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348. Proven Practices for Setting Goals as a Couple Apr 25, 2022

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Imagine what becomes possible when you and your most important relationships get on the same page about your future. Spoiler alert: Everything.

Jay and Wendy Papasan have been setting goals together for the last 14 years. As a result, they have a stronger relationship and a bigger life than they could ever imagine. So much of their success is a credit to the framework they’ve established for how they communicate, how they think big, and how they make an impact in the world.

You’re going to hear them share the proven framework that’s catapulted their success and so many other people who’ve attended our goal-setting retreats.

If you would like to join in on this experience, we strongly recommend you join our Goal Setting Retreat at the1thing.com/setmygoals.

To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: the1thing.com/pods.

In this episode, you will learn…

[04:41] What a couple’s goal-setting retreat looks like
[08:07] The importance of getting in alignment with your life or business partner
[17:27] How to enlist the support of someone who is resistant to goal setting
[32:38] What you can do if there is a struggle around who will lead your couple’s goal-setting retreat

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347. ONE Word That Will Change Your Life Apr 18, 2022

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On April 1st, 2022, The ONE Thing book turned nine years old. To celebrate nine years of helping people discover their lead domino, prioritize what matters most, and achieve extraordinary results, we’re looking back at our top nine favorite podcast episodes.

Extraordinary results become possible when you are clear on what you are saying yes to.

We can’t say yes to everything. When you set up dominos, the path to knocking them all down doesn’t involve flicking at them randomly one at a time. You set them up, line them up, and whack away at the first one. But so many people doubt that they can find that ONE Thing when it feels like they have so many things to focus on.

Every year, Jon Gordon identifies one word that he’s going to focus on, a word that brings purpose to what he does. He uses that one word every single day to bring clarity to his actions. Using the tools Jon mentions in this episode will help you bring focus to every aspect of your life, too.

If you are inspired by this episode and want to bring more focus to your life, visit getoneword.com to build an action plan using free available resources.

To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: the1thing.com/pods.

In this episode, you will learn…

[02:34] Where the idea for the one word came from
[04:34] What “One Word that Will Change Your Life” is about
[10:55] How one word can transform your life
[16:55] How to use a word to drive your actions
[24:45] How one word helps you say no more often

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346. How to Prioritize Family Over Business & Still Succeed Professionally Apr 11, 2022

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Extraordinary results become possible when you are clear on what you are saying yes to.

If you are inspired by this episode and want to bring more focus to your life, visit getoneword.com to build an action plan using free available resources.

To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: the1thing.com/pods.

In this episode, you will learn…

[02:34] Where the idea for the one word came from
[04:34] What “One Word that Will Change Your Life” is about
[10:55] How one word can transform your life
[16:55] How to use a word to drive your actions
[24:45] How one word helps you say no more often

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345. How to Succeed in Health, Relationships and Money Apr 04, 2022

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On April 1st, 2022, The ONE Thing book turns nine years old. To celebrate nine years of helping people discover their lead domino, prioritize what matters most, and helping people achieve extraordinary results, we’re looking back at our top nine favorite podcast episodes.

How do you succeed in health, your relationships, and with your money when there is so much uncertainty in the world?

With all that’s going on, a lot of us have been facing challenges. Our health routines have been disrupted, our relationships have been strained, and a lot of our financial worlds have been rocked.

Today, you’re going to hear stories from two groups of The ONE Thing members. One is a husband and wife couple who have gone on a journey of transforming their health, their wealth, and their relationship. The other is a corporate attorney who has leveraged The ONE Thing’s goal setting principles to not only maintain a thriving career this year but make sure she’s showing up as a wife and as a mother first.

To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: the1thing.com/pods.

In this episode, you will learn...

[04:11] Where Matt and Malinda were before The ONE Thing
[06:58] Getting on the same page with their goals
[14:20] How going through the goal setting framework helped prepare for the unpredictable
[21:04] What to do when you’re treading water
[27:19] Giving yourself permission to do one thing at a time
[30:48] Going from naively confident to having actual confidence
[38:25] Creating an accountability group
[39:41] Where to start
[45:59] How you can join the Goal Setting Retreat

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344. How a Special Forces Senior Leader Uses The ONE Thing Mar 28, 2022

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You know what it’s like to question why you’re here, to feel like you’re working long and hard but deep down wonder if you’re doing the right thing, to look up at the end of the day, know you were busy, but question whether you actually got anything done. We all face these problems – some of us more than others.

