The ONE Thing

If we put you in front of five million people today, what is the ONE message that you would share? Focusing your answer down to ONE thing is a challenge, but it's easier when you can align yourself with a purpose. Keith Yackey is the Founder of Amplify LIVE, and he loves helping people like you discover their purpose and amplify their life. Keith had struggled for a long time before he found his life’s calling, but you don't have to. Today, he shares simple processes that can help you explore new perspectives and live life on purpose.   The ONE Thing to Implement From This Episode: If you need help clarifying your ONE thing and your purpose, go to www.the1thing.com/mypurpose to receive a free action guide.   In this episode you will learn... [7:14] Why you can't hate on your stepping stones. [11:33] Why you need to think about the 90% of the iceberg that you don't see. [15:38] How this perspective will help you live life on purpose. [19:15] Why passion doesn't lead to profit or fulfillment. [24:00] How this three-step process will give you forward momentum and drive you towards new expressions of your purpose.   AWESOME FREE RESOURCES FOR YOU! Form your first power habit with your 66 Day Challenge Calendar Check out our awesome blog! [FREE Training] How to Start Time Blocking TODAY!   Links & Tools From This Episode Do you want to get paid for sharing your expertise? Learn the mechanics, mindset, and motivation you need by attending Amplify LIVE.   Production & Development for The ONE Thing Podcast by Podcast MastersMentioned 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 how to transform your life into a life worth living? Our environment has a tremendous impact on our happiness, focus, and productivity, but most of us just accept our surroundings the way they are. Today’s guest, Jim Bunch, has a unique perspective on environments. He is here to re-frame the concept of an environment so that you can take more control, be more productive, and find your purpose. The ONE Thing to Implement From This Episode: Go to The1Thing.com/9environments and identify the ONE environment that you can take action on today. Start small, but start immediately. In this episode you will learn... [2:45] How environments affect your energy. [9:10] How to start designing your ideal environment. [11:57] Why your environment will almost always override your willpower. [16:00] ONE way to immediately create a positive return in your expenses. [20:25] How to start habit stacking (and transform your life).  AWESOME FREE RESOURCES FOR YOU! Form your first power habit with your 66 Day Challenge Calendar Check out our awesome blog! [FREE Training] How to Start Time Blocking TODAY!  Links & Tools From This Episode the1thing.com/9environments Production & Development for The ONE Thing Podcast by Podcast MastersMentioned 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

You’ve read The ONE Thing… but do you practice it every day? While the teachings are simple in concept, we find many people struggle to live them every day. Chad Hyams was one of these people… When he was first introduced to the book he was at rock bottom. Then he applied its lessons to transform his life and his business, going from overweight and unfulfilled professionally to being in the best shape of his life and being named 2016’s The ONE Thing Certified Trainer of the Year! He’s on the show to help you transform into your best self.     The ONE Thing to Implement From This Episode: Choose the ONE area of your life that you need help most (spiritual life, physical health, personal life, key relationships, job, business, financial life). Commit to forming a power habit in that area by starting your 66-Day Challenge.   Don’t bite off more than you can chew – start with one thing you KNOW you can do, give yourself a win, and build that momentum.   In this episode you will learn... [7:45] Why taking control of your life will create a positive halo effect for the people you care about most. [10:08] Why teaching The ONE Thing to your kids will set them up for incredible success. [12:45] How to overcome the mistakes, limiting beliefs, and challenges that may stand between you and extraordinary results. [20:05] How anyone can start living The ONE Thing every day. [26:10] Why you are going to fail sometimes (and why that’s completely okay).   AWESOME FREE RESOURCES FOR YOU! Form your first power habit with your 66 Day Challenge Calendar Check out our awesome blog! [FREE Training] How to Start Time Blocking TODAY!   Links & Tools From This Episode Wondering where to start on your big plan? Download this simple template for Your GPS and plot your plan for the year. Start tracking your habit-building success by taking on The ONE Thing 66-Day Challenge. Create your chain of Xs, and build the habits today that line up with your outcomes tomorrow.   