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Customers find the book easy to read and visually aided in retention of important concepts. They also say the content is insightful and easy to implement. Readers describe the pace as smooth and relevant. However, some feel the book is repetitive and not as great as the author.
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Customers find the book insightful, inspirational, and motivational. They appreciate the author's ability to get to the point and demonstrate it with excellent examples. They also say the book is captivating and changes their perspective.
"...Overall, “The ONE Thing” is an insightful and practical book that encourages readers to prioritize their efforts and focus on what truly matters to..." Read more
"...The final section motivates with unusual clarity on the four thieves of productivity: • Thief #1: Inability to Say “No” • Thief #2:..." Read more
"...The quotes looked good and I kept reading that the book taught a great method that could be used in all those areas of life...." Read more
"...Keller and Papasan provide actionable insights and practical strategies to help you streamline your efforts and achieve peak productivity...." Read more
Customers find the book easy to read, practical, and straight to the point. They also say the visuals aided in their retention of important concepts. Readers also say that the quotes look good and the book is helpful for organizing priorities, projects, and goals.
"...The authors emphasize the power of simplicity and the importance of identifying the one thing that will make everything else easier or unnecessary...." Read more
"Thought provoking, compelling and easy to read .Tremendously insightful, but equally entertaining story bits.I plan to read it again…" Read more
"...The ONE Thing is different. In arguing for focus, it really keeps things simple with a very clear and uncluttered approach...." Read more
Customers find the book gets to the point quickly and is a quick, easy read. They also say it's a good reminder and lesson on time management.
"...efforts, use your time more wisely, get better results, and become more time-rich ...giving you the freedom to do what you want to do...." Read more
"...I give this book as gifts and keep a few copies around the house. It’s fast , easy to read, and easy to understand." Read more
"...I'm at a crossroads at this moment in life and this book was a perfectly timed blessing ." Read more
"...I’m only on page 86 but the chapters are quick and are worth the read." Read more
Customers find the book practical, with strong and actionable concepts. They say it's easy to understand and implement Gary's action steps.
"...The book’s clear, concise writing and actionable steps make it an accessible and valuable read for anyone looking to boost their productivity and..." Read more
"...There are some interesting exercises to do (like “Goal Setting to the Now”) but apart from the main idea that you need to focus on your ONE Thing as..." Read more
"...This book presented me with the Mother of All Questions and teaches how to create movement . This book has come at the appropriate time in my life...." Read more
"...The book is inspiring and actionable . I haven't figured out my ONE thing completely, yet, but I have what I need to get there...." Read more
Customers find the application of the book easy to implement with real-life examples and straightforward steps. They also say it's encouraging and hard to put down.
"An amazingly easy , straightforward read that has helped me immensely professionally...." Read more
"...Great read full of gold. Simple process that anyone can apply to their business or industry." Read more
"...the theory to a basic & practical way of working which can be easily applied ...." Read more
"...But a lot of the points are really simple , and not too mind-blowing...." Read more
Customers find the direction of the book important yet neglected.
"...this book to be an amazing set of stories, principles, and tips on how to intensify focus and achieve extraordinary results in life...." Read more
"...Of course, Focusing Question is great . Well, well, all things are great in this book. You never regret, just pick it...." Read more
"...The focusing question gave me clarity . I was able to drill down to the One Thing in my life that would make me more resourceful...." Read more
"...If you know what your one thing is, this book will help you find a greater focus ...." Read more
Customers find the book helpful for reducing multitasking and encouraging the importance of prioritization.
"...The highlight off this book is that I have been delivered from multitasking and focusing on my “One Thing”, which I was able to experience the..." Read more
"...It is a simple idea to not multitask and to work on one thing at a time...." Read more
"...And yes, I see a difference in my priorities and work schedule ." Read more
"I like that it’s obvious but still a good reminder. It’s helping me to stop multitasking and pay attention to what I’m doing...." Read more
Customers find the book repetitive, disjointed, unrealistic, and not worth the read. They also mention that the results are predictably bad.
"...book, the fact that we must focus on our ONE Thing, is somehow not well introduced ...." Read more
"...It covers a lot of really basic things, and gets a little repetitive sometimes.For example:X was famous. X's story is blah blah blah...." Read more
"...Upon a closer examination, the book is sorely disappointing .The author tries to fit everything in the context of "The One Thing"...." Read more
"...It is also dry and a bit repetitive at times . The information is good, but could've been delivered better.A few of my favorite passages:..." Read more
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Gary Keller, Jay Papasan. 4.13. 67,158 ratings4,842 reviews. The One Thing explains the success habit to overcome the six lies that block our success, beat the seven thieves that steal time, and leverage the laws of purpose, priority, and productivity. Genres Business Self Help Nonfiction Productivity Personal Development Psychology Leadership.
The ONE Thing Review. The One Thing by Gary Keller and Jay Papasan, is a life-improvement masterpiece. The aim of the book is to show you how to cut through the clutter of work, life, well-being, love, family, hobbies, free time, etc., and focus on the things that matter. Cutting through clutter is a brilliant and important idea—but not a new ...
" The ONE Thing by Gary Keller and Jay Papasan is an easy to read but profound book that helped me to focus on keeping the main thing the main thing in all areas of my life." ― Brandon Turner, Author and Podcast Co-Host
Not long ago, I finished reading The One Thing by Gary Keller and Jay Papasan, which has been a game-changer. The premise of the book is that in order to achieve extraordinary results, we must ...
