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(1) Feng Liang, The University of Texas at Austin and Work partially done during an internship at Meta GenAI (Email: jeffliang@utexas.edu);
(2) Bichen Wu, Meta GenAI and Corresponding author;
(3) Jialiang Wang, Meta GenAI;
(4) Licheng Yu, Meta GenAI;
(5) Kunpeng Li, Meta GenAI;
(6) Yinan Zhao, Meta GenAI;
(7) Ishan Misra, Meta GenAI;
(8) Jia-Bin Huang, Meta GenAI;
(9) Peizhao Zhang, Meta GenAI (Email: stzpz@meta.com);
(10) Peter Vajda, Meta GenAI (Email: vajdap@meta.com);
(11) Diana Marculescu, The University of Texas at Austin (Email: dianam@utexas.edu). Table of Links Abstract and Introduction
2. Related Work
3. Preliminary
4. FlowVid
4.1. Inflating image U-Net to accommodate video
4.2. Training with joint spatial-temporal conditions
4.3. Generation: edit the first frame then propagate


Experiments


5.1. Settings
5.2. Qualitative results
5.3. Quantitative results
5.4. Ablation study and 5.5. Limitations
Conclusion, Acknowledgments and References
A. Webpage Demo and B. Quantitative comparisons 4.1. Inflating image U-Net to accommodate video The latent diffusion models (LDMs) are built upon the architecture of U-Net, which comprises multiple encoder and decoder blocks. Each block has two components: a residual convolutional module and a transformer module. The transformer module, in particular, comprises a spatial selfattention layer, a cross-attention layer, and a feed-forward network. To extend the U-Net architecture to accommodate an additional temporal dimension, we first modify all the 2D layers within the convolutional module to pseudo-3D layers and add an extra temporal self-attention layer [18]. Following common practice [6, 18, 25, 35, 46], we further adapt the spatial self-attention layer to a spatial-temporal self-attention layer. For video frame Ii , the attention matrix would take the information from the first frame I1 and the previous frame Ii−1. Specifically, we obtain the query feature from frame Ii , while getting the key and value features from I1 and Ii−1. The Attention(Q, K, V ) of spatial-temporal self-attention could be written as This paper is available on arxiv under CC 4.0 license. (1) Feng Liang, The University of Texas at Austin and Work partially done during an internship at Meta GenAI (Email: jeffliang@utexas.edu); (2) Bichen Wu, Meta GenAI and Corresponding author; (3) Jialiang Wang, Meta GenAI; (4) Licheng Yu, Meta GenAI; (5) Kunpeng Li, Meta GenAI; (6) Yinan Zhao, Meta GenAI; (7) Ishan Misra, Meta GenAI; (8) Jia-Bin Huang, Meta GenAI; (9) Peizhao Zhang, Meta GenAI (Email: stzpz@meta.com); (10) Peter Vajda, Meta GenAI (Email: vajdap@meta.com); (11) Diana Marculescu, The University of Texas at Austin (Email: dianam@utexas.edu). (1) Feng Liang, The University of Texas at Austin and Work partially done during an internship at Meta GenAI (Email: jeffliang@utexas.edu); (2) Bichen Wu, Meta GenAI and Corresponding author; (3) Jialiang Wang, Meta GenAI; (4) Licheng Yu, Meta GenAI; (5) Kunpeng Li, Meta GenAI; (6) Yinan Zhao, Meta GenAI; (7) Ishan Misra, Meta GenAI; (8) Jia-Bin Huang, Meta GenAI; (9) Peizhao Zhang, Meta GenAI (Email: stzpz@meta.com); (10) Peter Vajda, Meta GenAI (Email: vajdap@meta.com); (11) Diana Marculescu, The University of Texas at Austin (Email: dianam@utexas.edu). Table of Links Abstract and Introduction 2. Related Work 3. Preliminary 4. FlowVid 4.1. Inflating image U-Net to accommodate video 4.2. Training with joint spatial-temporal conditions 4.3. Generation: edit the first frame then propagate Experiments 5.1. Settings 5.2. Qualitative results 5.3. Quantitative results 5.4. Ablation study and 5.5. Limitations Conclusion, Acknowledgments and References A. Webpage Demo and B. Quantitative comparisons Abstract and Introduction Abstract and Introduction 2. Related Work 2. Related Work 3. Preliminary 3. Preliminary 4. FlowVid 4. FlowVid 4 .1. Inflating image U-Net to accommodate video .1. Inflating image U-Net to accommodate video 4.2. Training with joint spatial-temporal conditions 4.2. Training with joint spatial-temporal conditions 4.3. Generation: edit the first frame then propagate 4.3. Generation: edit the first frame then propagate Experiments Experiments Experiments 5.1. Settings 5.1. Settings 5.2. Qualitative results 5.2. Qualitative results 5.3. Quantitative results 5.3. Quantitative results 5.4. Ablation study and 5.5. Limitations 5.4. Ablation study and 5.5. Limitations Conclusion, Acknowledgments and References Conclusion, Acknowledgments and References A. Webpage Demo and B. Quantitative comparisons A. Webpage Demo and B. Quantitative comparisons 4.1. Inflating image U-Net to accommodate video The latent diffusion models (LDMs) are built upon the architecture of U-Net, which comprises multiple encoder and decoder blocks. Each block has two components: a residual convolutional module and a transformer module. The transformer module, in particular, comprises a spatial selfattention layer, a cross-attention layer, and a feed-forward network. To extend