7Identify Your “One Thing”
Do you remember the movie City Slickers? In the movie, a group of friends from the city takes a “vacation” at a dude ranch. Curly, played by Jack Palance, is a hard, crusty old cowboy full of wisdom. He gives some great advice to Mitch, played by Billy Crystal, who is facing some midlife questions. Here is the scene:
Great scene. Great advice. For the purposes of sharpening focus, your “one thing” is the one activity that most directly helps you execute your plan. It’s the most vital of your vital few activities. Each day, each week, each month, each quarter, and each year, there is just one thing that is most vital ...
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