March 7, 2025

Jay Papasan

Episode 256: Mastering Execution & Focus with Jay Papasan

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Show Notes

In this episode of Pursuing Freedom, Jay Papasan joins us to dive deep into the power of execution, goal setting, and navigating today’s business landscape. 

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to move forward, this conversation is packed with insights to help you cut through the noise and focus on what truly matters.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

  • The #1 reason business owners feel stuck—and how to fix it
  • Why most people unconsciously quit on their goals and how to stay committed
  • The power of The One Thing and how to eliminate distractions
  • How to navigate market shifts and position yourself for success
  • The truth about execution: why doing more isn’t the answer
  • How to avoid “goal drift” and stay on track all year long
  • … and much more!

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About

Jay Papasan [Pap-uh-zan] is a bestselling author who serves as the Vice President of Strategic Content for Keller Williams Realty International, the world’s largest real estate company. He is also CEO of The ONE Thing training company Produktive, and Co-Owner, alongside his wife Wendy, of Papasan Properties Group with Keller Williams Realty in Austin, Texas.

Jay was born and raised in Memphis, TN. After attending the University of Memphis, he spent several years working in Paris. He later graduated from New York University’s graduate writing program and began his publishing career at HarperCollins Publishers. There, he helped piece together bestselling books such as Body-for-Life by Bill Phillips and Go for the Goal by Mia Hamm.

After moving to Austin, Jay joined Keller Williams Realty International, and in 2003 he co-authored The Millionaire Real Estate Agent, a million-copy bestseller, alongside Gary Keller and Dave Jenks.

His most recent work with Gary Keller on The ONE Thing has sold over 3.5 million copies worldwide and garnered more than 500 appearances on national bestseller lists, including #1 on The Wall Street Journal’s hardcover business list. It has been translated into 40+ different languages. Every Friday, Jay shares concise, actionable insights for growing your business, optimizing your time, and expanding your mindset in the TwentyPercenter.

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