high level for over a year. She was a little skeptical when she started, but she had a powerful reason to push through – because her job was on the line. Kaelyn Loes is now responsible for content for The ONE Thing and she's been responsible for helping to shape the strategy for how we help all of you live the surprisingly simple truth behind extraordinary results.This coming weekend, people all over the world will be pressing RESET – and we invite you to join us! It all starts by going to the1thing.com/RESETTo learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: the1thing.com/podcast.In this episode, you will learn... [4:30] How you can use a change in your life to create new habits [8:15] Are you following the process... or are you cheating? [12:00] What happens when you share the common language of The ONE Thing [19:30] How to leverage the power of alignment Links & Tools From This Episode Hit the RESET button: https://trainings.the1thing.com/reset FREE training: Start Using Your 411 Take the course: Get Results With Your 411 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

Around this time of year, things can start to get a little crazy.We all start the year with certain goals, but life often throws us these curveballs that we don’t see coming – and, before we know it, we’re struggling to find clarity and dealing with overwhelm. But, in the midst of all of that, there’s ONE thing we can do that will make everything else easier or unnecessary.In this episode, Jay Papasan returns to share how you can find your focus, cut your stress, and hit reset so that you can get back on track towards completing your goals for the year – not by doing more, but by doing less.Are you ready to hit the RESET button? Then check out the1thing.com/reset.To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: the1thing.com/podcast.In this episode, you will learn... [8:45] What it looks like to hit the reset button, within an organization and as an individual [17:15] How to get clarity on what is actually a priority and what you can cancel [33:05] What it looks like to practice self-leadership or leadership within your organization when you’re calendar doesn’t align with your priorities [35:00] How to make things simple [47:00] Can you do a reset alone? Links & Tools From This Episode The ONE Thing Mid-Year Reset Retreat: https://trainings.the1thing.com/reset The ONE Thing training (for individuals and teams): http://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

When you think of the word “struggle,” what comes to mind?Many of us think of struggle as something negative, and it’s not a great feeling when you’re going through adversity, but we think today’s guest is going to change your mind about that.Bobby Herrera teaches us that inside of struggle is a gift – a gift that can truly change the way that we lead. Fair warning: this episode will probably pull at your heart strings a little bit, but most importantly, it’s going to challenge you to think about your purpose.Bobby teaches us that more isn’t the answer – and there’s no better way to focus on what really matters than hitting the RESET button. Check out the1thing.com/reset to learn more.To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: the1thing.com/podcast.In this episode, you will learn... [8:15] How struggle helps you show up as a leader [11:15] What it looks like to work as one and act as a team, with one singular focus, even through struggle [17:20] How to help everyone on your team say yes to their ONE thing [21:45] What you can learn from Bobby’s mistakes and struggles [29:50] The lead domino for living a purposeful life [36:20] Why doing more is not the answer [48:00] The ONE Thing leaders can do to make everything else easier or unnecessary Links & Tools From This Episode Read: The Gift of Struggle Learn more at https://bobby-herrera.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bobbyherrera.pg/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bobbyherrerapg/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BobbyHerreraPG LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobby-herrera-5781821/ The ONE Thing Mid-Year Reset Retreat: https://trainings.the1thing.com/reset The ONE Thing training (for individuals and teams): http://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

How is your health right now?For many of us, The ONE Thing is our health – or it should be. We get so busy and stuck in the day-to-day that we often neglect healthy choices and, instead, opt for convenience. Or we just feel so busy that making a healthy meal or going to the gym just feels impossible.Today, we want to introduce you to someone who has spent the last few years making health Her ONE Thing, and as a result, lost over 100 pounds. This is a journey that has completely transformed her productivity and personal fulfillment, in addition to her health. Laurie Roth is the Learning Experience Designer here on The ONE Thing team and we can’t wait for you to hear her story.Are you ready to hit the RESET button like Laurie did? Then check out the1thing.com/reset.To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: the1thing.com/podcast.In this episode, you will learn... [7:45] Why so many of us struggle with our health, for a long time, even though we know it’s important [10:20] How to recruit accountability partners (and why you should) [14:00] What habits can help you achieve a holistic health transformation [16:15] The lead domino that will help you take control of your health [25:45] Why perfection is overrated [29:15] The ONE thing you can do to hit the reset button in your life Links & Tools From This Episode The ONE Thing Mid-Year Reset Retreat: https://trainings.the1thing.com/reset The ONE Thing training (for individuals and teams): http://the1thing.com/training Connect with Laurie: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurie-roth-555190b/ 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

