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The One Thing: Audiobook

As an audiobook, The One Thing runs an estimated 8.8 hours (about 5.9 hours at 1.5× playback speed).

8.8est. listening hrs
4.1★16 ratings
Businessgenre
Free for new listeners

The instrumentWhen will you finish it?

Based on 8.8 hours of listening (estimated).

Days to finish The One Thing at common listening paces
Your paceYou'll finish in
30 min / day18 days
1 hour / day9 days
2 hours / day5 days
1 hour / day at 1.5×6 days

What our data says

  • At 8.8 hours (estimated), it's shorter than 55% of the business audiobooks we measured.
  • That's 12% shorter than the average business audiobook (10 hrs across 259 titles in our dataset).

Computed from business audiobooks in The Books Insider dataset (build ); listening time estimated from page count. Methodology.

Who is this for?

Best for business listeners: a solid week of commutes at 8.8 hours (estimated).

About the book

This is an audiobook for busy people. If you want less on your plate and more for your life and career, tune in to the #1 Wall Street Journal best seller, The ONE Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth Behind Extraordinary Results . The ONE Thing will bring your life and your work into focus. Authors Gary Keller and Jay Papasan teach you the tricks to cut through the clutter, achieve better results in less time, dial down stress, and master what matters to you. Unabridged version includes: A special foreword by Gary Keller. Interludes by legendary guitarist Monte Montgomery. What’s your ONE Thing? For more information on The ONE Thing, events, coaching, and tools, visit www.The1Thing.com.

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Questions listeners ask

How long is The One Thing as an audiobook?

The One Thing runs about 8.8 hours, our estimate from its 296 pages at a typical narration pace. At 1.5× speed that drops to roughly 5.9 hours.

Is The One Thing free as an audiobook?

Yes, for new listeners: the trial starts you with three free audiobooks.

When was The One Thing first published?

The One Thing by Gary Keller, Jay Papasan was first published in 2001.