Production & Development for The ONE Thing Podcast by Podcast MastersMentioned 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 given up, or not started, because a journey looked too difficult? Everyone deals with difficult circumstances, but you can form habits and relationships that help you weather the winds of change. Our guest, Gene McNaughton, has helped scale businesses and brands like Gateway Computers, Tony Robbins, John Assaraf, and Chet Holmes. Gene has experienced incredible opportunities and achieved great things... but the journey wasn’t easy. It doesn’t matter who you are or what or what level of career you’re at – we all struggle sometimes. Gene is going to help you keep a positive mindset through it all.   (If you have any feedback about the show, share it on social media using #theONEthing. We are listening and we want you to take ownership over the show – this is YOUR podcast!)   The ONE Thing to Implement From This Episode: We want you to know your North Star (your ultimate priority outcome) so that you can better protect your time. Identify where you want to go. In 20 years, what does amazing look like? Remove any logic holding you back and cast a big vision. Identify one specific action that you can do in five years to stay on track for your 20-year goal, one action you can do this year to stay on track for your five-year goal, one action you can do this month to stay on track for your one-year goal, and one action you can do this week to stay on track for your monthly goal. Put those actions on your calendar, in addition to any family, personal, or spiritual time you already have planned. Hold yourself accountable to your calendar. Don’t let new plans disrupt your priorities.   In this episode you will learn... [4:18] How to empower yourself when you feel like a victim. [10:14] Why surrounding yourself with the right people is critical for overcoming your lowest points. [12:17] How to maximize any compensation structure. [15:07] How to transcend limiting beliefs about success, compensation, and yourself. [18:03] Why you need to avoid commoditization. [20:05] How to understand the psychology of peak performance. [24:40] How to reframe every interaction around value.   AWESOME FREE RESOURCES FOR YOU! Form your first power habit with your 66 Day Challenge Calendar Check out our awesome blog! [FREE Training] How to Start Time Blocking TODAY!   Links & Tools From This Episode Check out Gene’s Book: The Sales EDGE   Production & Development for The ONE Thing Podcast by Podcast MastersMentioned 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 create something BIG... when you start with nothing? You need to start by solving other people’s biggest problems. Our guest, Dane Maxwell, created a process that will help you identify your customer’s primary pain point, build a product with zero capital, and launch a business with zero risk.   In this episode you will learn... [7:24] How to find the secret world where selling is effortless. [11:40] How developing this power habit will change the way you think (and make business easier). [27:11] How to avoid the most dangerous word in business.   The ONE Thing to Implement From This Episode: On your social media platform of choice, tell us about the ONE thing that you are taking action on because of this episode by using #theONEthing. We are listening and we want you to take ownership over the show – this is YOUR podcast!   Links & Tools From This Episode Check out Dane’s music: DaneMaxwell.com | Spotify Learn more about Dane’s idea extraction process at TheFoundation.com Shoe Dog: A Memoir by the Creator of Nike by Phil Knight   AWESOME FREE RESOURCES FOR YOU! Form your first power habit with your 66 Day Challenge Calendar Check out our awesome blog! [FREE Training] How to Start Time Blocking TODAY!   Production & Development for The ONE Thing Podcast by Podcast MastersMentioned 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 prosper at home, crush it at work, and find the balance to thrive at both? In this episode, we explore the challenges of thriving both as a parent and as a professional – and the small actions you can take to overcome those challenges. This came up because Lori Roethler, today’s guest, joined one of our Facebook Live streams and mentioned she was struggling in this area of her life.   (If you want to join the conversation, our Facebook Live streams are every Monday and Thursday at 2:00 PM CST.)   In this episode you will learn... [2:15] Why balancing your personal and business life can make you feel guilty. [6:12] Why you sometimes need to prioritize yourself first (even as a parent). [8:45] Why big change often comes from taking small steps. [10:48] How accountability can give you the support you need to crush goals. [15:04] How you can leverage boundaries in your professional life to make your ONE thing at home easier or unnecessary. [19:50] How you can prevent your phone from stealing personal time. [26:42] The ONE thing to implement from this episode that will help you strike a balance between your professional and personal life.   The ONE Thing to Implement From This Episode: If you are looking to strike the balance between thriving personally and professionally, start by answering these two questions... What is the ONE thing you can do to be present with your family that will make them feel like you are there for them? How much focused quality time will that require? It’s not about the amount of time – it’s about the quality of time.   