Focus

Becoming a success at anything requires an immense amount of energy. The exertion of energy 'generally' transmutes to a deserved manifestation of your desires. Therefore, if one's success is inherently linked to his/her level of energy expended, it will explain why those who are successful, expend their energy accordingly and consistently.

"Do whatever you do intensely" Robert Henri

Have you ever heard the idiom "Jack of all trades, master of none" - In simply terms, the man who can do everything, cannot consistently do anything! Let us attempt to understand this further. In order to succeed at something [your goal] you must focus your attention solely on attaining this goal and not whimsically grappling at every opportunity that may present itself. Are you with me?

The prolific and influential composer, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart wisely quoted "The shorter way to do many things is to do only one thing at a time." Mozart exemplified his belief in the notion of 'energy placement', by consistently focussing his energy on becoming one of the most enduringly popular of classical composers till date. Focus! This is a magic in focussing, there is a power in concentration. Komar once implied "Concentration, in its truest, unadulterated form, means the ability to focus the mind on one single solitary thing."

Do you believe in your idea?
Do you believe you can attain the highest academic/professional grade?
Do you believe you can outperform your colleagues at work?
Do you believe you can make your relationship work?

a) What are you passionate about achieving? "Passion is energy. Feel the power that comes from focusing on what excites you" - Oprah Winfrey

b) What is your focus? "The results you achieve will be in direct proportion to the effort you apply" - Dennis Waitley

c) Where is you energy and effort channelled? "What do I mean by concentration? I mean focusing totally on the business at hand and commanding you body to do exactly what you want it to do" - Arnold Palmer

Your ability to focus, enables you to improve, master and eventually conquer your dreams.

An anonymous writer, suggested that "If you chase two rabbits, both will escape.” You success is linked to your ability to give effort to what which is required. If is it your exams, then focus and accomplish. If it is developing your business, then pursue it like your last breath depended on it. Martens (1954) stated, "There is perhaps no more valuable trait than the ability to become consumed with a single task". Wow! I believe this is in fact one of the hardest tasks. Many of us do not and will not focus our 100% effort one task as we instinctively fear it may fail and we may fall flat on our faces. However, according to the motto in which I live by and the British SAS "He who dares? Wins!".

Come on! Lets begin to win. Try it!