The ONE Thing

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107. What Happens When You Live Your ONE Thing (and When You Don't) | Kathy Ver Eecke Jan 11, 2018

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We don't just want to pump you up with this podcast – we want to ask the tough questions so that you can look in the mirror and be more accountable for your results. We think this is why people who live The ONE Thing achieve so much. Today we're sharing a conversation with one of you, Kathy Ver Eecke, who was taking massive action and getting things done... until life got in the way. If you put yourself in Kathy's shoes and ask yourself the same questions, you will experience, first hand, what accountability feels like.

The ONE Thing to Implement From This Episode:

We believe that your potential is so much higher than you think is possible – and we will fight, every single day, to get you to those possibilities. And sometimes that means having tough conversations. If you are not living Your ONE Thing, ask yourself the same questions that we asked Kathy. What is the ONE thing you can do to get (back) on track?

In this episode you will learn...

[5:30] How you can start living Your ONE Thing
[27:30] What you can do to get back on track towards your goals after you lose focus.
[36:15] What you can do if you are struggling to live Your ONE Thing.

Links & Tools From This Episode

Join the Living Your ONE Thing Community: The1thing.com/membership
Create your own 411: the1thing.com/411

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106. Start Your Year With Momentum: How We Planned Our Year & What We're Doing Differently Jan 08, 2018

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The beginning of a new year is a perfect time to look at your business and your life and ask yourself a simple question: what do I want to do differently? Building momentum begins with a good strategy, so we want to pull the curtain back and share how we planned our year, and the specific things that we're going to do differently this year so that we can achieve extraordinary results.

The ONE Thing to Implement From This Episode:

Out of everything that we covered in this episode – slowing down to make the right plan, evolving vs. reinventing, daring to take the model and evolve it, or moving from E to P – where is your opportunity for growth? What is the ONE most potent step you can take to move forward with momentum?

In this episode you will learn...

[1:50] Why you need to slow down and block off some time so that you can create the right plan.
[8:00] Why you should evolve your strategies instead of reinventing the wheel.
[17:50] How to move from Entrepreneurial to Purposeful.

Links & Tools From This Episode

Join the Living Your ONE Thing Community: The1thing.com/membership
Create your own 411: the1thing.com/411

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105. Coaching People to Their Possibilities | Gene Rivers Jan 04, 2018

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If you are hitting a ceiling of achievement in your life, then you are missing a person – either in the form of a mentor or leverage. Today we are focusing on the leverage side; the people who can take things off of your plate so that you can focus on the 20% work that will allow you to achieve extraordinary results. In episode 50, we talked to today's guest, Gene Rivers, about how he and his wife run nine successful businesses, while still finding time to vacation four months out of the year and devote time to their family every day. Gene is only able to do this because he leverages the people around him and coaches them to achieve more – and today he shares how you can do that too.

The ONE Thing to Implement From This Episode:

After you listen to the episode, take a moment to reflect on these questions:

– What are you currently doing that's helping your people achieve their life goals – and what are you doing that's stopping your people from achieving their goals?

– Many of us want to be liked, and because of that, we avoid tough conversations that should happen with the people in our world. Are you contributing to their goals, or are you contaminating them by allowing them to remain in your world when it's not the right fit?

– Are you clear on what the standards for performance in your organization are? Are you bringing focus and accountability to the actions and metrics that need to be completed to achieve the goal?

– Finally, what is the ONE thing you can do that will allow you to show up as a better leader and coach your people to their possibilities?

In this episode you will learn...

[7:50] Why you need empire builders to your team (and how you can identify them).
[15:25] How you can leverage a weekly checkup to create more accountability.
[28:30] How you can set everyone in your team up for success (and how you can help people who aren't succeeding).

Links & Tools From This Episode

Connect with Gene at GeneRivers.info
Do you want a model for weekly accountability? Join the Living Your ONE Thing Community: The1thing.com/membership

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104. Your Best Year Ever | Michael Hyatt Jan 01, 2018

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When were you taught how to set and achieve your goals? Most of us were never taught this valuable life skill in school, but it's not too late to learn now. In this episode, New York Times Bestselling Author Michael Hyatt joins us to share his new book, which will help you make 2018 Your Best Year Ever.

The ONE Thing to Implement From This Episode:

What is the one thing you can take action on that will allow you to achieve your goals for this year - and will you commit to actually taking action? It all starts with identifying the motivation behind the goal; WHY do these goals matter to you? Your WHY needs to be so big that it compels you to take action, even when you don't want to.

In this episode you will learn...

[4:30] Why you sometimes need to dream BIG if you want to get clarity on your future goals.
[6:50] How this ONE limiting belief holds back business owners and leaders (and how you can crush it).
[12:00] How you can use the SMARTER goal-setting system.
[18:00] The difference between a project and a goal.
[23:40] How you can build a tribe that supports you (and why you should).

