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The ONE Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth Behind Extraordinary Results: Book Summary - Gary Keller
'The ONE Thing' is an internationally acclaimed book that has made more than one hundred appearances on national best-seller lists. Selected as one of the top five business books of 2013 by Hudson Booksellers, readers and critics alike love this easy-to-read book by Gary Keller and Jay Papasan. Thousands of people have adopted the 'One Thing' principle and have become more productive in their work and life as a result.
Gary Keller writes about the pitfalls of multitasking and instead advocates spending all of your time on one thing. Forget what you know about working effectively - the 'One Thing' shatters the myths we currently use to get our work done. This simple to follow principle replaces our old ways of working with a easy to adopt concept that will simplify your work and focus your life. Adopting the 'One Thing' principle into your life will create extraordinary results in your work and all other areas of your life!
A Book Summary
In today’s busy world it can be hard to find the time to sit down and read a complete book. This book summary presents just the most important and impactful ideas discussed in 'The One Thing' but removes the padding that publishers require their authors to add. You are left with a summary that will provide all of the core benefits of reading the full book but without the time commitment.
Book Synopsis
Doing more is over-rated. Being busy is unproductive. You want less, not more! Less emails, less phone calls, less distractions and less stress. The need to meet increased demands on your time is starting to take its toll on your health, well-being and your bank balance. 'The One Thing' will show you how to cut your stress and cut your work time while simultaneously improving your lifestyle, creating more time for your family and more income so you can have the lifestyle you want.
In this book summary of 'The One Thing' you will learn -
• How to cut out the unnecessary things that steal your time and produce almost no results.
• You will learn how to achieve more with less time.
• Learn how to find your 'One Thing' and use this singular focus for amazing results.
• You will learn how to combat stress and regain your personal energy.
• Learn why ticking everything off your to-do list is a waste of time.
• You will learn how to manage your time to improve your work / life balance.
• Finally you will learn how to focus your life to achieve extraordinary success.
In One Sentence
Find your 'One Thing' and direct your attention toward it to achieve amazing results in your work and life.
The Author
Author Gary Keller is the founder of Keller Williams Realty, the largest real estate company in North America. Gary struggled with focus when he first started out, but quickly discovered a simple method that created amazing results. Since then he has been sharing his knowledge with thousands of people through his best-selling books, personal coaching and speaking appointments. Gary was named an Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year as well as a finalist for Inc. Magazine's Entrepreneur of the Year.
Gary Keller writes about the pitfalls of multitasking and instead advocates spending all of your time on one thing. Forget what you know about working effectively - the 'One Thing' shatters the myths we currently use to get our work done. This simple to follow principle replaces our old ways of working with a easy to adopt concept that will simplify your work and focus your life. Adopting the 'One Thing' principle into your life will create extraordinary results in your work and all other areas of your life!
A Book Summary
In today’s busy world it can be hard to find the time to sit down and read a complete book. This book summary presents just the most important and impactful ideas discussed in 'The One Thing' but removes the padding that publishers require their authors to add. You are left with a summary that will provide all of the core benefits of reading the full book but without the time commitment.
Book Synopsis
Doing more is over-rated. Being busy is unproductive. You want less, not more! Less emails, less phone calls, less distractions and less stress. The need to meet increased demands on your time is starting to take its toll on your health, well-being and your bank balance. 'The One Thing' will show you how to cut your stress and cut your work time while simultaneously improving your lifestyle, creating more time for your family and more income so you can have the lifestyle you want.
In this book summary of 'The One Thing' you will learn -
• How to cut out the unnecessary things that steal your time and produce almost no results.
• You will learn how to achieve more with less time.
• Learn how to find your 'One Thing' and use this singular focus for amazing results.
• You will learn how to combat stress and regain your personal energy.
• Learn why ticking everything off your to-do list is a waste of time.
• You will learn how to manage your time to improve your work / life balance.
• Finally you will learn how to focus your life to achieve extraordinary success.
In One Sentence
Find your 'One Thing' and direct your attention toward it to achieve amazing results in your work and life.
The Author
Author Gary Keller is the founder of Keller Williams Realty, the largest real estate company in North America. Gary struggled with focus when he first started out, but quickly discovered a simple method that created amazing results. Since then he has been sharing his knowledge with thousands of people through his best-selling books, personal coaching and speaking appointments. Gary was named an Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year as well as a finalist for Inc. Magazine's Entrepreneur of the Year.
24 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 23, 2015
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June 22, 2015
One Thing
This book summary is well worth reading. It has helped me with my many duties and distractions. Too many things to do at one time leads to nothing being well done or even completed. Instinctively I felt there must be a better way. This is it.
This book summary is well worth reading. It has helped me with my many duties and distractions. Too many things to do at one time leads to nothing being well done or even completed. Instinctively I felt there must be a better way. This is it.
July 19, 2015
Great summary
Quick, meaty read. I liked the format and the takeaways in this summary. Easy to understand and implement. Can't wait to read the complete book.
Quick, meaty read. I liked the format and the takeaways in this summary. Easy to understand and implement. Can't wait to read the complete book.
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