Planning
Protect Your ONE Thing Time Block
Keller's rule: time-block your ONE Thing before anything else gets your calendar. Enter your typical day — see how much time you can protect, where it fits, and what percentage of your day should be sacred.
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Enter your daily hours to see where your ONE Thing block can live on the calendar.
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Frequently asked questions
- How long should a ONE Thing time block be?
- Gary Keller recommends blocking substantial time — often 90 minutes or more for knowledge work. If your calendar is tight, start with 45 minutes daily rather than skipping entirely.
- When should I schedule my ONE Thing block?
- Before everything else — usually first thing in the workday when willpower is highest. Use the When to Do Deep Work tool if you need help picking the clock time.
- What if meetings fill my morning?
- Find the first gap — even 45 minutes — or negotiate one no-meeting morning. The calculator shows how much unclaimed time you actually have.