The ONE Thing by Gary Keller

Favorite Quote
“It is not that we have too little time to do all the things we need to do, it is that we feel the need to do many things in the time we have.” — Gary Keller
The Book in One Sentence
The ONE Thing gives you a very simple approach to productivity, based around a single question, to help you have less clutter, distractions and stress, and more focus, energy and success.
Why should you read it?
If you’re looking for a simple productivity system that you can understand and apply in a few minutes, read this book. All of the other stories and tools supplied around it are helpful. They’ll get you to absorb the idea and make it a mindset. That said, even if you only read a few chapters of this one, there’s a chance you’ll forever approach your to-do list differently afterwards. Worth a shot!
Key Takeaways
You can figure out your long- and short-term priorities and goals with a single question.
In order to get focused, you have to learn how to say no.
Never sacrifice your personal life for work.