I recently read the highly vaunted and recommended book “The One Thing” by Gary Keller.
The One Thing book is very interesting for aspiring entrepreneurs and even for the more experienced ones because it talks about the most often forgotten – focusing on the most important thing, the “One Thing” that changes everything, and moves you where you need or want.
The One Thing book is slim and easy to read, even for me, as a non-native English speaker. Although the book has often been a repetition of what I have been promoting for many years and I try to implement it at least partially for my clients (I probably shouldn’t openly say “beat it into their heads”), as I say. I’m definitely not a multitasking person.
Therefore, I hope that the author will forgive me and give you a few summaries and points from my point of view.
For Whom is this book really good? For business owners
The first thing I have to mention is why I think this book is good for multi-business owners. It very, very strongly emphasises the importance of prioritisation and effective time management (and here we agree). Individuals juggling multiple companies can act as a guide to focusing on the most impressive tasks (read tasks with the greatest impact) and avoiding distractions.
On the other hand, on the contrary, it may not be beneficial to experienced owners of several companies, because they are looking for more advanced solutions and this is a real basis to know.
Main 8 points taken from the book
- The focusing question: What’s the one thing I can do such that by doing it, everything else will be easier or unnecessary?
- The importance of prioritization and focusing on the most impactful tasks.
- The concept of time blocking and devoting uninterrupted time to your most important task.
- The idea of building habits and routines to consistently work on your “one thing.”
- The domino effect: Small, focused actions can lead to significant outcomes over time.
- The myth of multitasking and the value of deep work.
- Creating purposeful and specific goals.
From which you can take these 4 feasible steps:
- Identify your “one thing” – the most impactful task that aligns with your goals.
- Create a dedicated time block for your “one thing” every day.
- Practice saying no to tasks that don’t align with your top priority.
- Develop habits and routines that support your focus on the “one thing.”
And who likes quotes? These are the three that tell us everything and what you can take away from the book:
“Success is sequential, not simultaneous.”
“Extraordinary results are directly determined by how narrow you can make your focus.”
“The path of mastering something is the combination of not only doing the best you can do at it, but also doing it the best it can be done.”
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