Now share your ONE thing with your family so that they can hold you accountable. Underpromise and overdeliver!   Links & Tools From This Episode Print out your own 66-Day Calendar Join our Facebook Live streams every Monday and Thursday @ 2PM (CST)   AWESOME FREE RESOURCES FOR YOU! Form your first power habit with your 66 Day Challenge Calendar Check out our awesome blog! [FREE Training] How to Start Time Blocking TODAY!   Production & Development for The ONE Thing Podcast by Podcast MastersMentioned 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’ve been thinking about accountability wrong for years. Accountability isn’t a punishment – it is a GIFT! Today’s guest, Jonathan Raymond, is CEO of Refound and author of Good Authority. He will teach you how practicing accountability with kindness can lift people up, keep them on track, and help them be a better version of themselves. In this episode you will learn... [3:20] The BIG thing missing in most business conversations. [5:42] What accountability REALLY means. [6:53] Why accountability is not fundamentally about consequences. [8:40] How you can communicate your expectations with clarity. [10:50] Why it is your responsibility as a manager to take ownership of the accountability process. [12:03] How to have positive conversations about accountability using the five-part Accountability Dial. [14:10] Why self-awareness and transparency are critical if you want to be a better manager. [17:23] How to reframe conversations with employees so that you can build them up. [20:55] How you can reframe conversations about accountability in your personal relationships so that you can grow together. [23:13] How to have the perfect conservation. [27:35] ONE mindset shift that you have to make if you want to be a great manager. [30:15] How this dirty little management secret can improve long-term productivity and happiness. [34:00] Why establishing clear boundaries will set your team up for success. [39:53] What to do when you’re out of management options. [41:26] Why handling difficult management situations correctly will help your team see that you’re an awesome manager and transform the company culture.  The ONE Thing to Implement From This Episode: You can practice your management skills, help a struggling employee, and affect positive change in their life using The Growth Meeting Guide. Set aside 30 minutes. Identify a team member who is concerning or frustrating you. Fill out Refound’s Growth Meeting Guide. Answer each question honestly. You will receive personalized step-by-step instructions for having effective 1x1 meetings with your team, including scripts and question prompts. Follow the guide to set up meetings over the next 7, 30 or 365 days. Links & Tools From This Episode Learn More from Jonathan at Refound.com: The Accountability Dial - Infographic The Growth Meeting Guide - A free tool that will help you turn your concerns and frustrations into action The Good Authority Bootcamp - A 6-week management training program that combines an online course with group and individual mentoring Good Authority: How to Become the Leader Your Team Is Waiting For by Jonathan Raymond Watch Simon Sinek Answer “The Millennial Question”  AWESOME FREE RESOURCES FOR YOU! Form your first power habit with your 66 Day Challenge Calendar Check out our awesome blog! [FREE Training] How to Start Time Blocking TODAY!  Production & Development for The ONE Thing Podcast by Podcast MastersMentioned 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

Where there’s a will, there’s a way. True or false? FALSE! Willpower (like gas in a tank) is a finite resource. You can do powerful things with willpower, but sometimes willpower fails or you simply run out of it. Jay Papasan, co-author of The ONE Thing, is back to share what our team discovered about the willpower myth so that you can be more productive.   In this episode you will learn... [1:00] What willpower is… and what it isn’t. [2:10] Why your willpower is never unlimited. [3:30] How to refuel your cognitive stamina. [4:38] ONE little trick to keep you focused (without a coffee break). [5:33] AH-HA Moment: When you should focus on your most important work. [7:26] Why you should make important decisions when you have more willpower. [8:21] Why being extraordinary is a cumulative process. [11:45] How you can create a positive halo effect in your life by doing this for just 15 minutes a day. [14:20] How this big misconception about The ONE Thing holds you back. [14:42] The ONE thing to implement from this episode.   The ONE Thing to Implement From This Episode:The ONE Thing isn’t about picking the right ONE thing – it’s about picking something. Pick something that you can do for yourself or your business, first thing in the morning, that will give you positive momentum. It can be as simple as making your bed or working for your first 15 minutes in the office… just give yourself a WIN!   Links & Tools From This Episode “Do You Believe These Six Productivity Myths?”   AWESOME FREE RESOURCES FOR YOU! Make the most out of your willpower with our cheat sheet! Form your first power habit with your 66 Day Challenge Calendar Check out our awesome blog! [FREE Training] How to Start Time Blocking TODAY!   