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Your reading list shouldn’t be a source of guilt. It should be a lever for real change. We explore how to stop juggling half‑finished titles and start using one book to solve concrete problems in your work and life. Guided by Gary Keller and Jay Papasan’s focusing question—What’s the one thing I can do such that by doing it everything else becomes easier or unnecessary?—we trade information overload for practical clarity.

We break down a simple, repeatable habit that turns pages into progress: pick one priority area for the month, choose one book that directly speaks to it, block twenty to thirty minutes a day, and capture three essentials—one key idea, one example or story, and one small action you’ll take within twenty‑four hours. This approach sharpens focus, reduces context switching, and transforms your reading from passive consumption into an active strategy for better decisions. Whether you’re aiming at leadership, productivity, health, finances, or relationships, narrowing your attention unlocks outsized results.

You’ll hear how to set a weekly intention for your book, craft a daily plan you can actually keep, and use each chapter to influence a real decision you’re facing right now. We share practical prompts, like shifting from “How can I read more?” to “What’s the one thing I can do this week with this book to move forward?” The result is less noise, more clarity, and a reading life that compounds into measurable wins. If your nightstand and Kindle are overflowing, this is your invitation to commit, focus, and finish.

If this helped you rethink your reading, follow the show, share it with a friend who’s drowning in their TBR, and leave a quick review so more listeners can find us. Then choose your one book and tell us what you’ll tackle this week.

Key Points from the Episode:

• go small to get extraordinary results
• why most reading feels busy but changes little
• the focusing question as a daily filter
• choosing one book that fits your current season
• a 20–30 minute reading block with intent
• capture one idea, one example, one action
• apply lessons to real decisions within a day
• repeat one focus area, one book, one weekly intention

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