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PART ONE: “WHAT’S THE ONE THING I CAN DO …” This sparks focused action. “What’s the ONE Thing” tells you the answer will be one thing versus many. It forces you toward something specific. It tells you right up front that, although you may consider many options, you need to take this seriously because you don’t get two, three, four, or more. You can

1. There can only be ONE. Your most important priority is the ONE Thing you can do right now that will help you achieve what matters most to you. You may have many “priorities,” but dig deep and you’ll discover there is always one that matters most, your top priority—your ONE Thing.

YOUR PERSONAL LIFE Let the ONE Thing bring clarity to the key areas of your life. Here’s a short sampling. • What’s the ONE Thing I can do this week to discover or affirm my life’s purpose … ? • What’s the ONE Thing I can do in 90 days to get in the physical shape I want … ? • What’s the ONE Thing I can do today to strengthen my spiritual faith … ?

DO ONE THING

I’m not saying there will only be one thing, or even the same thing, forever. I’m saying that at any moment in time there can be only ONE Thing, and when that ONE Thing is in line with your purpose and sits atop your priorities, it will be the most productive thing you can do to launch you toward the best you can be.

BIG IDEAS 1. Go small. Don’t focus on being busy; focus on being productive. Allow what matters most to drive your day. 2. Go extreme. Once you’ve figured out what actually matters, keep asking what matters most until there is only one thing left. That core activity goes at the top of your success list. 3. Say no. Whether you say “later” or “never,