The One Thing

If you've been following us since the beginning, you may have noticed that many of our guests are not big names.   Most of the time, we're interviewing people just like you: real people who are living The ONE Thing and getting results. We share these episodes because we want you to know what's possible when you take action.   Today we're sharing a case study of someone who joined our implementation program as soon as we started offering it. Hearing the story of how Adam Wolfe transformed his life warms our heart, and we hope it will inspire you to take action, too.     The ONE Thing to Implement From This Episode: People like you and Adam who take action and start to get results are starting a movement – one that will help 100 million people take back control of their time.   Together, we can change the world by empowering others.   Will you commit to joining us and being the type of person who takes action? Will you commit to surrounding yourself with the people who will lift yo

Can you imagine transforming your health, business, income, finances, and marriage by doing just ONE simple thing?   Today we are going to hear a story from one of you, who dared to do what so many do not: when they finished listening to an episode of this podcast, they took action.   Adam Bordes thought BIG regarding his vision and then got clarity on the ONE action he needed to make everything else easier or unnecessary – and you can do it too.     The ONE Thing to Implement From This Episode: When you are done listening to this episode, will you dare to take action?   Don't do anything else – simply pause and ask yourself, "What is the ONE thing I can do to make everything else easier or unnecessary?"   Open up your calendar and find time this week to get started. Extraordinary results are waiting for you.   In this episode you will learn... [2:45] How identifying the right lead domino will set you up for success. [6:10] How accountability creates an opportunity for chang

Building a lasting legacy requires learning how to succeed through others, but before you can do that, you have to show up as a leader.   We have been looking at how to develop our own leadership skills, and what we've learned from today's guest, Jocko Willink, has blown our minds – so we want to share it with you.   Jocko is the author of Extreme Ownership and a retired United States Navy SEAL commander (he was the commander of the titular sniper in the movie American Sniper). His stories will help shift your mindset about extreme ownership and discipline – and if you make these shifts, it will transform how you show up as a leader and your ability to deliver extraordinary results.   The ONE Thing to Implement From This Episode: Imagine where you'll be in three months if you do this every day:   – Before you go to bed, write down the critical things you need to do tomorrow. – Wake up early in the morning & exercise – Attack that list and get those things done.   In this episode y

Everyone has at least one person who truly matters to them... and many of us are doing ONE thing that is harming that relationship.   In The ONE Thing, Gary and Jay lay out the seven most important areas of your life: spirituality, physical health, personal, relationships, job, business, and finances. We often set goals around our jobs, businesses, and finances... but those are rubber balls, and if we drop them they can bounce back. Spirituality, physical health, personal life, and relationships are glass balls – if you drop one of them, it will shatter.   Lewis Howes is the New York Times Bestselling author of The School of Greatness and The Mask of Masculinity, and he joins the show to share why you are hurting your most valuable relationships and the ONE thing you can do to turn it all around.   We recorded this conversation as part of our monthly ONE Thing webinar series. Every month, we feature an incredible author so that you can learn directly from them and ask questions. If you want to

Do you wake up every single day intentionally adding value to specific relationships?   Too many of us take our relationships for granted, and we aren't approaching our relationships with a strategy – but nurturing the relationships that matter most is an under-appreciated and transformative power habit.   Steve Sims has built a legacy out of forming relationships at a very high level. He is the author of Bluefishing: The Art of Making Things Happen and the Founder of Bluefish, a concierge service for the elite of the elite. If you want to visit the Titanic, get married by the Pope, or have dinner at the footsteps of Michelangelo's David while being serenaded by Andrea Bocelli, Steve is the man who can make it happen – and he can do that because of the relationships he has formed.   The ONE Thing to Implement From This Episode: We want you to think intentionally about the people in your life. Write down a list of everyone you like, and if you write down a name that you actually don't like you w

