This week we discuss 'The One Thing' by Gary Keller & Jay Papasan. A really interesting read in the area of productivity and lifestyle design which covers the way in which we can prioritise daily actions which serve our greater goals. We talk about the lies we live; by that everything matters equally, that multitasking is possible and how work/life balance isn't a thing amongst others. Also... The Focusing Questions: 'What's the ONE THING I can do such by doing that everything else will be easier or unnecessary'. We also unpack the concepts of the domino effect, extreme pareto, living by priority, living with purpose, sitting in discomfort of letting other areas of life fall behind as you pursue your one thing, living for productivity and time blocking. A really great way to view the different areas of your life and to put what matters first to get the greatest results in line with your values!

Hope you enjoy.

Will & Luke.

00:00 Introductions

02:20 The concept of 'The One Thing'

05:20 The Lies (1. Everything Matters Equally 2. Multitasking 3. A DisciplinedLife 4. Willpower Is Always on Will-Call 5. A Balanced Life 6. Big Is Bad)

10:03 Maintenance Habits vs Action Habits (and work life balance)

19:53 The Focusing Question 'What's the ONE THING I can do such by doing that everything else will be easier or unnecessary' (Big Picture, Small Focus) (The Domino Effect) (Extreme Pareto)

27:00 Live by Priority (We can have many priorities but there must be one thing right now It's in the journey) (Sitting with discomfort)

30:20 The ONE Thing across different life areas and distractions

37:00 Technology boundaries and distractions

39:45 The impact of these concepts on relationships (being present, deepening relationships)

41:15 Living with Purpose (making sure your daily actions honour this - + WHEN OUR DAILY ACTIONS FULFILL A BIGGER PURPOSE is when we are most happy) (An example)

42:00 The role of habits and finding ones that contribute towards other goals (and routines)

50:40 Planning your life, work and time off. (Time blocking)

54:45 The Four Thieves of our time, energy and attention: 1. Inability to say No 2. Fear of Chaos 3. Poor Health Habits 4. Environment doesn't support goals.

58:45 Final reflections

Find the book: https://the1thing.com/

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#39 The ONE Thing (Gary Keller & Jay Papasan, 2012)