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Have you asked yourself the Focusing Question? What is your one thing? It’s easy to think that the key to success is doing more than anyone else. However, that’s a recipe for spreading yourself too thin and accomplishing nothing significant. Instead, you should focus on a few, right things. It starts with asking yourself the Focusing Question. Continue reading to learn what the Focusing Question from The One Thing is and how to apply it.
Are you easily distracted at work? What steps can you take to reduce your distractions? In his book Deep Work, Cal Newport provides steps on how to create a deep work environment. The steps include creating a designated workspace, getting rid of distractions such as social media, training your focus, and making the most of your focused time. Keep reading to learn how to curb your distractions at work.
Do you know how to become an expert at something? What commitment is needed? To become an expert, you must invest a great amount of time. That time must be focused on the right thing for it to be productive. You also need to have a purposeful approach, seeking new and better ways to do what you’re doing. Keep reading to learn how to become an expert.
What is your life purpose? Are you living it? Your purpose is the one thing you want your life to be about more than any other. Your life purpose determines your priority. Connecting purpose and priority with productivity determines your success. To live an exceptional life, live with purpose, live by priority, and live for productivity. Continue reading to learn how to find your life purpose.
Do you hold yourself accountable for the way things turn out? Or are you just a victim of circumstance? Like everyone else, you want to succeed. You want great results. Holding yourself accountable is a critical aspect of success. It means that you are the owner—the author—of your life. Read more to learn the power of holding yourself accountable.
What success myths are floating around out there? Which ones do you believe? Real estate entrepreneur Gary Keller identifies six success myths that we’ve been taught. He argues that these beliefs get in the way of our ability to focus on One Thing. Ultimately, they stand in the way of our success. Keep reading to learn about these success myths.
What could you do if you chose to think big and stretch yourself? Is it possible to think too big? Many people fear “going big” or pursuing exceptional achievement in their professional lives because it sounds difficult or like “pie in the sky.” Lowering your sights seems more prudent and realistic than stretching yourself. But thinking big is essential to extraordinary results. Read more to learn why you should think big and stretch yourself.
What are Jordan Belfort’s tips for handling objections in sales? How does conversation looping help you close a deal? How do Belfort’s methods compare to other sales advice? Objections in sales can be tricky to work around: you want to address all the prospect’s concerns but you don’t want to sound too pushy. There are tons of different methods for handling sales objections. Today we’ll discuss Jordan Belfort’s advice from his book Way of the Wolf. Keep reading for Jordan Belfort’s advice on how to handle objections in sales.
What is Maxwell’s level 1 leadership? What powers can you command at this level? And how do you move up the leadership ladder towards level 2? In Maxwell’s leadership hierarchy, level 1 leadership is called positional or title-based leadership. At this level, you have the title but no real power, other than the authority to lead—people only follow you because they have to. In this article, we’ll discuss Maxwell’s first level of leadership, its pros and cons, and what you can do to make the most of your title and move up the leadership ladder.
Did you know that striving to achieve a balanced life can get in the way of success? What’s a better way to live? A balanced life—one in which no area of life is neglected—is a myth. The notion that we should try to live a balanced life is a relatively new one. This way of living can keep you from making total commitments, which can keep you from succeeding at anything. Striving for counterbalance is a better way to live. Read more to learn the truth about a balanced life.