When Hurricane Harvey devastated southern Texas, we at Keller Williams canceled a national convention so we could focus on relief efforts.   We auctioned off the guest seat for an episode of the show, and Craig Goodliffe earned it with a very generous donation – but this conversation ended up being extremely valuable because Craig has been living The ONE Thing for years.   Craig shares how he says NO, and how he leverages virtual assistants so that he can focus on his most important work. In the second half of the episode, we grill Craig and ask a series of questions that you can use to find clarity and transform your life.     The ONE Thing to Implement From This Episode: Out of everything in this episode, what is the ONE thing you can do that will make focusing on your most important work easier or unnecessary?   In this episode you will learn... [2:00] How the 5th productivity thief steals your time. [5:05] How to get clarity on the ONE thing that is stealing most of your time. [13

Most people are currently wasting at least 20% of their time – but you can take that time back, in less than 30 days.   Marc King is a regional director and coach within Keller Williams, which gives him a unique perspective when it comes to controlling our time. With his help, we created this training on overcoming some of the biggest challenges you have with your time and the easy way you can take back control of it.   This training ended up being really helpful for some members of the Keller Williams family, so we also wanted to share it with all of you.   There's a visual component to this episode. If you'd like to watch it, click this link to go to the1thing.com/podcasts/91.     The ONE Thing to Implement From This Episode: As always, we challenge you to think BIG about executing these lessons on a very high level, and then go really small. Out of everything in this episode, what is the ONE thing you can do that will make everything else easier or unnecessary?   We discussed

Ray Bard is one of the most successful business publishers in the world. He published The ONE Thing and the best-selling sales book of all time, The Little Red Book of Selling. Ray's newest bestseller is Fired Up! Selling, a quote book for salespeople.   We talk about what it takes to create a bestseller, and you get a peek into the mind of a marketing genius. Ray's insight goes much deeper than writing – it applies to any business, product, or service.   We recorded this conversation as part of our monthly ONE Thing webinar series. Every month, we feature an incredible author so that you can learn directly from them and ask questions. If you want to sign up for our next FREE monthly webinar, head over to the1thing.com/webinars.   Time is running out! Join us for our first live event: What: The ONE Thing Goal-Setting Retreat When: November 30th, 2017 - December 1st, 2017 Where: Austin, Texas How: the1thing.com/event     The ONE Thing to Implement From This Episode: This conversation i

We know that you're a high achiever. We know that you want to have a thriving career and a vibrant personal life – and you want to leave a legacy that will last.   However, so many of us are focused on the wrong thing – being "successful" – and the actions we are taking today are leading us down the wrong path. We're struggling too, and we're committed to figuring it out so that we can serve you at a higher level.   To help, Gene Hammett shares his story: a case study of what happens when you go down the wrong path, lose everything, and then make a course correction. If you pay attention (and then take action), you'll be better prepared to avoid the trap of success and position your business as THE choice for your customers.   Join us for our first live event: What: The ONE Thing Goal-Setting Retreat When: November 30th, 2017 - December 1st, 2017 Where: Austin, Texas How: the1thing.com/event   The ONE Thing to Implement From This Episode: Gene suggests you schedule some time to be alone wi

We recently spoke to a few members of the Keller-Williams family, and the response touched our heart – so many people said this is just what they needed to hear, so we want to share that conversation with you, too..   We will be covering many of these topics, in much greater detail, during our first live event: What: The ONE Thing Goal-Setting Retreat When: November 30th, 2017 - December 1st, 2017 Where: Austin, Texas How: the1thing.com/event   The ONE Thing to Implement From This Episode: What's the ONE thing you can do to endure the monotony of success when it comes to leveraging your 411?   Go to the1thing.com/411 to download Your 411 template and get started today.   In this episode you will learn... [1:30] The ONE thing that stops most people from achieving extraordinary results. [10:00] What you can do to take control of 24-32 more hours every month. [29:30] How to prove to yourself that you ARE in control of your time. [40:20] Why good leaders should feel obliged to help the people

