Summary of The ONE Thing

Four things that obstruct productivity include being unable to turn down opportunities, avoidance of chaotic situations, inattention to personal health, and an unsupportive environment at work or home.

Individuals must schedule uninterrupted blocks of time to work without distractions, time to properly unwind from a hard day of work, and time to plan the next few weeks or months of focused work time

People who are on the path to fulfillment through single-minded focus on a passion or purpose will be happier than people who have achieved a goal and quit trying to achieve more

Focusing on a single purpose can bring happiness while pursuing fulfillment

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

Success also requires the ability to turn down opportunities, embrace chaos, maintain health, and build a supportive environment

doing just one thing, immediately

Achieving large things does not require taking on a variety of tasks or even a single enormous task

While the author can perform some accessory tasks that make the writing better, including diagramming plot lines, researching the setting, and brainstorming ideas for characters, the primary task of writing a novel is the act of sitting down to write.

what single thing they can do to make the rest of their tasks easier or unnecessary