Links & Tools From This Episode

Connect with Michael: MichaelHyatt.com | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram
Get your copy of Your Best Year Ever by Michael Hyatt
Build your tribe better with Platform University

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103. Establishing Healthy Habits for the New Year | Tom Bilyeu Dec 28, 2017

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Do you want to make a positive change in your health in 2018? We all set goals, but it takes proper planning and tools to implement them successfully. And there's no better person to teach us about healthy habits than returning guest Tom Bilyeu, CEO of Impact Theory & Co-Founder of Quest Nutrition. He knows how to equip himself with incredible power habits that allow him to achieve extraordinary results in less time, and he is generous enough to share how he does it with you.

The ONE Thing to Implement From This Episode:

If you want to succeed in establish healthy habits in 2018, you need to have a roadmap - and you need to write it down.

– Start with a BIG goal - the thing you care about that lights you on fire.

– Then work backward and write down every step along the way. There might be 30 points, or there might be 130 points on that map.

– Once you know what the plan is, you can execute it.

In this episode you will learn...

[6:10] How building habits can elevate you from average to extraordinary.
[12:00] The ONE simple piece of knowledge you need if you want to make a lifestyle change.
[22:10] How you can focus on health when you have a spouse and kids.
[26:50] What you need to do if you want to stay motivated.
[28:45] Tom's morning routine (and how you can leverage these habits).
[34:00] Why you should be awash in shame when you choose to check email before doing your most important work.
[37:10] How you can leverage modeling to achieve extraordinary success.

Links & Tools From This Episode

Learn more at ImpactTheory.com
Connect with Tom: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram
Join the Living Your ONE Thing Community - The1thing.com/membership Form your first power habit with your 66 Day Challenge Calendar

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102. Clarity on Your ONE Thing & Managing Your Time | Jethro Jones Dec 25, 2017

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We love to share stories about how people just like you are living the surprisingly simple truth behind extraordinary results, whether those people are business owners, employees, parents, or, in this case, educators. Jethro Jones is a high school principal and the host of the Transformative Principal podcast. He conducted an incredible interview with Geoff, and we immediately knew it was something we had to share with you because it gets right to the heart of how you can live The ONE Thing.

The ONE Thing to Implement From This Episode:

Out of everything mentioned in this episode, what is the ONE thing that you are not doing that you can start doing, immediately? Make sure that is is something you CAN do – something that you actually have the capacity to do.

In this episode you will learn...

[2:20] What happens when you protect time to do your most important work.
[5:45] What happens when you start saying NO to the 80% work.
[8:45] How you can communicate more effectively with the people you work with.
[14:00] How to enforce standards in your world (so that you can get what you want when you want it).
[24:00] Questions you can ask to get clarity on what Your ONE Thing should be.

Links & Tools From This Episode

Connect with Jethro: JethroJones.com | Twitter | Facebook
Listen to The Transformative Principal Podcast
Join the Living Your ONE Thing Community - The1thing.com/membership

Production & Development for The ONE Thing Podcast by Podcast Masters

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101. How To Develop the Confidence to Live Your Purpose | Sheryl Kline Dec 21, 2017

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Do you ever feel purposeless? We know finding clarity and purpose is difficult, so we're approaching it from a different angle today: how you can develop the courageous mindset you need to develop purpose, because we believe that anyone can have world-class purpose. Sheryl Kline is an author, speaker, and coach who trains high-performance athletes in Mental Toughness. She shares the small but significant difference between you and an Olympian, and how you can close the gap between where you are and extraordinary results.

The ONE Thing to Implement From This Episode:

You don't need to, and shouldn't, go on this journey by yourself. Nobody succeeds alone. So, who are your five? Or, as Jim Rohn puts it, who are the five people you spend the most time with? Are they where you want to be, and are they living their ONE thing? If the answer is no, you need to join the Living Your ONE Thing Community because that is what you'll get. We will help you believe in your DNA that you can do this, and discover what you want to be. Go to the1thing.com/membership to join our community.

In this episode you will learn...

[4:05] What creates the gap between high achievers and everyone else.
[7:00] How you can use positive affirmation to develop a more purposeful mindset.
[11:10] Why you need to practice being purposeful (and how to practice deliberately).
[12:40] Why you need to align yourself with an expert and put an accountability structure in place.
[15:00] How you can commit to progress (instead of perfection).

Links & Tools From This Episode

Get FREE Mental Toughness resources at SherylKline.com/theonething
Connect with Sheryl: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram
The1thing.com/membership
Join the Living Your ONE Thing Community ThinkUp - Positive Affirmations App

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100. How to Have Fierce Conversations That Can Change Your Entire Business | Susan Scott Dec 18, 2017

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If you want to live an extraordinary life, you have to master something – but it only has to be ONE thing. For many of us, mastering the ability to communicate with other people, or connect with others, is the ONE thing that will make everything else easier or unnecessary. Today, we sit down with someone who has mastered the art of asking great questions: Susan Scott, the author of Fierce Conversations. This episode is so meaningful for us, and we think it will mean just as much for you because Susan models a Fierce Conversation live. If you put yourself in our shoes and answer each question honestly, you will experience how profound having Fierce Conversations can be, and what will be possible if you invite more conversations like these into your relationships.

