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I sit down with Jay Papasan, co-author of The One Thing and The Millionaire Real Estate Agent, to dive into powerful growth strategies for creators and entrepreneurs seeking massive success.

We discuss how to maximize productivity while maintaining balance, overcoming imposter syndrome, and the transformative impact of small, consistent actions over time.

Jay also offers valuable insights on hiring from within your audience, effective delegation, and the critical role accountability plays in achieving long-term success.

Whether you're an entrepreneur, creator, or professional looking to elevate your game, this episode is filled with actionable advice.

Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
00:59 How to Build Authority with Books
08:18 Creating a Common Language in Your Business Niche
11:32 How to Become an Authority in Your Industry
15:45 Habits of Successful People
18:31 How to Focus and Achieve More
21:26 The Day Before Vacation Productivity Hack Explained
26:17 How to Use Accountability for Success
30:10 Decision Making Tips for Entrepreneurs
33:01 How to Delegate Effectively
35:11 Jay Papasan’s One Thing
37:56 Time Management for Entrepreneurs
42:05 Networking Tips for Business Success
46:19 How to Build Successful Habits
52:59 Writing Productivity Hack from a Bestselling Author
54:53 The Success Story of "The One Thing" Book
57:42 How to Focus Your Business Strategy
01:02:25 How to Effectively Hire from Your Audience
01:04:02 Closing Thoughts

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Featured in this episode:
Kit (formerly ConvertKit) - https://kit.com/
Gary Keller - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellergary/
Keller Williams - https://www.kw.com/
James Clear - https://jamesclear.com/
Dan Martell - https://www.danmartell.com/
Chris Guillebeau - https://chrisguillebeau.com/
World Domination Summit - https://worlddominationsummit.com/
37signals - https://37signals.com/
Jason Fried - https://twitter.com/jasonfried
Inc. Magazine - https://www.inc.com/
Headspace - https://www.headspace.com/
Ryan Holiday - https://ryanholiday.net/
Rory Vaden - https://www.roryvaden.com/
Dr. Ben Hardy - https://benjaminhardy.com/
The One Thing - https://the1thing.com/book/
The Millionaire Real Estate Agent - https://kellerink.com/products/the-millionaire-real-estate-agent

Highlights:
01:38 Leveraging a Book to Scale Your Business
04:42 The Question: "What Would Have to Be True?"
11:11 Becoming the Authority in Your Industry
18:40 Overcoming Distractions on the Path to Success
24:05 Revealing Priorities Through Calendar Habits
35:30 Dan Martell’s Process for Recording SOPs
40:05 The Deliberate Accountability Model
01:01:19 Jay Papasan’s Flywheel
01:04:58 The Power of Names as a Creator