Everything you want in your career comes down to ONE thing – the relationships that you have.So when we neglect our relationships, we are limiting our own ability to accomplish our goals and live extraordinary lives.But you don’t have to settle for anything less than extraordinary, and as an extra bonus, cultivating great relationships will just make your personal and business life that much better! That’s why we are excited to share this conversation with Ken Coleman, one of the Dave Ramsey personalities and the author of The Proximity Principle: The Proven Strategy That Will Lead to a Career You Love.We also want to know how you are doing with the goals that you set at the beginning of the year. Do you need to think bigger, or are you falling behind, or are you a little unclear on what you actually want? Wherever you may fall, one thing we know is that you’d benefit from a reset. Learn more about The ONE Thing Mid-Year Reset Retreat at https://trainings.the1thing.com/reset.To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: the1thing.com/podcast.In this episode, you will learn... [5:30] What is The Proximity Principle? [9:30] The 3 things that you need in the people you surround yourself with at work [13:25] 70% of Americans aren’t passionate about the work that they do – so how do we build a bridge between where we are now and where we want to be? [18:50] How to take advantage of your uniqueness and unique talents [22:25] When there is a passion problem [28:20] How to overcome the fear and limiting beliefs that prevent you from reaching out to people who are where you want to be [33:50] What you can do if your organization isn’t helping you grow to your highest potential, but you’re also not ready to leave [33:15] How do you become the type of person who can attract extraordinary people into their world? [43:50] What it looks like when you have to cut people out of your life Links & Tools From This Episode Learn more at kencoleman.com Read: The Proximity Principle: The Proven Strategy That Will Lead to a Career You Love The ONE Thing Mid-Year Reset Retreat: https://trainings.the1thing.com/reset The ONE Thing training (for individuals and teams): http://the1thing.com/training Read: Boundaries: When to Say Yes, How to Say No to Take Control of Your Life by Henry Cloud and John Townsend We recorded this conversation as part of our monthly ONE Thing webinar series. Every month, we feature an incredible author so that you can learn directly from them and ask questions. If you want to watch the second half of this interview or sign up for our next FREE monthly webinar, head over to the1thing.com/webinars.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 you bring change into an organization?The truth is, we don’t have to be in the C-suite of our organizations to spark change, or to even be a leader within our organization – because all leadership begins with self-leadership. So, when it comes to bringing The ONE Thing into an organization, it all begins with ONE person.In this episode, Geoff Woods and Jay Papasan share how leaders can begin living the principles of The ONE Thing with their team. We dive deep into the tools that we use and train organizations to use, all so that you can live the surprisingly simple truth behind extraordinary results.If you’d like to explore how to bring The ONE Thing into your organization, click here.In this episode, you will learn... [4:50] Why you should consider implementing a weekly standup in your organization [10:45] How to train your boss to respect your boundaries [14:15] How to shift from ME to WE, when you’re living the principles of The ONE Thing [19:30] What it looks like to coach or interrogate a 411 (and the most common mistakes that people make when they create a 411) [26:10] How to identify Your ONE Thing & Your Team’s ONE Thing [29:35] How do you create accountability when you struggle with holding yourself accountable? [35:00] What it looks like to teach through leadership [39:10] What you can do to inspire your team to generate leads consistently, without just telling them to do that Links & Tools From This Episode The ONE Thing Mid-Year Reset Retreat: https://trainings.the1thing.com/reset The ONE Thing training (for individuals and teams): http://the1thing.com/training Want Geoff’s Mother Of All Emails? Go to the1thing.com/plannertraining Download the FREE Kick-Ass Guide® to Goal Setting 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