Physics proves that one domino can bring down a domino that is 50% larger. Apply this to your work life and you'll end up being more productive with your tasks.

Talking Points:

  • Think of your tasks as dominoes. If you focus on handling the most important domino first, it will knock down the larger ones, creating the “domino effect”.
  • Start by establishing your deeper purpose at work. Getting clarity on your “why” will help you answer the practical questions that lead to true productivity.
  • Establish your list of priorities or strategic objectives. Try to come up with 3-5 main priorities for yourself or your team.
  • Answer the focusing question: “What’s the one thing I can do such that by doing it everything else will be easier or unnecessary?” Ask this question daily, weekly, and more.
Discussion Questions:
  1. Initial reactions to this topic? What jumped out at you?
  2. What are some of the big things in your life that take up a lot of time? What are some smaller things that still seem to suck time from your day? What changes might you need to make?
  3. What are some habits you have or have had that you have seen affect you more and more as time went on?
  4. What do you want to have as your main priorities in life? What do you need to adjust to make this true?
  5. What is one habit you can establish to help you be more productive?
  6. Is there a step you need to take based on today’s topic?

Adapted from The ONE Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth Behind Extraordinary Results by Gary Keller