The One Thing is an incredible book and will help enhance your productivity, time-management, and better your character. The One Thing Book Review Video (27 Key Takeaways) Below is a video covering 27 of our favorite takeaways from the book 'The One Thing'.
"Until my ONE Thing is done—everything everything else is a distraction." I've just read a powerful book, The ONE Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth Behind Extraordinary Results, by Gary Keller with Jay Papasan. This bestseller will certainly be on my Top-10 book list for 2016, and is already a contender for my 2016 book-of-the-year.
Voted Top 100 Business Book of All Time on Goodreads; The ONE Thing delivers extraordinary results in every area of your life—work, personal, family, and spiritual. WHAT'S YOUR ONE THING? ... Editorial Reviews. Part motivational book, part self-help, the latest from Keller (The Millionaire Real Estate Agent), together with Papasan (president ...
They do only the one task at one time. Focused effort instead of scattered effort. What is time blocking? Time blocking is the art -read discipline-of literally blocking out periods of time on your calendar for your one thing. Gary and Jay suggest 4-hour blocks, preferably first thing in the morning (when your mind is working best).
"Until my ONE Thing is done—everything everything else is a distraction." I've just read a powerful book, The ONE Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth Behind Extraordinary Results, by Gary Keller with Jay Papasan. This bestseller will certainly be on my Top-10 book list for 2016, and is already a contender for my 2016 book-of-the-year.
The ground-breaking book "The ONE Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth Behind Extraordinary Results" by Gary Keller and Jay Papasan examines the importance of prioritisation and focus in ...
Review. The One Thing is a great book. Lots of wisdom and lots of sensible information to live a fulfilling and successful life. It's a five-star book (but I give it four stars here because I am adamant about keeping my 5 stars to a very limited number of books).
What is the one thing that when completed would set up the success of the next one thing? In this introduction, Keller also highlighted different businesses and people who achieved great success because they focused on the ONE Thing. The Lies. In this part of the book, Keller focuses on "six lies between you and success" (Kelle & Papasanr ...
The One Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth Behind Extraordinary Results (stylized The ONE Thing) is a non-fiction self-help book written by authors and real estate entrepreneurs Gary W. Keller and Jay Papasan. [1] [2] [3] The book discusses the value of simplifying one's workload by focusing on the one most important task in any given project.[4] [5] [6] The book has appeared on the ...
Chapter 1: The One Thing. Keller Williams became much more successful when Gary Keller fired himself and hired 14 executives to oversee the major functions. His executives became dramatically more productive, when Gary only asked them to do one most important action item after each coaching meeting. To find that action item, Gary asked "the ...
1-Page Summary 1-Page Book Summary of The One Thing. In The One Thing, real estate entrepreneur Gary Keller argues that the key to extraordinary success is focusing daily on the "One Thing" that will make the biggest difference in achieving your goal.. Keller, founder of the world's largest real estate company Keller Williams, says that success comes from choosing and doing the right ...
The ONE Thing is a productivity and personal development book written by Gary Keller and Jay Papasan. It is focused on the idea that to achieve success in any area of life, it is necessary to identify and focus on the one most important task or goal at a time. The book argues that this focus on a single "one thing" allows you to minimize ...
'The One Thing' is a smart debut novel that has a witty and likable protagonist. This book is worth reading because of the humor, romance, and characters. Book Review: 'The One Thing' by Marci ...
BY Gary Keller The One Thing The Surprisingly Simple Truth Behind Extraordinary Results Achieve your goals with one of the world's bestselling success books Paperback - 25 April 2014 on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. BY Gary Keller The One Thing The Surprisingly Simple Truth Behind Extraordinary Results Achieve your goals with one of the world's bestselling success books ...
• 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 GoodreadsPeople 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 ...
Watch on. In The ONE Thing, you'll learn how to: Cut through the clutter. Achieve better results in less time. Dial down the stress. Overcome that overwhelmed feeling. Revive your energy. Stay on track. The ONE Thing delivers extraordinary results in every area of your life—work, personal, family, and spiritual.
Encouraging bones of advice worth gnawing on, but absent substantial meat to sink your teeth into. Pub Date: April 1, 2013. ISBN: 978-1-885167-77-4. Page Count: 240. Publisher: Bard Press. Review Posted Online: March 15, 2013. Kirkus Reviews Issue: March 15, 2013. Categories:
Chapter 1: The ONE Thing. The ONE Thing is the best approach to getting what you want. Where Keller has had huge success, he had narrowed his concentration to one thing, and where his success varied, his focus had too. When you want the absolute best chance to succeed at anything you want, your approach should always be the same.
"Until my ONE Thing is done—everything everything else is a distraction." I've just read a powerful book, The ONE Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth Behind Extraordinary Results, by Gary Keller with Jay Papasan. This bestseller will certainly be on my Top-10 book list for 2016, and is already a contender for my 2016 book-of-the-year.
The ONE Thing (2013) by Gary Keller and Jay Papasan is a book that challenges readers to focus on one thing that will have the biggest impact in their lives. Here's why this book is worth reading: Packed with practical strategies and actionable tips, it provides a clear roadmap for achieving extraordinary results.