From a young age, we learn that saying “thank you” is essential. However, we aren’t taught why it’s so significant. Gratitude is the simple act of expressing an appreciation for what we’ve been exposed to, been given, or have in life. And expressing gratitude can have...
There are benefits and consequences to living a life of priority. On the one hand, we’re incredibly productive. On the other, the things that aren’t priority often get thrown into chaos. When you commit yourself to your ONE Thing every day, you’re saying “no” to...
During the holiday season, it can feel a bit like you’re running a marathon. You’ve got to make sure that your holiday cards make it into the mail in time, or that you and your loved one make an appearance at the neighborhood party, and that the pets don’t knock over...
Powering through an unproductive state isn’t the answer. There are some ruts you have to climb out of both metaphorically and physically. Doing good work is not always about sitting and staring at that work, repeating the same efforts over and over again until...
The twenty-tens are drawing to a close and the Roaring 20s 2.0 are just around the bend. And here at The ONE Thing, that means it’s time to start planning for the year ahead. Whether you’ve already had your own Goal Setting Retreat, come to ours, or are still trying...
Gratitude is the point of Thanksgiving, but it’s something we often don’t prioritize. When the aromas of roasting turkey and fresh pumpkin pie fill the air, most of us look forward to setting work aside in favor of a lavish meal and the company of family and friends....
Communication lies at the center of just about everything we do. Whether we’re talking to our loved ones, our co-workers, or the whole world, whether or not we can get our message across can determine if we move our ONE Thing from point “A” to point “B.” We’ve talked...
You wake up at around six and check your phone – there’s a message from your boss or coworker. You’re awake, so you respond. At the time this probably didn’t seem like much of a big deal, but then you notice something. You start getting more and more early morning or...
Halloween is upon us and that means things are downright spooky scary. It’s a time of year when we’re testing our limits around what scares us. But really, we should be looking at what scares us year-round. We’re used to thinking about fear as something that helps us...