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Losing Focus and Lack of Follow-ThroughPractical Prioritization

For the next 30 seconds I want you to have laser focus on what you are about to read. Ready, go. Focus is what gets you from where you are to where you want to be. Everyone has too much to do with too little time and too little resources. Focus is the remedy for excuses. When you focus, you move forward. We all have the ability to focus. It’s time to find your focus.

Okay, you can take it easy now. When I asked you to have laser focus for the next 30 seconds, what did you do? What did you say to yourself? How did you focus? The answer to these questions is the key to your focus and priority. Dr. Ken Ravizza, sport psychology consultant to professional athletes, taught this simple ...

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