The ONE Thing Flashcards

1
Q

Russian proverb

A

If you chase two rabbits
You will catch either one

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2
Q

Going small is …

A

Ignoring what you could do and doing what you should do

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3
Q

Every great change …

A

… starts like falling dominoes
(BJ Thornton)

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4
Q

Each standing domino represents …

A

A small amount of potential energy

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5
Q

Extraordinary success is

A

Sequential, not simultaneous

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6
Q

Life is too short to

A

Chase unicorns

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7
Q

Five lies between you and success?

A

That everything matters equally
That multitasking works
That willpower is always at hand
That life is balanced
That big is bad

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8
Q

Things that matter most must never …

A

Be at the mercy of things which matter least
(Goethe)

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9
Q

Achievers always work from …

A

… a clear sense of priority

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10
Q

The 80/20 principle says …

A

The minority of your effort leads to the majority of your results

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11
Q

A to-do list becomes a success list when …

A

… you apply Pareto’s principle to it

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12
Q

Multitasking is …

A

… Monkey mind

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13
Q

Willpower is

A

a timing issue

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14
Q

The early bird

A

gets the worm

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15
Q

make hay

A

while the sun shines

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16
Q

Willpower has

A

a limited battery life

17
Q

The food choice of high-achievers is

A

complex carbohydrates and proteins

18
Q

High achiever food can be

A

Fullkornspasta
Fullkornsbrød
Brune ris
Bønner
Broccoli
Asparagues
Gulerødder
Epler
Bær
Appelsin
Kiwi
Kylling
Oksekød
Svin
Reker
Tun
Eggehviter
Nøtter
Hytteost
Solsikkefrø

19
Q

Do what matters most

A

when your willpower is at its highest

20
Q

Do your One thing

A

early

21
Q

Magic happens

A

at the extremes

22
Q

Never gamble

A

with time

23
Q

Family, friends, health and integrity

A

are made if glass

24
Q

When working

A

work. When playing, play

25
Q

A big opportunity is better than a small one,

A

but a small problem is bettee than a big one

26
Q

Megaphobia is

A

the irrational fear of big

27
Q

No one knows

A

their ultimate ceiling

28
Q

Success requires action,

A

and action requires thought

29
Q

What you build today

A

will either empower or restrict you tomorrow

30
Q

As you experience big

A

you become big

31
Q

Don’t fear big

A

Fear mediocrity, waste, lack of living to your fullest

32
Q

The key to success is in

A

the handful things we do well