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The ONE Thing

The ONE Thing

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Discover the surprisingly simple truth behind extraordinary results. Learn how the most successful people in the world approach productivity, time management, business, health and habits with The ONE Thing. A ProduKtive® Podcast.© Rellek Publishing Partners, Ltd. A ProduKtive® Podcast. Career Success Economics Leadership Management & Leadership
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  • Type 2 Work, and The Hidden Cost of Convenience

    Type 2 Work, and The Hidden Cost of Convenience
    Aug 24 2026
    We spend a lot of energy trying to make life faster, easier, and more convenient. But what might we lose when we remove too much of the hard? Jay breaks down the “fun scale,” from Type One Fun that feels good in the moment to Type Two Fun that feels difficult while you’re doing it but becomes meaningful in retrospect. Then there’s Type Three Fun: hard experiences that never seem worth it. The difference often comes down to three things: choice, completion, and connection. Did you choose the challenge? Can you see a finish line? Is the struggle connected to something meaningful? Jay also explores what calculators, GPS, AI, and other conveniences can quietly take away when we stop exercising skills ourselves, and why leaders should help their teams “do hard better” instead of trying to remove every challenge. Know someone who may find this episode helpful? Share it with them: https://the1thing.com/podcast-episode/type-2-work-and-the-hidden-cost-of-convenience *** In this episode, you’ll learn: -What Type 1, Type 2, and Type 3 experiences look like -Why some hard experiences become your most meaningful memories -How choice, completion, and connection help you decide if hard work is worth it -Why making everything easier can weaken skills you still need -How to help yourself and your team “do hard better” Chapters: [00:00] Why We Need More Type 2 Experiences [03:51] What Convenience Is Costing Us [06:43] The 3 Tests for Hard Things [07:29] Why Hard Needs a Finish Line [11:16] How to Do Hard Better [14:48] The Challenge: Test One Hard Thing Links & Tools from This Episode: • The ONE Thing Operating System • Oliver Burkeman and his previous conversation with Jay • Free Resources Produced by NOVA
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    20 mins
  • Building a Burnout-Proof Business with Mallory Rowan

    Building a Burnout-Proof Business with Mallory Rowan
    Aug 17 2026
    Mallory Rowan was building a successful powerlifting apparel company, competing at a high level, and finishing university when her body finally forced her to stop. A routine doctor’s visit revealed that she had been living with pneumonia, but the warning signs had appeared long before: irritability, emotional exhaustion, unexplained health issues, and the growing feeling that she was no longer herself. Mallory joins Jay to share what it took to recover, ask for support, and separate her identity from her work. She explains how burnout changed the way she builds businesses, from creating stronger boundaries to designing for her personality, interests, and changing seasons of life. They also explore Mallory’s “toddler test” for uncovering what you truly want, why financial security can give entrepreneurs more freedom to take meaningful risks, and how expanding your options can protect both your health and your ambition. Know someone who may find this episode helpful? Share it with them: https://the1thing.com/podcast-episode/building-a-burnout-proof-business-with-mallory-rowan/ *** In this episode, you’ll learn:- How to recognize the emotional and physical signs of burnout- Why separating your identity from your work matters- How to design a business around your strengths and season of life- How the “toddler test” reveals what you actually want- Why financial security creates more freedom to take meaningful risks Chapters: [00:00] The Burnout Wake-Up Call [05:37] When Pushing Through Stops Working [13:38] You Are More Than Your Work [19:18] What Do You Really Want? [25:54] Making Work Optional [33:12] Sustainable Ambition [37:07] The Challenge: Find Six Solutions Links & Tools from This Episode: • The ONE Thing Operating System • Check out FundClub here • Mallory Rowan’s Website • Follow Mallory Rowan on Instagram • Free Resources Produced by NOVA
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    43 mins
  • How Not to Know: The Science of Uncertainty with Simone Stolzoff

    How Not to Know: The Science of Uncertainty with Simone Stolzoff
    Aug 10 2026
    Simone Stolzoff, author of How to Not Know, joins Jay to explore why our search for certainty often leads us into three traps: comfort, hubris, and control. They discuss how replacing those instincts with growth, humility, and acceptance can help us move forward without having every answer. Simone shares practical ways to build your tolerance for uncertainty, including introducing small doses of randomness into your routine, looking to your past for evidence that you can handle difficult situations, and trusting your future self to solve future problems. They also break down four questions that can bring clarity during a crisis: What is really happening? What are the trade-offs? What are your priorities? What is the next right action? Know someone who may find this episode helpful? Share it with them: https://the1thing.com/podcast-episode/how-not-to-know-the-science-of-uncertainty-with-simone-stolzoff/ *** We talk about: [00:00] Why Uncertainty Makes Us So Uncomfortable [01:34] The Three Traps of Certainty [06:53] How to Get Better at Not Knowing [11:36] What Happens When You Randomize Your Life [20:58] Four Questions for Navigating a Crisis [34:06] Let Go of the Life You Didn’t Choose [38:52] The Challenge: Choose Who You Want to Become Links & Tools from This Episode: • The ONE Thing Operating System • How to Not Know by Simone Stolzoff • The Good Enough Job by Simone Stolzoff • Follow Simone Stolzoff on Instagram: @thepizza_bagel • Free Resources Produced by NOVA
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    43 mins
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