the U-Net architecture to accommodate an additional temporal dimension, we first modify all the 2D layers within the convolutional module to pseudo-3D layers and add an extra temporal self-attention layer [18]. Following common practice [6, 18, 25, 35, 46], we further adapt the spatial self-attention layer to a spatial-temporal self-attention layer. For video frame Ii , the attention matrix would take the information from the first frame I1 and the previous frame Ii−1. Specifically, we obtain the query feature from frame Ii , while getting the key and value features from I1 and Ii−1. The Attention(Q, K, V ) of spatial-temporal self-attention could be written as This paper is available on arxiv under CC 4.0 license. This paper is available on arxiv under CC 4.0 license. available on arxiv

FlowVid: Taming Imperfect Optical Flows: Inflating Image U-Net to Accommodate Video

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In a world where decentralized finance and digital nomadism are redesigning ways of life, "crypto nomads" could well be the newest breed that depends on blockchain and digital cryptocurrency to live and work in any part of the world. These pioneering spirits are part of fully decentralized structures, working on projects across borders without barriers, and again defining financial freedom. Who Are Crypto Nomads? Crypto nomads, a term derived from the combination of cryptocurrency enthusiasts and digital nomads, are individuals who work remotely but are financially supported by crypto assets, DeFi investments, or blockchain-based income. Crypto nomads work remotely, but for them, cryptocurrency and blockchain are the backbones of their professional and financial activities. Most of the time, one will be dealing in professions related to blockchain development, cryptocurrency trading, consultancy, and even project management by utilizing digital assets and DeFi. Besides traditional digital nomads who work remotely though bound through centralized financial systems, crypto nomads depend on decentralized systems through which they manage finances and pursue opportunities anywhere with ease in the world. Key Features of Crypto Nomadism Include: Borderless Work: This gives them, in turn, the evasion of national border or financial regulations, making global transactions and collaborations seemingly so much easier. Financial Independence: They are confident above all in cryptocurrencies, sidestepping banks, and systems of traditional money transfer. This decreases fees and simultaneously simplifies international payments. Decentralized Communities: Crypto nomads unite through DAOs, which is a way for them to work on projects flexibly and co-creatively. The growing significance of DAOs is that they are often touted as the future of work. Co-creation Within The Crypto Nomad Lifestyle Co-creation is integral to the crypto-nomad community. Co-creation, in a nutshell, is a process of collaboration and innovation by people or organizations through decentralized networks and DAOs rather than business hierarchies. In the crypto space, this means shared ownership and community-driven project development. One quintessential example is the DAOs, which allow participants to make collective decisions, contribute to skill-based decisions, and get rewarded via governance tokens. Key Benefits of Co-creation For Crypto Nomads: Collaborative Innovation: Participating in DAOs would mean crypto nomads are able to work on blockchain projects without any central body, hence facilitating cross-border innovation. Financial Inclusion: Through the use of the blockchain, they get involved in low-cost peer-to-peer transactions, hence getting involved with projects around the world and reducing their dependence on conventional systems of finance. How Crypto Nomads Are Redefining Work And Income. The crypto nomad lifestyle seeks to reshape work and income by leveraging decentralized systems outside of the traditional models of work and employment. By this, professionals are allowed to work across borders, manage finances independently, and take up project-based jobs through DAOs. Unlike conventional jobs, which are generally confined to specific geography and corporate hierarchies, crypto nomads have been able to enjoy flexibility and freedom in work. The newly redefined work structure includes: Cross-border transaction: It eliminates the need for wire transfers and currency conversion. It therefore makes international financial transactions easier. Investment and financial independence: Crypto nomads can lend, borrow, and invest directly in DeFi solutions without any intermediaries; thus, it allows full control over one's finances. Fluid involvement in projects within DAOs: The crypto-nomads are allowed to work on projects in the DAO on flexible terms and get paid with governance tokens that are reward-enabling, carrying the extra value of decision-making on the future of the project. Impact on Local Economies and Community Building Cryptonomads add value, both economically