Summary of The ONE Thing: by Gary Keller and Jay Papasan | Includes Analysis

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The ONE Thing by Gary Keller and Jay Papasan | Summary & Analysis

 

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The ONE Thing by Gary Keller and Jay Papasan is a business-centered, self-help book about finding a more narrow focus in life. Keller’s business life was busy and cluttered until he came to

• Language: English
• Publisher: Instaread, Inc
• Release date: May 10, 2016
• ISBN: 9781945048517

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The ONE Thing by Gary Keller and Jay Papasan is a business-centered, self-help book about finding a more narrow focus in life. Keller’s business life was busy and cluttered until he came to the realization that, by stepping down from his position as chief executive officer and focusing on building the company through a concentrated task, he could facilitate stronger growth than what he created by being involved in many different tasks. Just as small dominoes can topple larger dominoes, big achievements can be gained through a series of apparently minor actions that build momentum over time.

A narrow focus on one product is evident in many of the most successful companies, including Apple and Intel. Some of the most successful people embarked on their path to success as the result of one personal connection. They also often have shared a single-minded focus on one subject or passion, like a sport or country.

One obstacle that inhibits focus on a single thing is the belief that every task is equally important for progress, even though the Pareto principle states that a majority of results can arise from disproportionately little effort. Another obstacle is the belief that multitasking is possible and makes people more