Best Theonething Podcasts (2026)

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We Studied 400 High Achievers for 4 Months - This is What We Learned 44:09

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18h ago44:09

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Big goals have a way of starting strong and slowly falling apart. Motivation fades. Life intervenes. Momentum stalls. In this episode, Jay Papasan shares what actually separates the people who follow through from those who stay stuck in restart mode. After studying more than 400 entrepreneurs and business owners who went through The First Domino pr…

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Permission to Pause: Reclaim Your Identity Outside of Work with Jen Davis 41:59

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For years, Jen Davis did what high performers are taught to do. Say yes. Move faster. Carry more responsibility. Lead at a high level and keep pushing. From the outside, her career looked like the definition of success. Then she was forced to pause. And that pause completely shifted her thinking. She had been running full speed ahead, without reali…

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How to Take Action in 2026: 11 Lessons from Gary Keller, Morgan Housel, and Sahil Bloom 45:44

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We’re closing out the year with a special highlight reel from some of Jay Papasan’s favorite conversations of 2025, all centered on two big themes: taking action and sustaining action. On the “taking action” side, Jenny Wood reframes fear as a signal of agency, Pat Flynn walks us through his “DeLorean” future-casting exercise, and Sahil Bloom chall…

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536. She Turned Her Personal Productivity Journal into a 7-Figure Business w/ Cathryn Lavery 39:28

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So much of life runs on a “default” operating system—school, work, productivity tools, even your phone. But what happens when that default just doesn’t work for you? In this episode, Jay Papasan sits down with BestSelf Co. founder Cathryn Lavery to talk about being diagnosed with ADHD at 31, realizing she was a “Mac forced to run PC software,” and …

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535. 10 Books That Changed My Life (And Why I Give Them Away) 33:51

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Are you choosing the right book for the season you’re in—or just grabbing whatever looks interesting? In this solo episode, Jay Papasan walks through the ten books he recommends and gifts more than any others. These are not simply his “favorites”—they’re the books that shaped his craft as a writer, helped him level up as an entrepreneur, grounded h…

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534. The Surprising Science Behind Burnout (And How to Avoid It) w/ Dr. Robyne Hanley-Dafoe 43:27

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Do you ever feel like you’re doing everything “right”? Performing at a high level, meeting everyone’s expectations, carrying the load—and yet still feel yourself slowly wearing down? It’s more common than you might realize—and there’s a way out. Jay Papasan is joined by behavioral psychologist and bestselling author Dr. Robyne Hanley-Dafoe to unpac…

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533. Jay’s 5 Step Guide to High Impact Giving 42:14

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We all want to make a difference — but how do you start giving when life already feels full? In this solo episode, Jay Papasan shares his personal “5 Step Giving Framework,” a simple and strategic way to turn good intentions into consistent action. Drawing from research, experience, and years of purposeful practice with his wife, Wendy, Jay outline…

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532. It’s Never The Right Time 20:32

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How many times have you said, “It’s not the right time”? Whether it’s starting a new business, writing your book, or making a big life change, we all fall into the trap of waiting for perfect timing. Spoiler alert: it doesn’t exist. In this episode, Jay Papasan shares a personal story about finally deciding to adopt a second dog — and how that simp…

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531. NO-vember Special: How to Say No Without Saying No 48:27

2M ago48:27

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Every November, Jay Papasan dedicates time to exploring one of the most powerful productivity tools you have—the ability to say no. This year's "No-vember Special" dives deep into 11 different ways to protect your time, energy, and focus, often without ever saying the word "no." From Steve Jobs' legendary turnaround at Apple to simple scripts you c…

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530. Turn Your Ideas into Action in 5 Simple Steps 29:28

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Every year, Americans spend more than $100 billion on education—books, courses, conferences, and training—and research shows that less than 20% ever do anything with what they learn. That means roughly $80 billion of potential goes unrealized every year. This episode is about joining the 20% who act. Jay Papasan walks you through the T.I.P.P.S. fra…

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529. Your Calendar Is Your Scorecard - Are You Winning or Losing? With Sahil Bloom 37:50