and socially, to the communities they belong to by building digital nomad communities in Bali, Lisbon, and Dubai. Finally, coworking spaces, a strong internet connection, and visa-friendly environments make these hubs a core of economic activities: their presence boosts local hospitality, tourism, and technology industries, opening new possibilities for local businesses and society in general. Local Effects of Crypto Nomadism: Local economic boost: Crypto nomads pay for local services, boosting hospitality and tourism, and driving tech entrepreneurship. Cultural Exchange and Innovation: Diverse ideas and skills moved forward by nomads enrich the cultures of residents and encourage innovation due to higher receptiveness to novelty. Some governments, like Estonia, go so far as to offer special visas for digital nomads with the goal of attracting them as a resource for local economic growth. The Role of Crypto Nomad Communities and DAOs in Global Collaboration Crypto nomads build a community based on shared interests, values, and blockchain-based interactions. In this line, DAOs have become powerful ways of belonging and mutual support since members of such organizations can contribute anytime and from any part of the world. As opposed to traditional concepts of community, crypto nomad groups represent the principles of inclusiveness, trust, and co-ownership, hence fostering collaboration across projects and countries. Other Benefits of These Communities Include: Equitable Collaboration: Blockchain's transparency and permissionless design create the grounds for trusting, peer-to-peer collaboration. Social Contribution: The majority of crypto nomads are purpose-driven individuals ecologically seeking opportunities for volunteering and community engagements in the destinations they travel to. Crypto Nomadism: Its Challenges and the Way Forward While a decentralized, borderless lifestyle is romantic, crypto nomadism faces difficulties regarding regulatory uncertainties, fluctuating crypto values, and the instability of decentralized economies. Other common challenges are navigating complicated rules for visas, accessing consistent healthcare, and finding reliable connections to the internet. The future trends entail: Regulatory Developments: Accompanying increased mainstream adoption of crypto is that governments might also begin to adopt friendlier policies towards crypto nomads. Improved Security, Speed, and Innovation in Blockchain Products: Advances in blockchain technology could make blockchain networks more resistant to hacking and faster and more advanced financial products developed on the blockchain. The development of decentralized finance could be stabilized by such a development and, therefore, support the growth of the crypto nomad lifestyle. Conclusion: Crypto nomads rethink notions of work, community, and financial freedom through blockchain and decentralized finance to operate without borders. They also collaborate on international projects through DAOs, enabling a co-creative culture to support shared ownership in furthering innovation and financial inclusion. Crypto nomads have contributed culturally and economically to the communities in which they set up hubs in Bali, Lisbon, and elsewhere. Indeed, this somewhat strange marriage between global collaboration and local impact is what makes this lifestyle so different from most other modern prototypes. In a world where decentralized finance and digital nomadism are redesigning ways of life, "crypto nomads" could well be the newest breed that depends on blockchain and digital cryptocurrency to live and work in any part of the world. These pioneering spirits are part of fully decentralized structures, working on projects across borders without barriers, and again defining financial freedom. Who Are Crypto Nomads? Crypto nomads, a term derived from the combination of cryptocurrency enthusiasts and digital nomads, are individuals who work remotely but are financially supported by crypto assets, DeFi investments, or blockchain-based income. Crypto nomads work remotely, but for them, cryptocurrency and blockchain are the backbones of their professional and financial activities. Most of the time, one will be dealing in professions related to blockchain development, cryptocurrency trading, consultancy, and even project management by utilizing digital assets and DeFi. Besides traditional digital nomads who work remotely though bound through centralized financial systems, crypto nomads depend on decentralized systems through which they manage finances and pursue opportunities anywhere with ease in the world. Key Features of Crypto Nomadism Include: Borderless Work: This gives them, in turn, the evasion of national border or financial regulations, making global transactions and collaborations seemingly so much easier. Borderless Work: Financial Independence: T hey are confident above all in cryptocurrencies, sidestepping banks, and systems of traditional money transfer. This decreases fees and simultaneously