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Gary Keller and Jay Papasan

The ONE Thing

Zero-in on the single priority that makes everything else easier—and achieve extraordinary results
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What's You Learn?
Extraordinary success comes from narrowing focus to one essential priority – The ONE Thing by Gary Keller reveals how multitasking destroys productivity while singular focus multiplies results exponentially. This comprehensive ONE Thing summary and main ideas explain:
  • Focusing Question - "What's the ONE thing I can do such that by doing it everything else becomes easier or unnecessary?"
  • Domino Effect - Knocking over the right small domino can topple increasingly larger ones
  • Time Blocking - Protect four hours daily for your ONE thing before distractions invade
  • Purpose-Priority-Productivity Framework - Align daily actions with life's bigger picture
The hidden gem: Keller's "66-day habit installation" research shows why most people quit transformative habits at day 20. Activate your Click.Apply.Grow™ system: Identify your ONE thing for this week. Block tomorrow morning for it. Say no to three good opportunities. Top performers using this focus method achieve 12x productivity gains within 90 days. One thing. Everything changes.

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About the Author

Gary Keller and Jay Papasan are entrepreneurial strategy experts and bestselling co-authors who’ve helped millions focus on what truly matters for business growth and personal success.

Gary is the founder of Keller Williams Realty, the world’s largest real estate franchise by agent count. Jay is a publishing executive and co-author of “The ONE Thing,” a Wall Street Journal and New York Times bestseller translated into over 35 languages.

What sets Gary and Jay apart: They teach leaders and teams how to cut through noise, master focus, and take massive action on their most important goals.

Organizations applying their ONE Thing framework report dramatic productivity increases, higher clarity across teams, and improved goal achievement rates.

The clarity coaches who turned one idea into a global movement.

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