The Theory of One

ONE thing will make a monumental difference in your world and you probably don’t know what it is. If you know what it is and you understand it, you stay tethered to it like a convict shackled to a cartoon-like iron ball. This one thing should guide your every move because so much depends on it.

Most people don’t know what their one thing is. Because, for the one thing to be THE ONE THING, they have to be clear on their vision. People set general milestones all the time. They may vaguely plan to get married, finish school, get a promotion, start a business, have kids or reach a certain salary. And still, many lives go totally undefined in a “let’s see what happens” kind of approach. Even if a goal or two is clearly set, successful outcomes are often left to chance. Don’t misunderstand, people hit individual goals every day. But without thoughtful intention, ambition can inadvertently justify costly tradeoffs. An ambitious executive climbs the ranks at the expense of strong family ties. Selfless parents give up physical health to raise the children. A business owner trades a marriage for long hours in hopes of financial freedom.

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Jared J. Greer is the founder of Greer Method Complete Coaching. He is an executive coach, 7-time Ironman finisher, marathoner, ultra-marathoner, husband, father of four, and host of The Greer Method podcast.