Say No To Less, Unlock Your ONE Thing
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Resources & Recommendations
Books
- "The ONE Thing" by Gary Keller and Jay Papasan - This book discusses the power of focusing on one key area to achieve extraordinary results, and the importance of saying no to distractions.
People Mentioned
- Steve Jobs - Referenced for his decision to drastically reduce Apple's product line to focus on a few key products, which led to significant company growth.
- Jordan Freed (Current Head Coach in the organization) - Mentioned in a conversation with the host's last coach about disappointing the right people.
- Jen Davis - Mentioned in a conversation with the host's last coach about disappointing the right people.
- Gary Keller (Partner) - Mentioned as a very wealthy and successful individual, and also for his strategy of using a vhs tape for a contracts class to leverage his time.
- Pat Flynn - Referenced as a personal hero of the host who uses a hard rule of not missing his children's band performances as a way to say no.
Organizations & Institutions
- Apple - Referenced for Steve Jobs's strategic decision to reduce their product offerings.
- HarperCollins - Mentioned as the host's previous workplace where he learned how to write strategically vague rejection letters as an editorial assistant.
Websites & Online Resources
- The ONE Thing (theone thing.com/values) - A free guide to help identify and rank personal values for better decision-making.
Other Resources
- ChatGPT - An AI tool used by the host for research.
- Perplexity - An AI tool used by the host for research.