The One Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth Behind Extraordinary Results

by Gary Keller

Here are some Focusing Questions to ask yourself. Say the category first, then state the question, add a time frame, and end by adding “such that by doing it everything else will be easier or unnecessary?” For example: “For my job, what’s the ONE Thing I can do to ensure I hit my goals this week such that by doing it everything else will be easier or unnecessary?” FOR MY SPIRITUAL LIFE … • What’s the ONE Thing I can do to help others … ? • What’s the ONE Thing I can do to improve my relationship with God … ? FOR MY PHYSICAL HEALTH … • What’s the ONE Thing I can do to achieve my diet goals … ? • What’s the ONE Thing I can do to ensure that I exercise … ? • What’s the ONE Thing I can do to relieve my stress … ? FOR MY PERSONAL LIFE … • What’s the ONE Thing I can do to improve my skill at ____________ … ? • What’s the ONE Thing I can do to find time for myself … ? FOR MY KEY RELATIONSHIPS … • What’s the ONE Thing I can do to improve my relationship with my spouse/partner … ? • What’s the ONE Thing I can do to improve my children’s school performance … ? • What’s the ONE Thing I can do to show my appreciation to my parents … ? • What’s the ONE Thing I can do to make my family stronger … ? FOR MY JOB … • What’s the ONE Thing I can do to ensure that I hit my goals … ? • What’s the ONE Thing I can do to improve my skills … ? • What’s the ONE Thing I can do to help my team succeed … ? • What’...