simplifies international payments. Financial Independence: T Decentralized Communities: Crypto nomads unite through DAOs, which is a way for them to work on projects flexibly and co-creatively. The growing significance of DAOs is that they are often touted as the future of work. Decentralized Communities: Co-creation Within The Crypto Nomad Lifestyle Co-creation is integral to the crypto-nomad community. Co-creation, in a nutshell, is a process of collaboration and innovation by people or organizations through decentralized networks and DAOs rather than business hierarchies. In the crypto space, this means shared ownership and community-driven project development. One quintessential example is the DAOs, which allow participants to make collective decisions, contribute to skill-based decisions, and get rewarded via governance tokens. Key Benefits of Co-creation For Crypto Nomads: Collaborative Innovation: Collaborative Innovation: Participating in DAOs would mean crypto nomads are able to work on blockchain projects without any central body, hence facilitating cross-border innovation. Financial Inclusion: Financial Inclusion: Through the use of the blockchain, they get involved in low-cost peer-to-peer transactions, hence getting involved with projects around the world and reducing their dependence on conventional systems of finance. How Crypto Nomads Are Redefining Work And Income. How Crypto Nomads Are Redefining Work And Income. The crypto nomad lifestyle seeks to reshape work and income by leveraging decentralized systems outside of the traditional models of work and employment. By this, professionals are allowed to work across borders, manage finances independently, and take up project-based jobs through DAOs. Unlike conventional jobs, which are generally confined to specific geography and corporate hierarchies, crypto nomads have been able to enjoy flexibility and freedom in work. The newly redefined work structure includes: Cross-border transaction: Cross-border transaction: It eliminates the need for wire transfers and currency conversion. It therefore makes international financial transactions easier. Investment and financial independence: Investment and financial independence: Crypto nomads can lend, borrow, and invest directly in DeFi solutions without any intermediaries; thus, it allows full control over one's finances. Fluid involvement in projects within DAOs: Fluid involvement in projects within DAOs: The crypto-nomads are allowed to work on projects in the DAO on flexible terms and get paid with governance tokens that are reward-enabling, carrying the extra value of decision-making on the future of the project. Impact on Local Economies and Community Building Cryptonomads add value, both economically and socially, to the communities they belong to by building digital nomad communities in Bali, Lisbon, and Dubai. Finally, coworking spaces, a strong internet connection, and visa-friendly environments make these hubs a core of economic activities: their presence boosts local hospitality, tourism, and technology industries, opening new possibilities for local businesses and society in general. Local Effects of Crypto Nomadism: Local economic boost: Local economic boost: Crypto nomads pay for local services, boosting hospitality and tourism, and driving tech entrepreneurship. Cultural Exchange and Innovation: Cultural Exchange and Innovation: Diverse ideas and skills moved forward by nomads enrich the cultures of residents and encourage innovation due to higher receptiveness to novelty. Some governments, like Estonia, go so far as to offer special visas for digital nomads with the goal of attracting them as a resource for local economic growth. The Role of Crypto Nomad Communities and DAOs in Global Collaboration Crypto nomads build a community based on shared interests, values, and blockchain-based interactions. In this line, DAOs have become powerful ways of belonging and mutual support since members of such organizations can contribute anytime and from any part of the world. As opposed to traditional concepts of community, crypto nomad groups represent the principles of inclusiveness, trust, and co-ownership, hence fostering collaboration across projects and countries. Other Benefits of These Communities Include: Equitable Collaboration: Equitable Collaboration: Blockchain's transparency and permissionless design create the grounds for trusting, peer-to-peer collaboration. Social Contribution: Social Contribution: The majority of crypto nomads are purpose-driven individuals ecologically seeking opportunities for volunteering and community engagements in the destinations they travel to. Crypto Nomadism: Its Challenges and the Way Forward While a decentralized, borderless lifestyle is romantic, crypto nomadism faces difficulties regarding regulatory uncertainties, fluctuating crypto values, and the instability of decentralized economies. Other common challenges are navigating complicated rules for visas, accessing consistent healthcare, and finding