The One Thing

by Gary Keller

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Keller argues that extraordinary results come from focusing on the single most important task, not juggling many. The key question: what is the one thing that makes everything else easier?

Published:: 2013
Pages:: 256

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In this collection, The One Thing references 3 other books.

It draws on The Power of Habit, Getting Things Done and Thinking, Fast and Slow.

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Keller cites Duhigg on keystone habits creating domino effect.

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The Power of Habit

by Charles Duhigg

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Keller references Allen's GTD on single-task prioritisation.

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Getting Things Done

by David Allen

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Keller cites Kahneman on willpower as finite.

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Thinking, Fast and Slow

by Daniel Kahneman

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