Issue # 03

Hey ,

“Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes, including you.”

— Ann Lamott

Think of your most important work like clear water flowing downstream. Now imagine tossing in big, immovable rocks—your planned time off and deep work sessions—to shape that flow.

That’s exactly what Gary Keller does: he blocks out large chunks of time (like 10 AM to 4 PM for deep work), and even reserves one to two weeks every other month for vacation—even if he doesn’t know where he's going yet.

It’s less about control and more about giving your schedule—and yourself—the breathing room to thrive.

When you book time off first and anchor your priorities around it, everything else—meetings, tasks, distractions—naturally flows around those sacred blocks.

This simple habit keeps us grounded, prevents burnout, and ensures the things that matter, actually get done.

The ONE Question:

What non-negotiable time should I block first—before everything else—and how will I honor it this week?

To Extraordinary Results,

Stuart Hyslop

The ONE Thing Guy

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