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433. 10 Life-Changing Lessons from The ONE Thing

The ONE Thing

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The Importance of Simplicity in Achieving Extraordinary Results

The key principle behind achieving extraordinary results is simplicity. There is a strong temptation to make concepts and tools more complicated than they should be, but the essence lies in simplicity and clarity. The focusing question and the 411 are tools designed to maintain clarity on the most important things, and it's crucial to resist the temptation of turning them into project management tools. Complexity is the enemy of execution, as it provides more places to hide from taking action. When something isn't happening in business, it's important to question if making it more complicated is a way to avoid taking necessary action.

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