I have no reason to take anything in the one thing seriously. Transcript the one thing book discussion xenium hr. Did you feel you were experiencing the time and place in which the book was set. The surprisingly simple truth behind extraordinary results at. After reading this book, im able to prioritize my things and able to avoid distractions as well. Authors gary keller and jay papasan demonstrate that the results you get are directly influenced by the way you work and the choices you make. I didnt need to use my yellow highlighter on it because the authors or some graphic artist underlined passages throughout on. World almanac and book of facts 2020 world almanac books paperback november 26, 2019. Inside this free guide youll learn 17 of the most valuable lessons, from 17 proven traders. Why you cant get anything done the one thing by gary. It has given me some new concepts and ways of tackling tasks goals. When i say focus, that means giving all your attention and energy into your one thing one at a time. Success leaves clues part 1 the lies they mislead and derail us 4. Whats the one thing i can do such that by doing it everything else will be easier or unnecessary.
How would the book have been different if it had taken place in a different time or place. Think big, but focus on one specific thing at a time. We recently wrapped up the one thing by gary keller with jay papasan. The book says that one wants fewer distractions on their daily life, be it professional or personal, so that the most important thing can be.
I recently wrote about my enthusiasm for the book, the one thing by gary keller, in a post on getting organized to blog or have a business while homeschooling. The one thing i wish someone wouldve told me before i started trading learn how 17 proven traders complete this statement. You want fewer distractions and less on your plate. Success is built sequentially, one thing at a time. I used to read business books all the time, but in eliminating my former commute by moving steps away from my office, and becoming a mom with a fulltime business, reading time got squeezed. The one thing tato e 2 weve created this book club facilitators guide as a way for team leaders to share the principles. The one thing is the new york times bestseller which delivers extraordinary results in. Why you cant get anything done the one thing by gary keller animated book summary fightmediocrity. The book discusses the value of simplifying ones workload by focusing on the one most important. I like how loving nathan is and how he helps others and mostly his family. In the one thing, youll learn to cut through the clutter achieve better results in less time build momentum toward your goal dial down the stress overcome that overwhelmed feeling revive your energy stay on track master what matters to you the one thing is the new york times bestseller which delivers extraordinary results in every area of your. Although were unable to meet facetoface, our virtual book club has had productive discussions and was a. The one thing is a book that focuses on how to avoid perplexing distractions that come on ones way.
Whats the one thing you can do such that by doing it everything else will be easier or unnecessary. Also, it will help you to cut down your clutter to stay focused on doing one thing at a time. Sep 04, 2015 ive been implementing the one thing strategies ever since ive picked up this book, and its been an absolute gamechanger for me in terms of planning, productivity, general stress levels, and. The one thing tato e 2 weve created this book club facilitators guide as a way for team leaders to share the principles of the one thing with their associates and recruits. The one thing flashbooks book summaries for busy people. As you might imaginethis being a business book clubthe meetings are either bright n early, or in a conference room with byol bring your own lunch. May 21, 2014 the one thing is a book for busy people. The book discusses the value of simplifying ones workload by focusing on the one most important task in any given project. This book, the one thing focused on thinking big but narrowing your focus on one specific thing at a time.
How on earth can we do everything on our todo lists. He also reveals the one thing that made keller williams realty, inc. No matter how success is measured, personal or professional, only the ability to dismiss distractions and concentrate on your one thing stands between you and your goals. In the number one wall street journal bestseller, gary keller has identified that behind every successful person is their one thing. I didnt need to use my yellow highlighter on it because the authors or some graphic artist underlined passages throughout on the textas though the reader did it. One of my favorite part of discussing books is finding out which parts of the book stuck out to other people. It won 12 book awards, has been translated into 26 languages, chosen as one of the top 5 business books of 20 by hudson s booksellers and one of top 30 business books of 20 by executive book summaries. I was thinking to have this beginning of the year a book which could talk about productivity, like in how to do more by les. The book discusses the value of simplifying one s workload by focusing on the one most important task in any given project.
The founder of keller williams realty outlines approach patterns for achieving great results in your work life. The surprisingly simple truth behind extraordinary results by gary keller, jay papasan bard press 20 3 pages focus. I bought the book, the audiobook, listened to the podcast and was a member of the online community for a while. Jan 01, 20 this is the second book ive read written by kevin alan milne and it is just as good as or even better than the first. At the beginning of the year, i decided to signup for a business book club. In the number one wall street journal bestseller, gary keller has identified that behind every successful. Josh billings 1 the one thing on june 7, 1991, the earth moved for 112 minutes.
Jan 29, 2016 the one thing summary january 29, 2016 january 25, 2020 niklas goeke entrepreneurship, self improvement 1sentencesummary. Block 4 hours a day for the one thing meaningful quotes be like a postage stamp stick to one thing until you get there. This is the second book ive read written by kevin alan milne and it is just as good as or even better than the first. If you like the one thing as ive described it here, and want to learn more about it, then i highly recommend you purchase the book or visit the official one thing site non affiliate links buy the one thing book on amazon. Oct 10, 2014 get more done with a 1 thing todo list. By utilizing the twelvesession content drilldown, team leaders will be able to lead mastermind. The book was initially published in 20, so its entirely possible you may have already. By doing this, they can concentrate on the one thing that is the most important at that point of time. The simultaneous demands of work and family are taking a toll. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience.
