Comments on: The Life-Changing Magic of Doing One Thing at a Time

By: Kevin Flannery

Kevin Flannery — Thu, 28 Nov 2019 00:55:25 +0000

Great article! I love this concept of one thing. At a time. Highly missed as a simple enhancement to owning your life ! You’re article has inspired me !

By: Kevin Flannery

Kevin Flannery — Thu, 28 Nov 2019 00:53:52 +0000

This was exactly what I needed to hear ! Put so profound yet simple. I think
Sometimes that is exactly why I’m tired, my mind never stops. One thing at a time is easier said then done but I’m on it !!

By: Joel

Joel — Wed, 27 Nov 2019 16:15:49 +0000

Great article Marc. A powerful message in lives which are increasingly dictated by distraction. Love the leaf analogy!

By: Sherif

Sherif — Sun, 24 Nov 2019 16:52:37 +0000

Timeless advise…..

By: Khadim Dieng

Khadim Dieng — Fri, 22 Nov 2019 21:22:32 +0000

Very very interesting, beautiful writing. <3

By: Grace

Grace — Thu, 21 Nov 2019 02:02:53 +0000

Tomorrow I will focus on a relationship change. I am distracted by documents. I will deal with each, one by one until all are finished. Then, I will file them and walk away with a clear mind and heart.

By: Grace

Grace — Thu, 21 Nov 2019 01:55:40 +0000

In reply to Ron. You are so right about that. I am sure that the attempt to be funny was ill thought out, but with no malice intended. These guys revere life, in every way.

By: Janis

Janis — Wed, 20 Nov 2019 15:30:23 +0000

Another point for developing and cultivating a daily meditation practice.

By: Tlhonolofatso

Tlhonolofatso — Wed, 20 Nov 2019 14:35:33 +0000

Thank you for emailing me ..I’m ready to challenge myself about being focused

By: Arunima

Arunima — Tue, 19 Nov 2019 19:22:57 +0000

I so needed to hear this today. And it’s not just this one time that this has happened. Your emails have had this perfect timing time and again. And the fact that each email is as relatable as the previous one has always kept me coming back for more.
I subscribed to the mailing list in 2014, in the darkest period of my life and I am very glad to say your words have been really, truly, incredibly life changing. Your blog is the one I have subscribed for the longest time.
Thank you so much for all the love and wisdom that you put out into the world.
My best wishes to you. ??

By: Lynn Fabia

Lynn Fabia — Tue, 19 Nov 2019 18:22:27 +0000

Marc, I teach Aikido and the principle of doing only one thing at a time stands true. We practice having four students coming towards us fairly fast and with strikes and grabs. I tell them you can only deal with one opponent at a time.and it works. When you become scattered trying to multi-task, all four of them are on you. So as the attacks are coming, you don’t go toward the opponent, you find the spaces between them. In those spaces are the time for yourself and your family. Thank you for this timeless reminder.

By: Jacqueline

Jacqueline — Tue, 19 Nov 2019 17:32:52 +0000

Love love love this article
One day at a time sweet Jesus is all i am asking of you, was what my mum wanted played at her funeral, to teach us something,
be more intentional, i observed someone at work who never rushed, never did things erratically and her work was far more superior than anyone else, everyone admired her standard and people like that bring a sense of calm, thanks again guys for bring us top quality advice
much love
Jacqueline

By: Gina

Gina — Tue, 19 Nov 2019 17:31:53 +0000

Thank you for this important and timely reminder. I have been trying to focus on one person/task at a time both at home and at work, although work can be challenging as I work in a law office and sometimes am interrupted for meetings and phone calls which I have to take. I spent many years being a multi-tasker and can see now that it didn’t serve me well, though I thought I was doing great at the time. Now I need to remember that it’s progress, not perfection – and focus, focus, focus.

By: Ron

Ron — Tue, 19 Nov 2019 16:20:46 +0000

(assuming you don’t crash from the texting and driving)

Sorry, but as someone who is fervently against the dangers of distracted driving, this makes light of the situation. Non-motorist deaths on the RISE in the U.S. because of cell phones and distracted driving. It should be – assuming you don’t crash into another person and kill THEM because you overvalue your own importance.

We all are probably against drunk driving and wouldn’t make jokes about drunk drivers crashing. So, I don’t think it is okay to take texting and driving so lightly. It should be U.S. national law that texting and driving is illegal. It’s deadly!

As someone who chooses to not drive a car on a daily basis, my life is constantly threatened by people messing with their phones, instead of driving.

I enjoy the work you do with this site, but please, please don’t make it about their own safety, it should be about the safety of everyone else who you choose to endanger by deciding a text is more important that proper operation of a deadly machine. Thank you.

By: Sharon O'Banion

Sharon O'Banion — Tue, 19 Nov 2019 16:15:01 +0000

In reply to Jose Alvarez. Do one thing well, not ten things badly. Great Wisdom.

By: Sharon O'Banion

Sharon O'Banion — Tue, 19 Nov 2019 15:08:33 +0000

I am a new course student. Before getting this email I was focusing on physically decluttering, my first course goal. I found in a short amount of time I was decluttering here and there…..now I am focusing one area.
Marc you are so correct: multi-tasking reduces productivity. I was in a high stress job for 20+ years. I had responsibilities pulling me every way. I was “demoted”. I had far less responsibilities and one central focus. I rocked! Making the business the most financially stable it had been in years.
Multi-tasking in our personal lives gets us no where. Thank you so much for this great blog.

By: Marc

Marc — Tue, 19 Nov 2019 14:37:23 +0000

In reply to Laura. Laura, I'm glad the timing worked out so well. And I absolutely love your sentiment. Every single day I dedicate at least two full hours to QUALITY time with my son.

By: Joanne

Joanne — Tue, 19 Nov 2019 14:31:35 +0000

I’m going to focus on the steps of my day rather than the entire day as a whole.

And as I do so, I’m going to practice self forgiveness during those times I may get caught up in the rush-rush-multitasking mentality of modern everyday.

I truly believe acceptance of ourselves when we may swerve our path is just as important as focusing on what we truly know to be best for us.

By: Mia

Mia — Tue, 19 Nov 2019 14:30:48 +0000

I’m going to focus on savoring my (second) cup of coffee this morning. 😉

By: Debbie

Debbie — Tue, 19 Nov 2019 14:30:23 +0000

I have been feeling extremely overwhelmed, overworked and pushed for time in my professional and personal family life for sometime. I was in a bit of a panic yesterday night as I went to bed thinking to myself, something has got to give, tossing and turning wondering how I can change things for the better, wondering am I going to make it?
Then I saw your post and reading through it has helped me to put things back in perspective. Your posts are always on point, really keep me focused and truly help me on my journey to become a better version of myself. I have been following your blog since 2013. Such inspiring words of wisdom.