This episode is dedicated to you, and we want to thank you for taking this journey with us.   Like you, we're on a journey to live our ONE Thing, every day. Gary Keller laid everything out for us, but living Your ONE Thing isn't as easy as reading a book; it's a lifelong pursuit of personal mastery.   So today we're getting vulnerable about our own journey. Former guest and ONE Thing Trainer of the Year Chad Hyams turns the tables on Geoff Woods and interviews him about the most significant lessons he has learned, and actions he has taken, over two years working with Gary Keller and Jay Papasan.   Join us for our first live event: What: The ONE Thing Goal-Setting Retreat When: November 30th, 2017 - December 1st, 2017 Where: Austin, Texas How: the1thing.com/event     The ONE Thing to Implement From This Episode: Wherever you are in your personal journey, ask yourself, what is the ONE lesson from this episode that you can implement – today – that will help you live Your ONE Thing?  

So many people trying to grow a successful business create a product, try to sell it, and then focus on scaling... but they're making a massive mistake.   We made this same mistake in our business, too, for at least a year. Then we heard about the book Hacking Growth, and it changed the way we thought about marketing.   Sean Ellis is the author of Hacking Growth, and he was responsible for scaling businesses like DropBox, EventBrite, and LogMeIn – and those companies achieved tremendous levels of success because they did ONE thing differently.     The ONE Thing to Implement From This Episode: We challenge you to run a survey that helps you understand WHO your must-have users are and WHY they consider your product a must-have.   The first question: How would you feel if you could no longer use ? They can answer Disappointed, Somewhat Disappointed, Not Disappointed, or Not Applicable (I no longer use it).   The follow-up question: What is the primary benefit that you have gotten fr

Do you ever feel like you're working hard in your career, but it's not your calling?   We know that discovering your purpose is a massive question mark for so many of you, and recently one of the members of our Living Your ONE Thing Community, Deb Cornella, shared something heartfelt and vulnerable about her purpose – and we had to share that conversation with you.   During the episode, Geoff asks Deb a series of questions, and we hope you do yourself the service of answering these questions, too. Don't just be a passive content consumer – If you consciously choose, instead, to implement, you will get a massive amount of value from this conversation.   Join us for our first live event: What: The ONE Thing Goal-Setting Retreat When: November 30th, 2017 - December 1st, 2017 Where: Austin, Texas How: the1thing.com/event   The ONE Thing to Implement From This Episode: Too many of you will listen to this and then do nothing, but this is an opportunity for you to bring purpose to what you're doi

How do you justify inaction? Most of us have read a book or listened to a podcast, been inspired, and then done nothing... but inaction doesn't produce extraordinary results. This episode is our wake up call. Jason Rule is one of you: a fan of the book and a fan of the podcast, but he has endured something that, hopefully, most of us will never have to experience. He shares how The ONE Thing helped him get through that rough patch, and scale a business at the same time. If you need clarity on your goals and priorities, need help establishing a system to live the ONE thing, and you want to surround yourself with high achievers, this event is for you: What: The ONE Thing Goal-Setting Retreat When: November 30th, 2017 - December 1st, 2017 Where: Austin, Texas How: the1thing.com/event   The ONE Thing to Implement From This Episode: What's the ONE thing you heard in this episode (that you're not currently doing) that would make a significant impact on how you invest your time? Now answer truthfully: What is t

Are you satisfied with your current results?   If you are not satisfied with your current results, and you want more, this episode is for you. Geoff Woods breaks down the three things that most people let control their time (and use as an excuse when they're not holding themselves accountable).   Join us for our first live event: What: The ONE Thing Goal-Setting Retreat When: November 30th, 2017 - December 1st, 2017 Where: Austin, Texas How: the1thing.com/event   The ONE Thing to Implement From This Episode: There is no silver bullet, no magic pill, and no resource that can make you accountable if you aren't willing to first look in the mirror.   What's the ONE thing that you heard in this episode that you can take action on, and will you choose to be the type of person who holds themselves accountable to taking that action?   In this episode you will learn... [6:40] How you can choose to be more accountable to your goals. [13:40] The ONE thing that creates the most disruption when pe

