I️ Read it So You Don't Have to: The One Thing by Gary Keller

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Hello Creatives,

This week on Rough Draft, I’m kicking off a new series: I Read It So You Don’t Have To. In this series, I’ll break down key insights from books that have transformed the way I approach my business and creative work—so you can get the takeaways without the time commitment.

Think of it as SparkNotes for creative business owners. Every time I read a business book, I’ll give you a quick, no-fluff overview of what actually matters for artists. The best part? Reading this will take you five minutes—while most of these books might take you five weeks (or five days, I️ don’t know how fast you read).

Of course, if you want to dive deeper, consider this your unofficial book club. Read along or just take the insights and run with them.

First up? The One Thing by Gary Keller.

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by your to-do list, stretched thin by endless responsibilities, or stuck in the cycle of busy but not productive, you’re not alone. The world rewards us for being constantly in motion—but as The One Thing reveals, success isn’t about doing more. It’s about doing what matters most.

Sounds great in theory, right? But how do we, as busy entrepreneurs, hustling moms, over-scheduled humans, or just people trying to get through the day, actually ignore the distractions and focus on what we should be doing?

Let’s get into it.