Introduction
Naturally, focus doesn't come to us says the author, yet it's essential for anyone who wants to make the most of his talent. Like he puts it, "having talent without focus is like being an octopus on a roller skates". In all, he says, "talent with focus directs you and has the potential to take you forward".
Below are some facts you need to know about focus by the author;
1. Focus does not come naturally to most people:
Because we live in an environment with a lot of choices and opportunities, pulled to different direction, the author suggest that what will help solve the predicament is focus.
2. Focus increases your energy;
"If you desire to achieve something, you first need to know what your target is...if you lack focus, you will be all over the place...like attempting nothing, will suck the life out of you...and whatever momentum you have going for you will be diminished.
3. Focus lifts you;
The author quotes David Star Jordan, "the world stands aside to let anyone pass who knows when he or she is going". Having a direction according to the author is what makes you stand out.
4. Focus expands your life:
Focusing your attention on a particular thing (idea, work) helps expands more than when little attention is giving to it. Like Mile Kendrick asserted, "what you focus on expands".
5. Focus must be intentionally sustained;
Like focus is not natural, we need to constantly sustain it. Of course, it takes a lot of effort, but the payoff is significant. Only people capable of remaining focused can expand.
TALENT + FOCUS = TALENT PLUS person
1. Be intentional - make every action count;
Have you asked yourself what you really want to do? And have you determined that you will pursue it against the odds, despite the obstacles, and regardless of the circumstances? "People who are undecided about what they want to do or where they want to go cannot tap into their strength at will or their talent" author.
2. Challenge your excuses;
The author advise that even when our excuses are genuine, letting them to get us off the track is not the solution.
3. Don't let yesterday hijack your attention;
Focusing on yesterday can never result in a better tomorrow. "Too many people yearn for the past and get struck in it instead, they should learn from the past and let go of it".
3. Focus on the present;
Like the author advises against focusing on yesterday, he also suggest that focusing on tomorrow isn't the right thing to do either. He advise, "your focus needs to remain in the area where you have some control - today!"
4. Stay focus on results;
"Anytime you concentrate on the difficulty of the work at hand instead of its results or rewards, you are likely to become discouraged".
6. Develop and follow your priorities.
7. Focus on you strength, not your weakness.
8. Delay rewards until the job is done!
To-Do
1. In what area has lack of focus tapped your energy? Try and find out why.
2. Where have you been putting your focus?
3. From the lists of your talents, try focusing on the ones you have more strength in.
Consider making reward anything(car, book, trip etc) you like.
Hope today's church service was awesome...continue SHIINE'ing'....
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