Production & Development for The ONE Thing Podcast by Podcast MastersMentioned 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 working hard and still struggling to scale your business? You might be making business too complicated. Cameron Herold has scaled multiple companies to over $100M by keeping things simple. He’s on the show to teach you... simple techniques that will set you up for long-term success. why business is not as complicated as we make it. how to avoid burnout.   In this episode you will learn... [1:50] Why focusing on this ONE metric will solve almost any business problem. [3:48] How to hone your focus. [4:46] How time blocking will help you do the things that matter most to you AND scale a business. [7:14] How to leverage The Five F’s to avoid business burnout and bring your best self home. [9:13] Why working nights and weekends isn’t worth it. [11:42] How to create a work sanctuary and de-stress (even if you work from home). [14:00] ONE exercise to reconnect with your childhood hobbies and passions. [16:25] How you can choose to be a human BEING versus a human DOING. [21:15] How to make yourself a successful and passionate role model for your kids. [24:23] How you can use leverage to create momentum. [31:12] Simple computer shortcuts that can save you a ton of time. [33:28] The ONE thing to implement from this episode.   The ONE Thing to Implement From This Episode: You will blow the doors off of your business if, on a daily basis, you just focus on the things you can do that will create the most impact. We challenge you to start tomorrow. Make a list of five things that you need to get done tomorrow. Put them in order from highest impact to lowest impact. Place the list somewhere you will see it all day. First thing tomorrow, start working on item one. Don’t do anything else until it’s done. Repeat with each item until you are done with your work day. Even if you don’t finish everything, you will still complete your most important work.   Links & Tools From This Episode TextExpander - Keyboard shortcut app for Mac & Windows CommitTo3 - Accountability app Affordable Ways to Delegate: Fiverr | UpWork | Hire My Mom Cameron’s Books: Double Double by Cameron Herold: Amazon | Audible The Miracle Morning For Entrepreneurs by Hal Elrod & Cameron Herold: Amazon | Audible Meetings Suck by Cameron Herold: Amazon   AWESOME FREE RESOURCES FOR YOU! Form your first power habit with your 66 Day Challenge Calendar Check out our awesome blog! [FREE Training] How to Start Time Blocking TODAY!   Production & Development for The ONE Thing Podcast by Podcast MastersMentioned 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 like you’re the only person struggling to get everything done? Don’t worry – everyone struggles with productivity sometimes. In this episode we’re going to answer 20 powerful questions that fans of The ONE Thing asked about productivity during our monthly webinar. We host a monthly webinar series because we want to add more value to your life. If you want to sign up for our next FREE monthly webinar, head over to the1thing.com/webinars.   In this episode you will learn... [3:45] How to maintain momentum while working on your ONE thing. [5:36] How to avoid distractions. [8:07] Two strategies for practicing mindfulness when your mind is a distraction. [9:15] How to accomplish BIG goals through small and consistent action. [11:25] How to delegate like a millionaire. [14:00] How to get out of your inbox – and stay out. [16:03] Why you need to enlist support to focus on your ONE thing. [20:55] Why you should share your goals (and failures) with the most important people in your life. [24:39] Why trying to focus on many things will make everything harder. [29:02] How to optimize your energy throughout the day. [30:07] What you can do when the job being asked of you is not aligned with your ONE thing. [32:10] How to say no without ticking people off. [35:14] How to help motivation find you. [37:38] How to stop yourself from looking at social media while you are focused on your ONE thing. [39:03] How to affect change in unproductive people. [41:30] How to leverage your 4-1-1 to overcome procrastination. [43:55] One 60-second exercise that will help hone your focus. [47:42] Why surrounding yourself with the right people will help clarify your ONE thing.   The ONE Thing to Implement From This Episode: Focus is like a muscle. To strengthen your focus, you need to exercise that muscle every day. Start right now taking action on one thing for just 60 seconds. Can you prove to yourself that you can be present for the next 60 seconds? If so, GREAT! Now it’s about making it a habit and expanding your focus time, over time.  Links & Tools From This Episode Sign up for our next FREE monthly webinar Like our Facebook Page to catch our Facebook Live sessions twice a week Add us on Snapchat @the1thingbook for daily updates  AWESOME FREE RESOURCES FOR YOU! Form your first power habit with your 66 Day Challenge Calendar Check out our awesome blog! [FREE Training] How to Start Time Blocking TODAY!   Production & Development for The ONE Thing Podcast by Podcast MastersMentioned 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