Show Notes
How to simplify your busy life before setting new goals.
You raised your hand for a committee years ago, and now it’s just draining time and energy every week. It’s out of alignment - and it’s almost goal-setting season.
That work project that seemed like a great idea at the time is still eating your week, and nothing new fits. Before you add another goal to the list, you have to pause and find the space for it.
On August 1st, Jay Papasan left Keller Williams after almost 26 years, and he’s still in what he calls a season of addition by subtraction.
Are you living your own definition of success, or someone else’s? If you’re a doer, it’s easy to keep doing and never look up to check your direction. Make some space and you’ll feel lighter, Jay promises, even before you know what’s coming into it.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
The 5 questions Jay uses to free up time for his ONE Thing
Why chasing a resume line is holding you back
What your calendar can say about your true values
How to know if you’ve set the wrong goal
How subtraction can create more room for meaningful work
Chapters:
(00:00) Leaving Keller Williams After Almost 26 Years
(06:26) Whose Definition of Success Are You Living?
(12:14) 5 Questions to Decide What to Subtract
(21:10) What’s Changing at The ONE Thing
Links & Tools from This Episode:
• Goal Setting Retreat and ONE Thing Summit
• Changes to The ONE Thing services
• Free Resources
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