Episodes 571
Avg. Duration 43m
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Apple Rating 4.8 (1,092)
Since Jan 2017
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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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.

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How to Build Resilience (Before You Need It) With Valorie Burton

Jun 08, 2026 30m

Resilience is often treated like a personality trait. You either have it or you don’t. But Valorie Burton sees it differently: Resilience is a personal system you can build before life demands it…

The Isolation of High Achievers: Why All Entrepreneurs Feel Lonely (And How to Fix It)

Jun 01, 2026 24m

High performers are often great at building businesses, serving clients, supporting families, and chasing big goals. But there’s one thing they tend to neglect: friendship. In this episode, Jay…

High-Stakes Communication: How to Negotiate Confidently, Ask Smarter Questions, and Build Influence with Phil Jones

May 25, 2026 35m

Have you ever walked away from a conversation wishing you could go back and say it differently? According to Phil Jones, that doesn’t mean you have a communication problem. You may have a moment…

The Habit Lab: How to Build Consistency in Business & Life with Kim Zuroff

May 18, 2026 42m

High achievers aren’t held back because they don’t know what to do. The challenge is always consistency. Habits are so powerful because they are automatic - and in this episode, you’ll learn how to…

Brand Building 101: Content Strategy, Storytelling, Positioning and More with Donald Miller

May 11, 2026 34m

Entrepreneurs know they need to create content, build trust, and stay visible. The hard part is knowing what to say, how often to say it, and how to make sure your message actually leads people…

The Making of The ONE Thing: What We Cut From the Book (And Lessons We’d Add Today)

May 04, 2026 31m

Before The ONE Thing became the bestselling book readers know today, it was a much bigger manuscript, more than 400 pages long. In this episode, Jay Papasan goes back to the final stretch before…

The Psychology of Hope: A Blueprint for a More Hopeful Life with Dr. Robyne Hanley-Dafoe

Apr 27, 2026 38m

When the world feels heavy, hope can feel fragile, or even out of reach. In this episode, Jay sits down with award-winning behavioral psychologist Dr. Robyne Hanley-Dafoe to unpack what hope really…

Should Business Leaders Get Political? A Framework for Speaking Up

Apr 20, 2026 38m

When something bad happens in the world, every business leader has a difficult decision to make - the decision to speak up, or to stay silent. In the past, silence was the safest option - today,…

Why Talented People Go Unnoticed: Career Cheat Codes with Courtney Johnson

Apr 13, 2026 41m

A lot of talented people assume that if they work hard enough, they’ll eventually get noticed. Courtney Johnson says that’s simply not how careers work. In this episode, Jay sits down with Courtney,…

How Billionaires Set Goals: A Step-by-Step Guide to Achieve Your Goals Using the 4-1-1

Apr 06, 2026 43m

If you want to achieve real and sustainable success, you don’t need another productivity system - try this instead. In this episode, Jay Papasan sits down with Director of Training Chris Dixon to…

The Science Behind Sustained Success with Nir Eyal

Mar 30, 2026 45m

What if the biggest thing holding you back isn’t your skills, your resources, or even your discipline—but your beliefs? In this conversation, Jay sits down with Nir Eyal to unpack the hidden force…

Don’t Waste Your Hardest Lessons: Julia Lashay’s 5 Principles of Unshakable Resilience

Mar 23, 2026 33m

Content Warning: This episode includes discussion of the loss of a child and experiences of grief. It may be distressing for some listeners. Please listen with care and take the space you…

Giving Your Infinite Resources: A Shift In Perspective When The World Feels Heavy

Mar 16, 2026 25m

When the world feels heavy, many of us fall into the same cycle: doom scrolling, numbing out, or waiting for things to improve In this episode, Jay shares a powerful perspective shift inspired by a…

The Psychology of Sales: How to Close More Deals (Without Feeling Sales-y) with David Priemer

Mar 09, 2026 42m

Jay sits down with research scientist-turned-entrepreneur David Priemer to do a deep dive into the proven science and psychology of sales. In this conversation, David shares how curiosity - not…

Closing the Loop: The Science Behind Feeling Overwhelmed, And What to Do About It

Mar 02, 2026 36m

If you feel like you have 30 browser tabs open in your brain, you’re not alone. Most business owners don’t have a capacity problem—they have a clarity problem. In this episode, Jay Papasan unpacks…

The ONE Thing Isn’t A Productivity Book

Feb 23, 2026 29m

Most high performers think they have a productivity problem. They don’t. They have a purpose problem. In this episode, Jay Papasan pulls back the curtain on what The ONE Thing has always been about.…

Amy Purdy, Paralympic Medalist: How to Turn Your Greatest Setback into Your Greatest Strength

Feb 16, 2026 47m

At 19 years old, Amy Purdy went to work feeling a little run down. Within 24 hours, she was fighting for her life in the hospital. She beat the odds, and survived a life-threatening infection - but…

Stop Ghosting Your Goals: How to Stay Committed to Your Future Success

Feb 09, 2026 28m

Are you ghosting your goals? By February, most people have already given up on the goals they set in January. But what if the reason you keep ignoring your goals isn’t a lack of discipline, but a…

Scaling Your Side-Gig: How Alex Hopes Turned a Passion Project into A Phenomenon

Feb 02, 2026 33m

Most people don’t plan for a pivot that changes everything. For Alex Hopes, it started with a moment that stopped his life cold and rerouted it completely. What followed was a decade-long journey of…

Rituals of Recovery: What Elite Athletes Can Teach Us About High Performance

Jan 26, 2026 31m

Elite athletes don’t just train harder. They recover better. Between points, plays, and games, they use small, intentional rituals to reset their bodies and minds so they can perform again at a high…

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