Lionel Strong has faced all of these challenges in a unique way throughout his career of over 20 years with the US Army Special Forces as a Green Beret. Today, he is the Command Sergeant Major within the Army – essentially the COO of the military. We discuss how he came across The ONE Thing, how he struggled to identify his purpose beyond his teams, what it looks like to prioritize things when everything feels like a top priority, and how to strike better counterbalance with your family when your job could otherwise consume so much.

Where do you have the biggest opportunity for improvement? What's The ONE Thing you can do, such that by doing it, everything else would be easier or unnecessary? If you are not yet clear on your core values, pick up our Core Values Deck. If you’re an individual struggling to prioritize in your life, check out our Jumpstart Workshop. And if you want to bring this to your team, request a consultation and we will line up a time to connect.

To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: the1thing.com/pods.

In this episode, you will learn...

[03:50] Why a Special Forces officer was seeking out The ONE Thing
[07:15] The cost of not knowing your purpose
[11:25] How your core values can lead to clarity of purpose
[16:28] The difference between being effective and being efficient
[18:41] How to fail without being a failure
[23:09] How to inspire your team
[27:09] Ways to strike a counterbalance between work and family
[35:30] Setting boundaries for when you’re available

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Core Values Deck

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343. Using The ONE Thing as a Working Mom to Be More Present When it Matters Most | Casey Gocel Mar 21, 2022

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If you’re like most people, you know what it feels like to reach a point of burnout. No matter how much you love your work, you just can’t put any more hours in because it feels like your life is falling apart.

That’s where The ONE Thing comes in. It’s not just a productivity tool, but a way of radically transforming your life by allowing you to focus on what matters most in all areas.

Casey Gocel, a returning guest, is now five years into her journey of living The ONE Thing. She shares the things she has learned over the years on how to be more present at home with her family, and how to deal with the guilt of being a working mom.

We hope that you identify ONE Thing that you can put into practice that will help you be more present when it matters most.

To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: the1thing.com/pods.

In this episode, you will learn...

[02:10] Where Casey was when we first spoke to her
[11:10] Setting rules for your time and holding yourself and others accountable
[14:35] Embracing the principles of The ONE Thing in all areas of your life
[16:14] How to handle mom guilt as a working mother
[29:45] Casey’s advice for working moms

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342. Build Your Own Business, Be Your Own Boss | Brian Scudamore Mar 14, 2022

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So many of us have dreams of starting a business, but it’s often fear of the unknown that stops us from pursuing those dreams. If you’re an employee, giving up those golden handcuffs can be difficult. Sometimes it takes waiting until the pain of our current situation is unbearable to necessitate change.

For Brian Scudamore, founder of 1-800-GOT-JUNK and its parent company O2E Brands, that pain was realizing that what started out as a way to pay for college was actually what he was meant to do – even if that meant disappointing his family.

Now, over thirty years later, Brian is sharing what he knows about building businesses in his new book, BYOB: Build Your Own Business, Be Your Own Boss.

When you’re starting towards a new goal, it can be deflating to attach yourself to an ideal outcome and constantly measure your success by whether or not you’ve achieved it. Instead, align yourself with the journey and know that each step is a victory. If you want to get started on a business of your own, check out Brian’s new book, BYOB: Build Your Own Business, Be Your Own Boss.

To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: the1thing.com/pods.

In this episode, you will learn...

[02:37] What inspired Brian to write the book BYOB
[04:10] What stops most people from taking the leap into business ownership
[07:15] Finding the commitment necessary to build a business
[12:03] The mistakes most new entrepreneurs make
[18:12] Finding vision in your business
[22:50] How to identify your role in the company and what else needs leveraging
[31:00] How to dream big
[35:31] What to expect from BYOB

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LinkedIn: ca.linkedin.com/in/scudamore
Read: BYOB: Build Your Own Business, Be Your Own Boss
Read: WTF (Willing To Fail)

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341. Are You in the Right Seat Doing the Right Things? with Mark Lloyd Mar 07, 2022

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Today’s episode begs a few questions. What’s the right job for you? What do you do exceptionally well that brings value to the people around you and the greater organization? And, where are you spending your time that doesn’t align with the answers to those questions?