reliable connections to the internet. The future trends entail: The future trends entail: Regulatory Developments: Regulatory Developments: Accompanying increased mainstream adoption of crypto is that governments might also begin to adopt friendlier policies towards crypto nomads. Improved Security, Speed, and Innovation in Blockchain Products: Improved Security, Speed, and Innovation in Blockchain Products: Advances in blockchain technology could make blockchain networks more resistant to hacking and faster and more advanced financial products developed on the blockchain. The development of decentralized finance could be stabilized by such a development and, therefore, support the growth of the crypto nomad lifestyle. Conclusion: Crypto nomads rethink notions of work, community, and financial freedom through blockchain and decentralized finance to operate without borders. They also collaborate on international projects through DAOs, enabling a co-creative culture to support shared ownership in furthering innovation and financial inclusion. Crypto nomads have contributed culturally and economically to the communities in which they set up hubs in Bali, Lisbon, and elsewhere. Indeed, this somewhat strange marriage between global collaboration and local impact is what makes this lifestyle so different from most other modern prototypes.

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Here’s my to-do list currently — of course, there are a lot of tasks. As I’m sitting at my desk, staring at this long, overwhelming list, I can feel the familiar frustration bubbling up. You know that feeling when you have so much to do that you don’t even know where to start? That was me. My mind was spinning in this chaos. But then I remembered something from The One Thing. This book by Gary W. Keller and Jay Papasan has a simple question that helps me break free from the cycle of overwhelm and uncertainty over and over again: What’s the one thing I want to do today? Or the longer version: What’s the one thing I can do such that by doing it, everything else will be easier or unnecessary Why does this approach help? Simple, It eliminates multitasking (which is a productivity killer)


It helps you prioritize ruthlessly


It keeps you on track with your big goals This quote from The One Thing hits home for me: “Not everything matters equally, and success isn’t a game won by whoever does the most. We can’t fall prey to the notion that everything has to be done, that checking things off our list is what success is all about. Achievers decide what matters and then allow what matters to drive their day. They do those things sooner and focus on them.” So, “The trick to success is to choose the right habit and bring just enough discipline to establish it.” So, what is this question really about? “What’s the ONE thing I can do… ONE thing: You are allowed to pick one thing and one thing only
Can do: You can do it — execute it “… such that by doing it… This part challenges you to dig deep because when you do this one thing, you’re setting something else in motion. “… everything else will be easier or unnecessary?” When you do this one thing, everything else on your list either becomes easier or, in many cases, unnecessary. Most people don’t realize how much they don’t need to do if they just focus on doing the right thing. What to do with this question? ie Simple Path to Productivity 1. Keep asking the One Thing question, both for your long-term vision and your daily routine. The Big-Picture Question: “What’s my ONE Thing?” Use this to develop a vision for your life and the direction for your career or company; The Small-Focus Question: “What’s my ONE Thing right now?” Use this when you first wake up and throughout the day. 2. Find a great answer to that question. Ok, How? Gary W. Keller and Jay Papasan suggest 2-step approach: Find the best research, study of the highest achievers
Look for the next step that aligns with their trajectory — or if needed, go in a completely new direction. 3. Do it. Once you’ve found that next step, time block it. Treat that time like it’s sacred, protecting it as though it’s your most valuable asset. As Keller and Papasan remind us: “When your willpower is its highest, do the priority/one thing work.” How do I apply it to my life? Return to my face-in-palm moment when I was overwhelmed by my to-do list. I asked myself the One Thing question and realized the one thing I needed to accomplish today was: Practice my pitch for tomorrow’s presentation in front of 300 investors. Duh, why was I even struggling to figure this out? Once I finished it, my next one thing was: Write this Substack post, cause I’ve delayed it and I know that the value of this post will compound over time After answering the question, I blocked time, locked myself in a room, and got to work. There’s no better feeling than being fully in the moment, knowing that you’re doing exactly what you need to be doing. How you can apply right away? For your endless todo: Pause for five minutes.
