Chapter 8: The Path to Great Answers
This chapter delves deeper into how to ask and answer the Focusing Question effectively, emphasizing the importance of thinking big and being specific.
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Gary Keller's The ONE Thing champions the power of focus and prioritization to achieve extraordinary results in any area of your life. It argues that by identifying and concentrating on the single most important thing, you can unlock your full potential...
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