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The Power of Focus

by businessmatt
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I just listened to an interview today that said something that really hit home. It was an interview with Dan Lok and he said that when learning IM, you should take one method and stick with it for A YEAR before moving on to something else.

I agree that it is very important to focus on 1 thing and get very good at it if you want to become very successful. It just seems very hard to stay focused. There is a ton of good information out there that doesn't pertain to what I am working on right now and I love to read and learn new things. The trouble is, it all takes time to implement and master.

I think I've found my one thing to focus on for now, and I am excited to become really good at it.

Anyone else have the "Ooo look shiny!" problem?
#focus #power
  • Profile picture of the author David McAnulty
    This is why is most of the world work for someone else. They have to have structure aka "a boss" to keep focused by force.

    Once you learn to master the art of focus on your own only then can you really become successful.
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  • Profile picture of the author J Bold
    Yep, it can be a problem, although I would not say one thing. I would say three. You could easily spend three hours per day doing one thing for each of those three hours to keep it interesting.

    But focusing on one method for a year, I think is not necessarily the best way to go about things. It does send a message, though, that you need to focus on one thing and make it work before moving on the next.
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  • Profile picture of the author Jay Jennings
    The problem is that if you're a "one man band" then you can't really focus on just one thing.

    You need to be a product creator.

    You need to be web site builder.

    You need to be a copywriter.

    You need to be a traffic generator.

    And on it goes. Unless you have the funds available to outsource a selection of tasks, you're kind of stuck being a jack of all trades for a while, at least.

    Even if your "one thing" is building Adsense sites, you still need many different skills that can all eat into your time.

    I agree that hopping from one thing to the other is just too easy to do. It's why I always wonder at the PLR sites people belong to -- one month you're in the gardening niche, the next month you're in the acne niche, etc. =

    Jay Jennings
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    • Profile picture of the author SteveSki
      Focusing your personal power is the secret key to riches but how do you learn to focus like a laser beam?

      Answer:
      Use simple systems designed to help you focus.

      Two action steps that will change your life if you take them are:

      1) Learn The Simple Mechanics of Making More and Working Less by reading the book and listening to the audio version over and over until it clicks the lights on for you! Available at: Work the System ? WTS Methodology (Be sure to download and read the first 3 chapters FREE and then download the PDF and MP3 versions) You can also pick up a hard copy at your local bookstores.

      2) Use this amazingly simple system to stay focused at: How To Focus Your Power Like A Laser!

      Doing those two things will absolutely revolutionize your life!

      Cheers,
      Steve
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  • Profile picture of the author businessmatt
    I agree, there are a lot of things you need to do, especially when you start out. I still think you can spend most of your time doing the things you are good at though.
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    When life gives you lemons, at least you don't get scurvy.

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  • Profile picture of the author sbucciarel
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    Personally, I have the focus of a gerbil and have a lot of pots on the stove at any given time. Eventually, they all get finished.

    Focusing on one thing and one thing only would bore me to tears. Focus is a must for people who continually start stuff and never finish any of them, but multi-tasking is also great if you can actually follow through and complete projects.
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  • Profile picture of the author Anonymous Affiliate
    I've experienced this a number of time myself. Every time I try to diversify into niches or activities I'm not familiar with, my income takes a hit. However, those months I focus on the few niches I'm strong at, doing what I do best, I always make a good chunk of cash by the end of the month.

    So yeah, I agree that it's usually best to focus/secure on your "cash cows" before trying to experiment onto new ventures.
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