One Thing, Four Pillars: How to Make Progress in Shooting, Finances, Growth, and Family

One Thing, Big Difference

The book “The One Thing” by Gary Keller and Jay Papasan is a powerful reminder:if we want real progress, we need to focus on what truly matters. Not on everything at once, but on the one step that pulls everything else forward. It’s a book that really changes the way you think – it teaches setting one priority (because priority should always be singular), breaking big goals into smaller steps, and consistently focusing on what brings the greatest impact at the moment.

At GGWG we see it the same way – in training, finances, health, family, and spirituality.
Below are some examples of how the “One Thing” principle works in our four pillars.

Training & Technique

• One thing: for a month, practice only smooth weapon draw.— Instead of trying everything at once, focus on a single habit. The result? Safety, confidence, and a solid foundation.
• One thing: plan your shooting practice. Get a notebook and before training write down your goal and the drills you’ll do.— You’ll save time and money, because you won’t just shoot at paper or steel aimlessly – every shot will have meaning.

Finance & Stability

• One thing: set aside a small amount for an emergency fund before buying another piece of gear.— Peace of mind and family stability > another gadget on the shelf.
• One thing: find one YouTube video about building financial independence.— No overthinking, no excuses – one resource is enough to take the first step toward better money management.

Growth & Character

• One thing: instead of reading five books at once, pick one and immediately apply at least one exercise from it.— Real change happens in action, not in collecting notes. You can start with the book that is the foundation of this approach – “The One Thing” by Gary Keller and Jay Papasan.
• One thing: spend 5 minutes choosing the one thing you’ll focus on that day.— It gives you clarity, direction, and a strong start to the morning.

Family & Values

• One thing: one evening per week without your phone, just with your family.— Better than hours of simply “being around each other.”
• One thing: there’s always something to do at home – do one small task every day that takes only a few minutes.— After a month, you’ll have 30 things done, and you won’t believe the difference you’ll feel.

Conclusion

Progress doesn’t come from multitasking. It comes from choosing that one thing that truly makes the difference.
At GGWG we believe this approach gives us strength – at the range, at home, at work, and in life.

Good Guys With Guns – More Than Shooting.

Now it’s your turn – start right now. Grab your phone, open the calendar, and set a daily reminder at 7:00 AM with the question:

“What is the ONE THING you can do, such that by doing it everything else will be easier or unnecessary?”