Problem

Running a business pulls you in multiple directions.

With dozens of demands competing for your attention, it’s easy to feel scattered. Many business owners try to improve everything at once, jumping between skills without seeing real traction. The result? Shallow growth, constant reactivity, and a sense of never quite catching up. But not all skills are equal. Some change everything.

ONE Principle Insight

Mastering one high-impact skill is often more powerful than chasing ten minor improvements.

Certain skills act as force multipliers - they influence every part of your business, from how you lead, to how you decide, to how you grow. The most foundational of these is prioritisation. When you can consistently identify what matters most and act on it with clarity, everything else gets easier.

Whether it's choosing the right project, the right hire, or the right message, prioritisation turns chaos into clarity. Other skills may follow - like communication or adaptability - but the skill you need first is the one that meets your biggest challenge now.

Quick Fix

Identify the biggest friction point: Ask yourself, “Where am I feeling the most strain right now?” Your current struggle points to the skill that needs sharpening.

Name your ONE skill to master: Is it prioritisation? Communication? Adaptability? Choose the one that would shift the most outcomes.

Create a 30-day skill sprint: Commit to one action daily that strengthens your chosen skill - whether it’s reading, practicing, or applying it to real business situations.

ONE Action for Today

Pick the ONE skill that would solve your biggest challenge - and take one small step today to start mastering it.

What’s the ONE skill you’re committed to mastering this month? Reply and let me know - I’d love to hear what you're building into your leadership.

Know someone spinning their wheels on low-impact tasks? Forward this issue to them - it might be the catalyst they need to focus on what truly matters.

Next Issue: How adopting ONE daily habit can create sustainable business growth - and reduce decision fatigue for good.