How Focused Are You?
Summary
- I determine focus by the quality and quantity of things you say no to. Saying no to many things helps you stay focused.
- If you say yes to too many things, you're probably not as focused as you think you are. Being focused means declining most opportunities outside your main goal.
- If someone says no to almost everything except one thing, it shows they are extremely focused, possibly even obsessive.
- It’s not just about being focused or not; it’s about how focused you really are on what’s important.
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How To Take Action
I would suggest implementing a strategy of saying no more often. Look at what you’ve agreed to recently and see if those things align with your main goals. If they don't, learn to decline similar opportunities in the future. This will help you become truly focused on your priorities.
A good way to practice this is by listing your top goals and filtering new opportunities through them. If something doesn’t help you achieve these goals, consider saying no. This doesn’t just save time; it keeps you aligned with what really matters.
Another approach is to create criteria for what you agree to. These criteria can serve as a guide to quickly decide if an opportunity should be accepted or declined. The stricter the criteria, the more focused you'll be on the high-impact activities.
You can also block out time regularly to review whether you are saying yes to too many things. Use this time to honestly assess if these choices are moving you closer to your main goals or just filling your calendar.
By consistently applying these strategies, you’ll develop the discipline to say no, which will allow you to concentrate deeply on what truly deserves your attention. This practice will heighten your focus and build momentum toward achieving your desired outcomes.
Full Transcript
what have you said no to lately I Define focus by the quality and quantity of things you say no to if you say yes to many things then you are not focused if you say no hypothetically to literally everything except for one thing you would Define that person as incredibly focused probably obsessive and so some people claim to be focused but it's not are you focused or not it's how focused are you
