The One Thing Flashcards

1
Q

Define the ‘Domino effect

A

A succession of events caused by one single event

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2
Q

How much mental energy do people lose from multitasking?

A

28%

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3
Q

What is a better solution than multitasking?

A

Single tasking

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4
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What is a better solution to a ‘to-do list’?

A

A ‘success list’

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5
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How long does it take to regain focus from one task to another?

A

15 minutes

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6
Q

What are the four thieves of productivity? PEIF

A

Poor (health)
Environment (design)
Inability (to say no)
Fear (of chaos)

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7
Q

What is the FOCUSING QUESTION?

A

“What is the ONE THING I can do, such as by doing it, that everything else becomes easier or unnecessary?”

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8
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Daily allowable time block to focus on the ONE THING

A

4 hours

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9
Q

What hinders the ability to complete ONE THING?

A

Lack of willpower

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10
Q

What depletes willpower?

A

Low leverage passive activities

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11
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How long does it take to become distracted?

A

2.5 seconds

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