In this episode, host Whitney Sewell talks to Jay Papasan, co-author of the bestselling book "The One Thing." Jay shares his journey from entrepreneur to purposeful partner at Keller Williams Realty, and delves into the core principle of "The One Thing" - the idea that by focusing on the single most important task, everything else becomes easier or unnecessary.Jay explains practical strategies for living the "One Thing" philosophy, including the focusing question, time blocking, and building accountability through coaching. He also discusses scaling a business while maintaining focus and balancing professional and personal life.Here are the top 3 actionable takeaways from this episode:Identify your "One Thing" and prioritize it above all else.Implement time blocking and calendar management to protect time for your "One Thing."Seek out coaching and accountability partners to help you stay focused and achieve your goals.You will be inspired to apply the principles of "The One Thing" to their own lives and unlock their full potential through the power of singular focus.Timestamps:00:37 Introduction to Jay Papasan06:36 The concept of Living the One Thing13:37 Does focusing on one thing mean neglecting other areas?20:10 Scaling from a small company to a global organization25:57 The role of coaching and accountability31:46 How to scale but stay focused?36:22 Vision, Values, Belief, Perspective42:53 Finding a model in the lives of successful people47:55 The importance of being a present parent54:54 Giving back and setting charity goals58:02 How to get in touch with Jay?After interviewing thousands of entrepreneurs, one truth is clear: business success means little if it costs your marriage, family, or faith.I'm now hosting the Courageous Men podcast for men who want to lead well at home and at work. I'm looking for five men to walk closely with who want to lead well at home and work.  Email me at whitney@whitneysewell.com and tell me why you should be one of the five. whitneysewell.com  VISIT OUR WEBSITEhttps://lifebridgecapital.com/Here are ways you can work with us here at Life Bridge Capital:⚡️START INVESTING TODAY: If you think that real estate syndication may be right for you, contact us today to learn more about our current investment opportunities: https://lifebridgecapital.com/investwithlbc⚡️Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheRealEstateSyndicationShow📝 JOIN THE DISCUSSIONhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/realestatesyndication➡️ FOLLOW UShttps://twitter.com/whitney_sewell https://www.instagram.com/whitneysewell/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/whitney-sewell/ ⭐ Be Our Guest!We are continuously working hard to help our listeners with their journey to real estate syndication. If you think you can add value in any way to our listeners who are in commercial real estate, then we’d love to have you over. Apply here: https://lifebridgecapital.com/join-our-podcast/