Every single one of us wants to have the perfect job, a job that we love to do, that we are great at, that fulfills us, and that creates value. That said, most of us know what it feels like to question if we’re heading in the right direction at all.

Mark takes us through his journey to discovering what the right seat was for him and his business – and unpacks his realization that the long-term success of his company could no longer depend solely on him.

If you would like support on your own journey, visit the1thing.com, where individuals can learn about our Jumpstart Workshop, or where organizational leaders can request a consultation to bring The ONE Thing to their business.

To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: the1thing.com/pods.

In this episode, you will learn...

[03:34] Moving from being a contributor to a leader
[14:29] Getting clarity on your role
[20:59] How to get your team to buy in on The ONE Thing
[26:08] Creating a culture that supports the whole person

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340. Are You Interested or Committed to Your Goals? Phillip Stutts Feb 28, 2022

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Sometimes, it takes having a massive amount of pain in your life to force you to make a change. We’ve all done it.

We know what we should be doing – but sometimes we just don’t do it. That is, until we get to a point where there is no other option. That’s when an interest in making a change turns into a commitment to making a change, at the point where the pain of resisting change finally outweighs the discomfort of having to change.

In this episode, we hear the story of Phillip Stutts. He was seeing massive success at the start of his entrepreneurial journey, at the expense of feeling extraordinary amounts of pain in his personal life. Once he hit the tipping point where he could no longer take it, he set out to answer the question: How can I thrive both personally and professionally?

That’s when he was introduced to The ONE Thing.

If you find yourself wanting some guidance on your journey, visit the1thing.com. If you’re a leader of an organization and would like to have a conversation about what it looks like to implement this within your organization, you can request a consultation. And if you’re an individual, check out our Jumpstart Workshop to help you go deep on The ONE Thing.

To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: the1thing.com/pods.

In this episode, you will learn...

[03:36] Making change when the pain gets to be too much
[06:23] Applying political strategy to business marketing
[09:30] The tradeoff between business success and family life
[13:56] How The ONE Thing can help you find balance and prioritize your life
[23:16] How to align your marketing with The ONE Thing
[31:46] The lead domino to up your marketing game
[33:13] How to define your success for the year

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339. Create Lasting Love ONE Conversation at a Time with Susan Scott Feb 21, 2022

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Do you know your Seven Circles? In life, there are seven key areas that deserve our focus and attention: Our spiritual life, our physical health, our personal life, our key relationships, our job, our business, and our finances.

If you’re listening to this show, you probably naturally focus on your job, your business, and your finances. The problem is, those three areas are like rubber balls. If you drop them, they bounce back. The other four areas are more like glass balls. If you drop them, they can be scuffed, cracked, or shattered completely.

In this episode, we focus in on one of those areas, key relationships. The truth is, we can naturally give our professional life so much attention that we don’t show up purposefully in the relationships that matter most to us. Susan Scott is the author of Fierce Conversations, which we’ve highlighted in the past. Her newest book, Fierce Love, takes those principles and applies them to your romantic relationships.

Among many other things, she teaches us that relationships fail gradually, and then suddenly. This is an important conversation for all of us.

We hope that this helps you begin to have the conversations you’ve been meaning to with the people in your life that matter most. Identify The ONE Thing you can do, such that by doing it, everything else becomes easier or unnecessary. That could be picking up the book, Fierce Love, or having that first conversation. Whatever it is, the important thing is that you act on it and turn this time spent into an investment.

To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: the1thing.com/pods.

In this episode, you will learn...

[03:20] Why we need to have fierce conversations in our personal lives
[10:18] How focusing on yourself can create a stronger relationship
[17:11] The importance of setting non-negotiable conditions in your relationships
[22:06] How to turn an argument into a conversation
[34:51] Why most people are bad at confrontation—and how to get better at it
[46:06] The ONE Thing you can do to start having fierce conversations

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