Ask yourself: What’s the one thing I can do such that by doing it, everything else will be easier or unnecessary?
Be super honest with yourself — answer it.
Block time for that one thing and get it done. Bonus tip: If you have extra time, spend a little researching or planning to ensure that you’ve picked the right One Thing. For Random Events and Life Situations Here’s another way I use this framework: when you’re at a networking event or listening to a speaker and you don’t know what to ask, just apply the One Thing question. What is the one thing about [the topic] that help you achieve XXX / you are passionate about?
“What’s the one thing about skiing that you really love?”
“What’s the one thing about marketing that helped you scale to $1M ARR?” There you have it — a simple, applicable framework that’s helped me overcome task paralysis and overwhelm countless times as a knowledge worker, a founder, and even during those awkward moments at networking events. Bonus We also apply this approach for our AI Task Assistant on Saner.AI → Help you prioritize and focus on one thing, each task that matters. It’s available for our early access group now and will be live in a couple of weeks. Stay tuned! If you want to try it early, just DM me :) Here’s my to-do list currently — of course, there are a lot of tasks. As I’m sitting at my desk, staring at this long, overwhelming list, I can feel the familiar frustration bubbling up. You know that feeling when you have so much to do that you don’t even know where to start? That was me. My mind was spinning in this chaos. But then I remembered something from The One Thing . This book by Gary W. Keller and Jay Papasan has a simple question that helps me break free from the cycle of overwhelm and uncertainty over and over again: The One Thing The One Thing What’s the one thing I want to do today? What’s the one thing I want to do today? Or the longer version: What’s the one thing I can do such that by doing it, everything else will be easier or unnecessary What’s the one thing I can do such that by doing it, everything else will be easier or unnecessary Why does this approach help? Simple, It eliminates multitasking (which is a productivity killer) It helps you prioritize ruthlessly It keeps you on track with your big goals It eliminates multitasking (which is a productivity killer) It eliminates multitasking (which is a productivity killer) It helps you prioritize ruthlessly It helps you prioritize ruthlessly It keeps you on track with your big goals It keeps you on track with your big goals This quote from The One Thing hits home for me: The One Thing “Not everything matters equally, and success isn’t a game won by whoever does the most. We can’t fall prey to the notion that everything has to be done, that checking things off our list is what success is all about. Achievers decide what matters and then allow what matters to drive their day. They do those things sooner and focus on them.” “Not everything matters equally, and success isn’t a game won by whoever does the most. We can’t fall prey to the notion that everything has to be done, that checking things off our list is what success is all about. Achievers decide what matters and then allow what matters to drive their day. They do those things sooner and focus on them.” “Not everything matters equally, and success isn’t a game won by whoever does the most. We can’t fall prey to the notion that everything has to be done, that checking things off our list is what success is all about. Achievers decide what matters and then allow what matters to drive their day. They do those things sooner and focus on them.” So, “The trick to success is to choose the right habit and bring just enough discipline to establish it.” “The trick to success is to choose the right habit and bring just enough discipline to establish it.” “The trick to success is to choose the right habit choose the right habit and bring just enough discipline to establish it.” bring just enough discipline to establish it.” So, what is this question really about? “What’s the ONE thing I can do… ONE thing: You are allowed to pick one thing and one thing only Can do: You can do it — execute it ONE thing: You are allowed to pick one thing and one thing only Can do: You can do it — execute it “… such that by doing it… This part challenges you to dig deep because when you do this one thing, you’re setting something else in motion. This part challenges you to dig deep because when you do this one thing, you’re setting something else in motion. “… everything else will be easier or unnecessary?” When you do this one thing, everything else on your list either becomes easier or, in many cases, unnecessary. Most people don’t realize how much they don’t need