The Power of One More summary

Life has its successes and failures. The important thing is to keep trying. The One More mentality helps you get closer and closer to reaching your goals every time you practice it.

Think of children who are first learning how to ride a bike. It’s a process that takes constant trying. They start with training wheels. When the time has come, they take those wheels off and rely on mom and dad to help them stay upright. Eventually, the parents let go and the child learns how to balance without falling over. They keep trying until they succeed, even though the process takes days or even weeks.

Most of us believe that there are 24 hours in a day – and technically, there are. But that’s considering only clock time. One More thinkers need to think in mind time. Mind time is the perception of time to an individual. It can be different for each of us.

And that’s why it’s helpful to divide your time into as many chunks as necessary to maximize your potential. For example, Ed Mylett says he breaks his 24 hours down into three different parts, each acting as its own day. You see, if your day only lasts five or six hours, that adds a strong sense of urgency. Whatever it is you want to achieve on that mini-day – exercise, sales calls, meditation, paperwork – you really have to get things done quickly and effectively!

Humans are emotional beings. We have all kinds of feelings all the time, and that’s okay. But many people are too hard on themselves. They try to deny their feelings or have a too simplistic view of them.

For example, they think of harsh emotions like fear and anxiety as something that should be avoided at all costs. The truth is, with the right mindset in place, even these negative emotions can be used as motivators. They push you forward if you embrace them.

There are no guarantees in life and we can’t control all outcomes. But what you can do is change your mindset, try and try again, and take advantage of the time you’re given. It’s your decisions that will define the course of your life – whether it’s making one more call, adding one more client, or taking one more chance.