The One Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth Behind Extraordinary Result

 

Shirley J.                  Adult Non-Fiction                  Achieving Rapid Results on What Matters in Life    

The One Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth Behind Extraordinary Results by Gary Keller and Jay Papasan        240 pages

Excellent book and it really is that simple, whether you are dealing with work, home, friends, whatever, focus on the one thing that matters most and do that first.   Put all your attention and focus into it.   Do not let less important tasks or nearly as consequential things grab your attention - stay with the one most important thing to do - get it done- and everything else will fall into place.   Put the thought and time required in deciding out of all of the things on your to do list which is the one necessary thing to do to make it happen for your career, weight loss, getting your body fit, getting your marriage back on track, creating the space you need to achieve what you need to do for enriching your family life or your work life.   Multitasking doesn't cut it.  To accomplish more work solidly on the one most important thing then move to the second but only after you have completed the one thing first.  The authors outline how your productivity will improve when you don't allow the daily distractions (email, etc.) to pull you away from the one thing that really needs your attention.   You will cut down on stress, be more effective and get more done by doing les - don't try to do 6 different things, do 1 really well then do another really well but not all at once.   You will stop being overwhelmed and revive your energy by staying on track with the one thing that matters most.   I recommend this book to teens on up.   Learn to do that one thing and the rest is easy,