summary ofThe One ThingBook by Gary Keller, Jay Papasan

first KEY POINT

Success is about simplifying and being focused

People are passionate about many things and try to be good at them all. For example, a man can want to learn the guitar, play soccer, be a lecturer at a university, and at the same time be a chef because he is passionate about them. This man can do anything he wants in his lifetime, but he can’t do it all at once. And more importantly, he can only excel in a field if he is willing to invest time toward mastering his skills. Many people tend to spread themselves too thin, resulting in their failure to achieve. If you want to make long-term life changes, choose one thing and then focus your energy on being phenomenal there.

You have probably felt overwhelmed by the world telling you that you should do great at work, start a business, have five projects, and be more and everywhere simultaneously. But only one key identity or task must bring you what you aspire to. It is easy to get caught in the web of other activities and lose sight of the one essential thing. And this is where we miss out on being productive. Successful people have mastered the art of time-blocking their one thing and keeping the light on their top priority.So how can you simplify your workload and focus on the one most important thing? Let’s find out!