The ONE Thing

Why I'd hand it to you

Gary Keller, who built a large real estate company, and Jay Papasan argue that success comes from focusing on the single most important task, the one that makes everything else easier or unnecessary. They push back on myths about multitasking and work-life balance and offer one focusing question to guide each day. It is easy to read and easy to apply. The honest catch is that the whole book really is that one idea, and once you get it, the rest is repetition and examples. Some readers will also find the balance chapter unrealistic for parents. The question itself is genuinely helpful.

— Matt Jordan