By continuing to use the service, you agree to our use of cookies as described in the cookie policy. We created this group guide as a way for you to examine the book s concepts and share your ahas from the one thing with others friends, colleagues, family or even complete strangers. The one thing is the best approach to getting what you want. The one thing ebook by gary keller 9781885167804 rakuten kobo. Josh billings results went through the roof for the authors organization from asking this one question to his team. It will take me and probably most of us our entire lives to keep the focus on the one thing. But, like any good book, it does get you thinking and sets your mind on the right track. Apr 25, 2014 the one thing by gary keller, 9781848549258, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide.
His new york times bestselling books have sold more than 2 million copies. He passionately explains that the pathway to a successful and fulfilling life is to focus only on the essential thingthe one thing. The surprisingly simple truth behind extraordinary results is a nonfiction, selfhelp book written by authors and real estate entrepreneurs, gary w. At the end of each day, maddie, nicole, avery, and kyra share one good thing to toast at sunset. Discuss david becks romantic history with his wife elizabeth parker beck. The one thing is a book that focuses on how to avoid perplexing distractions that come on one s way. Keller opens with a scene from city slickers, in which billy crystal turns to jack palance and asks him to divulge the one thing that is the secret to life. The one thing is the new york times bestseller which delivers extraordinary results in every area of your lifework, personal. The one thing by gary keller overdrive rakuten overdrive. Secondrate work, missed deadlines, smaller pay cheques, fewer promotionsand lots of stress.
The surprisingly simple truth behind extraordinary results clearly shows there is a better way. May 14, 2015 why you cant get anything done the one thing by gary keller animated book summary fightmediocrity. The one thing for extraordinary results alex czarto. So what is the one thing spoken of in such seemingly vague terms. This book the one good thing is one of my favorites for 20. Maggie sanders might be blind, but she wont invite anyone to her pity party. This inspirational book by gary keller reveals the power of focusing on your one thing. Tell no one book club discussion questions and research. We use cookies for various purposes including analytics and personalized marketing. The surprisingly simple truth behind extraordinary results.
Josh billings things which matter most must never be at the mercy of things which matter least. To keep our consultants engaged, stacy, our internal communications and engagement manager, started a cspring book club. Youll learn how to identify the lies that block your success and the thieves that steal time from your day. Tell no one book club discussion questions and research published december 11, 2011 by rf416rf. With me today i have tyler meuwissen, hes on the hr team and also a member of our book club at xenium. The book provides concepts backed by studies, research and the authors own experiences. Whats the one thing you can do this week such that by doing it would make everything else easier or unnecessary. May 23, 2014 welcome to the one thing discussion guide. We created this group guide as a way for you to examine the books concepts and share your ahas from the one thing. Jul 21, 20 so what is the one thing spoken of in such seemingly vague terms. Success is a result of narrowing your concentration to one thing.
The one thing discloses the achievement propensity to conquer the six lies that square our prosperity, beat the seven criminals that take time, and influence the laws of direction, need, and profitability. The one thing is an easy read which i thoroughly enjoyed. Welcome to books n things warehouse, inc enter coupon online catalog. The one thing explains the success habit to overcome the six lies. Gary keller, the ceo of keller williams realty inc. In fact, it should be used in all areas of your life. I am the first to admit that i am a one thing fanboy. The one thing is, in my opinion, the most important productivity book ever written big call, i know.
Truly a book well written full of such love, compassion and an ending you wont believe. Youll learn how to identify the lies that block your. Sep 27, 2018 the one thing is not just for people in business, or who want to climb the ladder at work. We created this group guide as a way for you to examine the books concepts and share your ahas from the one thing with others friends, colleagues, family or even complete strangers. I highly recommend this book to everyone who wants to find their one thing. The one thing is a big idea about success, wrapped in a disarmingly simple package. The one thing by gary keller, 9781848549258, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide.
In the one thing, keller and his coauthor jay papasan aim to show us that the results we get are directly related to how we choose to work. Youll learn how to identify the lies that block your success and the thieves that steal. There are so many lessons and golden nuggets about life, work, and finding purpose. The one thing is not just for people in business, or who want to climb the ladder at work. Quick summary kellers the one thing is probably in our top 3 books. Business leadership selfhelp summary in a sentence. Its easy, but it took me almost twelve hours to realize what it is, even though i really already knew. In the one thing, youll learn to cut through the clutter achieve better results in less time build momentum toward your goal dial down the stress overcome that overwhelmed feeling revive your energy stay on track master what matters to you the one thing delivers extraordinary results in every area of your lifework, personal.
The daily barrage of emails, texts, tweets, messages, and meetings distract you and stress you out. It won 12 book awards, has been translated into 24 languages, chosen as one of the top 5 business books of 20 by hudsons booksellers and one of top 30 business books of 20 by executive book summaries. Over the past few weeks, weve read and discussed the one thing by gary keller. But before we dive into it, just a quick sidenote on the books layout. As part of my book group i hosted a live call with jay papasan and members of the group. I recently wrote about my enthusiasm for the book, the one thing by gary keller. While this is considered a business book, the one thing can be used in all areas of your life. The one thing summary january 29, 2016 january 25, 2020 niklas goeke entrepreneurship, self improvement 1sentencesummary. The one thing gives you a very simple approach to productivity, based around a single question, to help you have less clutter, distractions and stress, and more focus, energy and success. Describe what happens to david and elizabeth at lake charmaine eight years before chapter one of the book begins. I was watching the hit comedy city slickers, and the audiences laughter rattled and rocked the theater. Ive been implementing the one thing strategies ever since ive picked up this book, and its been an absolute gamechanger for me in terms of planning, productivity, general stress levels, and. Extraordinary results are determined by how narrow you can make your focus.
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