The ONE Thing

The ONE Thing

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The Science Behind Sustained Success with Nir Eyal

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 behind motivation and persistence. While most people think success comes from knowi ...  Show more

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

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 need. Resilience isn’t something you’re born with. It’s something you build—often in the mom ...  Show more

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

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 lesson from Mr. Rogers: instead of just looking for the helpers, as Mr. Rogers sug ...  Show more

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

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 charisma - became his competitive advantage, and the foundation of his newest business ...  Show more

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

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 science behind overwhelm, including the Zeigarnik effect and additive bias, and ...  Show more