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The One Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth Behind Extraordinary Results

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'The One Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth Behind Extraordinary Results' by Gary Keller is a motivational book that emphasizes the importance of focusing on one key thing to achieve extraordinary results. The author provides a clear strategy on how to identify your goals, prioritize tasks, and dedicate time to work on the most important aspects of your life. Through examples, research, and personal experiences, the book guides readers on how to streamline their efforts and increase productivity by concentrating on the essential tasks that matter the most.

The writing style of the book is described as simple, powerful, and motivating. Readers appreciate the direct approach of the author in delivering the message of focusing on one thing to drive success. provides practical advice on time management, productivity, and personal growth, making it a valuable resource for anyone looking to improve their efficiency and effectiveness in various aspects of their life.

Writing/Prose:

The writing style is straightforward and accessible, incorporating research and examples to support its concepts.

Plot/Storyline:

The plot is centered around the importance of focusing on one key goal, exploring ways to prioritize tasks that lead to achieving broader objectives.

Setting:

The setting is contemporary, focused on addressing modern productivity challenges in both business and personal contexts.

Pacing:

The pacing is moderate, with a clear structure, though some may find parts repetitive as it encourages reflection and gradual implementation.
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Notes:

The book emphasizes the importance of focusing on one thing to achieve extraordinary results.
It proposes a 'Focusing Question': What is the one thing I can do such that by doing it everything else will be easier or unnecessary?
Readers are encouraged to find their 'One Thing' related to various aspects of life and work.
Keller recommends blocking four hours of time daily to work on this one thing, adjusting for your personal peak productivity times.
The book highlights the drawbacks of multitasking, asserting that it reduces efficiency and effectiveness.
Creating habits takes about 66 days of consistent effort according to the book's guidance.
In readers' experiences, the book helps clarify goals and provides a straightforward approach to prioritizing tasks.
The notion of systematic progression from goal-setting to actionable steps is central to the book's philosophy.
Many readers found the book helped in overcoming procrastination and improving productivity.
The author links concepts from various studies and theories to reinforce the book's main ideas, although some readers found this repetitive.

From The Publisher:

• More than 500 appearances on national bestseller lists • #1 Wall Street Journal, New York Times, and USA Today • Won 12 book awards • Translated into 35 languages • Voted Top 100 Business Book of All Time on Goodreads People are using this simple, powerful concept to focus on what matters most in their personal and work lives.

Companies are helping their employees be more productive with study groups, training, and coaching. Sales teams are boosting sales. Churches are conducting classes and recommending for their members. By focusing their energy on one thing at a time people are living more rewarding lives by building their careers, strengthening their finances, losing weight and getting in shape, deepening their faith, and nurturing stronger marriages and personal relationships.

YOU WANT LESS. You want fewer distractions and less on your plate. The daily barrage of e-mails, texts, tweets, messages, and meetings distract you and stress you out. The simultaneous demands of work and family are taking a toll.

And what's the cost? Second-rate work, missed deadlines, smaller paychecks, fewer promotions--and lots of stress. AND YOU WANT MORE. You want more productivity from your work. More income for a better lifestyle.

You want more satisfaction from life, and more time for yourself, your family, and your friends. NOW YOU CAN HAVE BOTH — LESS AND MORE. In The ONE Thing, you'll 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 life--work, personal, family, and spiritual.

WHAT'S YOUR ONE THING?

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2 comment(s)

Loved It
4 months

***4.0****

RTC

 
It Was OK
8 months

I just started my own business and this book was a great way to get my priority front and center.

 
 
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