to do if they just focus on doing the right thing. When you do this one thing, everything else on your list either becomes easier or, in many cases, unnecessary. Most people don’t realize how much they don’t need to do if they just focus on doing the right thing. What to do with this question? ie Simple Path to Productivity 1. Keep asking the One Thing question, both for your long-term vision and your daily routine. The Big-Picture Question: “What’s my ONE Thing?” “What’s my ONE Thing?” Use this to develop a vision for your life and the direction for your career or company; Use this to develop a vision for your life and the direction for your career or company; The Small-Focus Question: “What’s my ONE Thing right now?” “What’s my ONE Thing right now?” Use this when you first wake up and throughout the day. Use this when you first wake up and throughout the day. 2. Find a great answer to that question. Ok, How? Gary W. Keller and Jay Papasan suggest 2-step approach: Find the best research, study of the highest achievers Look for the next step that aligns with their trajectory — or if needed, go in a completely new direction. Find the best research, study of the highest achievers Look for the next step that aligns with their trajectory — or if needed, go in a completely new direction. 3. Do it. Once you’ve found that next step, time block it. Treat that time like it’s sacred, protecting it as though it’s your most valuable asset. time block As Keller and Papasan remind us: “When your willpower is its highest, do the priority/one thing work.” “When your willpower is its highest, do the priority/one thing work.” How do I apply it to my life? Return to my face-in-palm moment when I was overwhelmed by my to-do list. I asked myself the One Thing question and realized the one thing I needed to accomplish today was: Practice my pitch for tomorrow’s presentation in front of 300 investors. Duh, why was I even struggling to figure this out? Practice my pitch for tomorrow’s presentation in front of 300 investors. Duh, why was I even struggling to figure this out? Practice my pitch for tomorrow’s presentation in front of 300 investors. Duh, why was I even struggling to figure this out? Once I finished it, my next one thing was: Write this Substack post, cause I’ve delayed it and I know that the value of this post will compound over time Write this Substack post, cause I’ve delayed it and I know that the value of this post will compound over time Write this Substack post, cause I’ve delayed it and I know that the value of this post will compound over time After answering the question, I blocked time, locked myself in a room, and got to work. There’s no better feeling than being fully in the moment, knowing that you’re doing exactly what you need to be doing. How you can apply right away? For your endless todo: Pause for five minutes. Ask yourself: What’s the one thing I can do such that by doing it, everything else will be easier or unnecessary? Be super honest with yourself — answer it. Block time for that one thing and get it done. Pause for five minutes. Ask yourself: What’s the one thing I can do such that by doing it, everything else will be easier or unnecessary? What’s the one thing I can do such that by doing it, everything else will be easier or unnecessary? Be super honest with yourself — answer it. Block time for that one thing and get it done. Bonus tip : If you have extra time, spend a little researching or planning to ensure that you’ve picked the right One Thing . Bonus tip One Thing For Random Events and Life Situations Here’s another way I use this framework: when you’re at a networking event or listening to a speaker and you don’t know what to ask, just apply the One Thing question. One Thing What is the one thing about [the topic] that help you achieve XXX / you are passionate about? “What’s the one thing about skiing that you really love?” “What’s the one thing about marketing that helped you scale to $1M ARR?” What is the one thing about [the topic] that help you achieve XXX / you are passionate about? “What’s the one thing about skiing that you really love?” “What’s the one thing about marketing that helped you scale to $1M ARR?” There you have it — a simple, applicable framework that’s helped me overcome task paralysis and overwhelm countless times as a knowledge worker, a founder, and even during those awkward moments at networking events. Bonus We also apply this approach for our AI Task Assistant on Saner.AI → Help you prioritize and focus on one thing, each task that matters. Saner.AI It’s available for our early access group now and will be live in a couple of weeks. Stay tuned! If you want to try it early, just DM me :)

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