Do you understand why finding your purpose matters?   You can’t get the right results if you don’t take the right actions, you can’t take the right actions if you don’t know what your priorities are, and you can’t know what your priorities are if you don’t know what your purpose is. However, we understand that most people struggle with this first step.   Jim Beebe is a member of the Living Your ONE Thing Community, and he discovered his purpose in a very unlikely place. As you listen to his story, we suggest you reflect on your own life and ask yourself what breadcrumbs you may be overlooking.   If you want to learn more about aligning your purpose with your goals, you can join us for our first live event: What: The ONE Thing Goal-Setting Retreat When: November 30th, 2017 - December 1st, 2017 Where: Austin, Texas How: the1thing.com/event     The ONE Thing to Implement From This Episode: Your results are 100% in your control. It all comes down to implementation.   You just investe

Do you know what it takes to build a business that succeeds beyond your involvement, and grows into an empire?   Today we're sharing a conversation between Geoff Woods and Ryan Moran, owner of Capitalism.com and host of Freedom Fast Lane, in which we ask Ryan essential questions about thinking BIG and scaling his business.   As we ask Ryan these questions, we suggest you answer them yourself. There are some major Ah-Ha moments for Ryan, and we know there will be some for you as well.   If you want to learn more about thinking BIG and setting goals, you can join us for our first live event: What: The ONE Thing Goal-Setting Retreat When: November 30th, 2017 - December 1st, 2017 Where: Austin, Texas How: the1thing.com/event   The ONE Thing to Implement From This Episode: When we look at the habits that Gary mastered to get where he is today, we can see that he learned how to succeed through others; recruiting amazingly talented individuals and coaching them to their possibilities.   What

It's easy to give something away... but do you know how to give strategically?   Business owners have a tremendous opportunity to do more than just make a profit – they can make a massive impact in the world, and this has been top of mind for us in light of the devastating natural disasters in Texas, Florida, and Puerto Rico.   Jay Papasan recently took the stage to deliver a keynote about why making more money also means you can make a more significant impact, and how you can give a million dollars away strategically. We want to share this valuable training with you because we believe it's vital that business owners leverage their businesses as vehicles for positive change.   If you want to learn more about strategic giving, you can join us for our first live event: What: The ONE Thing Goal Setting Retreat When: November 30th, 2017 - December 1st, 2017 Where: Austin, Texas How: the1thing.com/event   The ONE Thing to Implement From This Episode: We want to challenge you: How can you begin

When were you taught how to set goals properly? Most of us were never taught goal setting, but Gary Keller has developed an incredible model based on the strategies billionaires use to achieve extraordinary levels of success. Geoff Woods and Jay Papasan share this model so you can learn how to set goals the right way, in both your professional and personal life. This model is the foundation of our very first live event, The ONE Thing Goal Setting Retreat! When: November 30th, 2017 - December 1st, 2017 Where: Austin, Texas Learn more: the1thing.com/event The ONE Thing to Implement From This Episode: If you choose to implement this episode, understand that you will struggle when you start asking those big questions and goal setting to the now. If that's you, you're doing it right! It's difficult to get clarity about what will matter most to you 20, 30, 40 years into the future. However, as you work backward, things get easier. So what is the ONE thing from this episode that you can implement to gain clarity abo

Can you imagine living a life that is so amazing you don’t believe it’s actually possible? Gary Keller says that you’re never more than five years away from where you want to be – if you intentionally surround yourself with the right people, follow proven models and systems, and implement the guidance given to you, you are no more than five years from that seemingly-impossible life. In this episode, Brindley Tucker shares a remarkable story, for the first time on a public platform, that demonstrates how you can go from an incredible low – a rock bottom that most of us will never have to face – and still turn your life around. The ONE Thing to Implement From This Episode: We recognize the importance of occasionally stopping to acknowledge what we're experiencing in our lives... and we shared this story because we don't want you to wait until something horrible happens that forces you to acknowledge it. We suggest that you begin by asking for help. Step One: Identify where you need help. If you reflect on your