2M ago37:50

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When Gary and Jay wrote The ONE Thing, they defined success as “getting what you want.” But most of us chase goals we didn’t truly choose. In this episode, author and creator Sahil Bloom shares how he reset his scorecard, left a lucrative path, and built a life aligned with his values—starting with time. Sahil explains why the worst distractions of…

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528. The 5 Permission Slips Every High Achiever Needs 28:33

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Are you constantly trying to please everyone—and still ending up exhausted and unfulfilled? This week, Jay shares the five permission slips every high achiever needs to hear. From setting healthy boundaries to redefining what success looks like, Jay walks you through how to release perfectionism, protect your energy, and rebuild self-trust. You’ll …

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527. The 100 Best Books for Work and Life 37:31

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Are you overwhelmed by the sheer number of business and self-help books out there? With more than 40,000 titles published every year, it's impossible to read them all — and most of us don't have the time to waste on the wrong ones. The real challenge is knowing which books will actually help you grow, both personally and professionally. That's why …

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526. The High Achiever’s Paradox 32:22

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Success expands everything—opportunities, decisions, people, and complexity. Jay calls this the High Achiever’s Paradox: as the pie gets bigger, chronic problems compound. Drawing on coaching transcripts and discovery calls, he spotlights three patterns that get harder with success: (1) honoring time blocks amid constant interruptions, (2) delegati…

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525. The Art of Spending Money (And Why Most of Us Get It Wrong) with Morgan Housel 40:59

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Morgan Housel is back on the show to talk about his newest book, The Art of Spending Money. You know him from The Psychology of Money and Same As Ever. This time, we dive into what happens after you’ve earned the money—how to actually use it well. Morgan makes the case that money can buy comfort and independence, but not love, health, or meaning. B…

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524. How Winners Quit: The 3-Step Strategic Quitting Framework 36:46

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In this solo episode, Jay revisits a formative moment from middle school that turned “never quit” into his lifelong badge of honor—and how that same belief later became an Achilles heel. Perseverance helped him finish books, build businesses, and do hard things. But persistence misapplied can steal time from our future selves. Jay unpacks why winne…

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523. Create Your Village (Even in a “Me” Culture) with Liz Bohannon 41:16

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If you’ve ever chased big goals and felt oddly alone while doing it, this one’s for you. Liz Bohannon—founder of Sseko Designs (now part of Noonday Collection) and author of Beginner’s Pluck—makes a compelling case that the connection we crave lives on the far side of our fear of rejection. She shares her RICH framework for social health: Initiativ…

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We Studied 400 High Achievers for 4 Months - This is What We Learned 44:09

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Permission to Pause: Reclaim Your Identity Outside of Work with Jen Davis 41:59

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How to Take Action in 2026: 11 Lessons from Gary Keller, Morgan Housel, and Sahil Bloom 45:44

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536. She Turned Her Personal Productivity Journal into a 7-Figure Business w/ Cathryn Lavery 39:28

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535. 10 Books That Changed My Life (And Why I Give Them Away) 33:51

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534. The Surprising Science Behind Burnout (And How to Avoid It) w/ Dr. Robyne Hanley-Dafoe 43:27

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533. Jay’s 5 Step Guide to High Impact Giving 42:14

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532. It’s Never The Right Time 20:32

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531. NO-vember Special: How to Say No Without Saying No 48:27

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530. Turn Your Ideas into Action in 5 Simple Steps 29:28

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529. Your Calendar Is Your Scorecard - Are You Winning or Losing? With Sahil Bloom 37:50

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528. The 5 Permission Slips Every High Achiever Needs 28:33

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527. The 100 Best Books for Work and Life 37:31

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526. The High Achiever’s Paradox 32:22

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525. The Art of Spending Money (And Why Most of Us Get It Wrong) with Morgan Housel 40:59

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524. How Winners Quit: The 3-Step Strategic Quitting Framework 36:46

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523. Create Your Village (Even in a “Me” Culture) with Liz Bohannon 41:16