
The ONE Thing

willpower isn’t on will-call.
Gary Keller, Jay Papasan • The ONE Thing
A life worth living might be measured in many ways, but the one way that stands above all others is living a life of no regrets.
Gary Keller, Jay Papasan • The ONE Thing
I believe the healthy view of mastery means giving the best you have to become the best you can be at your most important work.
Gary Keller, Jay Papasan • The ONE Thing
It’s not that we have too little time to do all the things we need to do, it’s that we feel the need to do too many things in the time we have. So we double and triple up in the hope of getting everything done.
Gary Keller, Jay Papasan • The ONE Thing
With a stretch approach this was your maximum, but now it is your minimum. It’s not all you’ll do, but it becomes the hilltop where you’ll stand to see if you can spot what might come next. This is called trending, and it’s the second step. You’re looking for the next thing you can do in the same direction that the best performers are heading or, i
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Look for the better models and systems, the ways that can take you farther. Then adopt new thinking, new skills, and new relationships to help you put them into action. Become Purposeful during your time block, and unlock your potential.
Gary Keller, Jay Papasan • The ONE Thing
I believe that financially wealthy people are those who have enough money coming in without having to work to finance their purpose in life.
Gary Keller, Jay Papasan • The ONE Thing
Someone once told me that one “yes” must be defended over time by 1,000 “nos.” Early in my career I didn’t understand this at all. Today, I think it’s an understatement.
Gary Keller, Jay Papasan • The ONE Thing
“My goal is no longer to get more done, but rather to have less to do.”