The ONE Thing to Implement From This Episode:

Identify a relationship in your life that is not where you want it to be; a relationship that matters to you, and is hurting. If the conversation IS the relationship, what do your conversations have to look like moving forward so that you can feel better about where that relationship is? Remember, this talk doesn't have to be intense or negative – it can come from a place of love, and it can be delivered with candor and care.

In this episode you will learn...

[12:30] What the 4 goals of a Fierce Conversation are.
[19:00] ONE thing that many business owners are doing that ruins their businesses (and their relationships).
[25:15] the ONE thing you can do to make connecting on a deeper level easier.
[36:30] What a Fierce Conversation sounds like.
[1:00:30] How you can leverage Fierce Conversations in your life.

Links & Tools From This Episode

Learn more about Fierce Conversations at FierceInc.com
Connect with Fierce Inc: Facebook | Twitter | LinkedIn
Fierce Conversations: Achieving Success at Work & in Life, One Conversation at a Time
Get your FREE audiobook copy of Fierce Conversations! We cannot give a book a higher endorsement than we give Fierce Conversations. Learning how to communicate on this level can truly change your life. If you go to audible.com/onething or text ONETHING to 500500, you can create a free account and get a free credit for your first book – we suggest you make it Fierce Conversations.

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99. Do You Have the Courage to Grow? Turn Learning Upside Down with Laura Sandefer Dec 14, 2017

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Many of you have asked us the same question: How do I teach the principles from The ONE Thing to my kids? We want to teach our kids how to focus, set goals, and think so that they can get what they need when they need it, but this stuff isn't taught in schools... or is it? Laura Sandefer and her husband co-founded The Acton Academy. This is the school that Jay Papasan sends his kids to, and they are transforming the way that kids learn. We discuss what Acton's schooling looks like, and how you can show up at a higher level to develop your children into extraordinary people.

The ONE Thing to Implement From This Episode:

As parents, we need a mindset shift. Luckily, there are many opportunities to do so. You just have to take action. If you need more inspiration, head over to ActonAcademyParents.com and choose just ONE blog post to take action on this week.

In this episode you will learn...

[2:10] How Acton turns learning upside down.
[13:00] 3 things you can do to incorporate more purpose and goal-setting in your family life.
[28:45] The ONE thing you can do, as a parent, to develop your children at an extraordinary level.

AWESOME FREE RESOURCES FOR YOU!

The Kick Ass Guide To Accountability Form your first power habit with your 66 Day Challenge Calendar
[FREE Training] How to Start Time Blocking TODAY!

Links & Tools From This Episode

Learn more at ActonAcademyParents.com
Check out Acton Academy: ActonAcademy.org
Courage to Grow: How Acton Academy Turns Learning Upside Down by Laura Sandefer

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98. Being Accountable and Taking Responsibility for Your Results | Kerri Mees Dec 11, 2017

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We're always on our own road to mastery, trying to figure out how we can serve you better. So, anytime someone leaves the Living Your ONE Thing community, we make it a point to ask them a few questions. Today we're sharing one of those conversations, a chat with Kerri Mees, because it is so powerful. We've come to realize that accountability starts by looking in the mirror, and no podcast or program will make a difference in your life if you are not, first and foremost, the type of person who chooses to be accountable. What type of person will you choose to be?

The ONE Thing to Implement From This Episode:

You can change the direction of your future – if you are willing to accept that you can have anything you want by, first and foremost, narrowing your focus and doing the things that matter most. We believe that you can do this. You just have to get up and practice every single day – and it only gets easier with support. If you want to take the next step, we are here for you in the Living Your ONE Thing Community, and we will be your accountability partners. You can join by going to the1thing.com/membership.

In this episode you will learn...

[3:20] Why asking for help is an essential part of the road to mastery.
[9:20] Why you need to manage your expectations for immediate results (if you want to achieve lasting success).
[26:20] Why you shouldn't give up, even if the process is hard or boring.

AWESOME FREE RESOURCES FOR YOU!

The Kick Ass Guide To Accountability Form your first power habit with your 66 Day Challenge Calendar Check out our awesome blog!

Links & Tools From This Episode

the1thing.com/membership
Get your FREE audiobook copy of Perennial Seller! Geoff and Jay have been listening to Ryan Holiday’s new book, Perennial Seller, which is all about creating work that lasts (and then marketing it).
If you go to audible.com/onething or text ONETHING to 500500, you can create a free account and get a free credit for your first book – we suggest you make it Perennial Seller: The Art of Making and Marketing Work that Lasts.

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