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The ONE Thing

By: Gary Keller, Jay Papasan
Narrated by: Timothy Miller, Claire Hamilton
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This is an audiobook for busy people. If you want less on your plate and more for your life and career, tune in to the #1 Wall Street Journal best seller, The ONE Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth Behind Extraordinary Results. The ONE Thing will bring your life and your work into focus. Authors Gary Keller and Jay Papasan teach you the tricks to cut through the clutter, achieve better results in less time, dial down stress, and master what matters to you. Unabridged version includes:

  • A special foreword by Gary Keller. Interludes by legendary guitarist Monte Montgomery.

What’s your ONE Thing? For more information on The ONE Thing, events, coaching, and tools, visit www.The1Thing.com.

©2012 Rellek Publishing Partners, Ltd. (P)2013 Rellek Publishing Partners, Ltd.

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Do this and you have the answer.

If you could sum up The ONE Thing in three words, what would they be?

Where do I start talking about a book so transformative it leaves you in awe of the potential in yourself. I have been a lifelong student of business and life and I am awash with new vigor after listening to the book. I also own the hard copy.

Who was your favorite character and why?

The One Thing. So simple, so unbelievably profound.

What does Timothy Miller and Claire Hamilton bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

I really like Claire's voice outlining and reinforcing core elements. Nice touch. I liked Tim too all excellent.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Yes. A few laughs yes. No crying.

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Do this. Get the book and do what they lay out. In my life I've achieved really cool milestones but still feel like it's not enough. Family, relationships, business, spiritually, all benefit from the strategy for better living in this book.

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One of the Best books Ever written and recorded!

I am so excited to discover my ONE Thing every day, week, month, year... This book has opened my thoughts to an interesting way of life. I am developing the success habit. The future is filled with possibilities. Thanks Gary Keller & Jay Papasan for delivering a life changing formula.

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this book is awesome.

for all the nay sayers, I think you were all personally touched by the overall point of this book. it may have pointed out too many of your flaws and weaknesses. you all say that it's pointing out obvious things. yes it does. however it also helps one to capitalize on obvious things and develop on those.

I will recommend this book. to any Audible customer requesting book recommendations.
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Bronnie Ware - The Top Five Regrets of the Dying: A Life Transformed by the Dearly Departing is also another good read from Amazon.com. It's not available on Audible.com

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Take this serious

This is deep content, it's powerful. I feel like this book came at the right time of a pressing decision I had to make iny career. Believe it or not but this book brought clarity to my goals and dreams. Less is more and don't try doing everything because you will fall short of your true potential. Listen to this book, take the advice, and apply it. Highly recommend this book, great narrator as well.

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Excellent book

This book is one that I will read (listen) to over and over. It should be a staple on everyone's reading list. Excellent information delivered in a quick and easy way. With helpful resources online.

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I’ve re-listened 5 times...

I’ve re-listened 5 times and received it less than 14 days ago. Excellent blueprint.

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One-oh-One for the One Thing

This book is defiantly good. It’s a good read for any and all beginners, and for people who want to help beginners get their start. However, for many other readers, you will find the contents of this book somewhere in between cliche and platitude. With that in mind, I encourage you to enjoy it and apply the contents to your purpose.

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Great Read

Str8 to the point and easy directions. Definitely something I'll be implementing into my everyday life and business.

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A mix of other books

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This is essentially (pun intended) a mix of Essentialism and The Power of Habit. Literally. Uses some of the same studies and examples. It's kind of like reading Essentialism and The Power of Habit, then writing this book. The funny thing is, The One Thing came out before Essentialism.

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It's a good read. I would recommend all 3, if you have the time. The basic principal is to acquire your energy into the right things. It's better to do 3 crucial chores versus 10 small ones. Are you busy or are you productive is the main question to ask yourself.

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One of the greatest books

This books captivates life in a new way to help you find the greatest treasure the mall you and your time I absolutely love this book and I would recommend it to anyone and everyone.

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