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Jay Papasan

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Jay Papasan [Pap-uh-zan] is a bestselling author that serves as the vice president of learning for Keller Williams Realty International, the world’s largest real estate company. He is also vice president ofKellerINK and co-owner, alongside his wife Wendy, of Papasan Properties Group with Keller Williams Realty in Austin, Texas.

He was born and raised in Memphis, TN. After attending the University of Memphis he spent several years working abroad in Paris before attending New York University’s graduate writing program. Upon graduating he found work at HarperCollins Publishers, where he helped piece together such bestselling books as Body-for-Lifeby Bill Phillips and Go for the Goal by Mia Hamm.

After moving to Austin, Jay joined Keller William ...more

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Five Tips for Achieving a Vacation-Mode Workday Every Day

Have you ever noticed that when we’re in vacation mode, we tend to automatically institute the teachings of The One Thing? We apply focus to the areas of work and life that matter most, we prioritize more tightly and our productivity goes through the roof as we work to get everything finalized before stepping away from our desks. Imagine what you could accomplish if every day was that focuse

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	The One Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth Behind Extraordinary Results by Gary Keller (Goodreads Author), Jay Papasan (Goodreads Author) 4.12 avg rating — 75,476 ratings — published 2012 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Millionaire Real Estate Investor by Gary Keller (Goodreads Author), Dave Jenks, Jay Papasan (Goodreads Author) 4.24 avg rating — 4,901 ratings — published 2005 — 12 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Rookie Real Estate Agent: Launch a Limitless Career That Lasts 4.81 avg rating — 27 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	SHIFT Commercial by Jay Papasan (Goodreads Author), Buddy Norman 3.89 avg rating — 9 ratings — published 2011 — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	SHIFT Commercial: How Top Commercial Brokers Tackle Tough Times 4.50 avg rating — 2 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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	The One Thing, Data Means Business & Enhancing Your Leadership Skills 3 Books Collection Set by Jay Papasan (Goodreads Author), Barry Green Jason Foster, V.K. Simon 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Millionaire Real Estate Agent: It's Not About the Money Includes Cd's, Flash by Keller, Gary, Jenks, Dave, Papasan, Jay (2003) Paperback 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The One Thing By Gary Keller, Jay Papasan & The One Goal The Uncomplicated Guide To Success By Patrick Rayne 2 Books Collection Set by Jay Papasan (Goodreads Author), Patrick Rayne 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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