Comments on: Focus or Lose http://thegoaldiva.com/focus-or-lose/ Goal setting and mastermind groups will help you achieve your dreams Thu, 12 Jan 2012 00:51:27 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Valerie (The Goal Diva) http://thegoaldiva.com/focus-or-lose/comment-page-1/#comment-219 Valerie (The Goal Diva) Thu, 28 Jan 2010 16:26:02 +0000 http://blogbyvalerie.com/?p=449#comment-219 YAY! The RIGHT thing, not the next thing. The most important thing, not the next thing. Thanks Deb. YAY! The RIGHT thing, not the next thing. The most important thing, not the next thing. Thanks Deb.

]]> By: Valerie (The Goal Diva) http://thegoaldiva.com/focus-or-lose/comment-page-1/#comment-218 Valerie (The Goal Diva) Thu, 28 Jan 2010 16:24:57 +0000 http://blogbyvalerie.com/?p=449#comment-218 Barry, "Focus on the critical few..." A great quote. Solopreneurs come to mind here. For those of us who work alone from home, it's very easy to allow ourselves to get caught up in "the insignificant many." Then again, I suppose it applies to everyone. Thanks Barry. Barry, “Focus on the critical few…” A great quote. Solopreneurs come to mind here. For those of us who work alone from home, it’s very easy to allow ourselves to get caught up in “the insignificant many.” Then again, I suppose it applies to everyone. Thanks Barry.

]]> By: Barry Foster http://thegoaldiva.com/focus-or-lose/comment-page-1/#comment-217 Barry Foster Thu, 28 Jan 2010 15:56:01 +0000 http://blogbyvalerie.com/?p=449#comment-217 Valerie, Congratulations! You're always on the forward edge of thinking and performance. The ability to "focus" is critical to high impact performance and achieving and/or exceeding ones goals. I've had the privilege and honor to have been associated with and coach former Olympians. What sets them apart is not only their talent but their ability to focus on one thing and block out everything else. Two important expressions come to mind in our "multi-tasking" world: "Focus on the critical few, not the insignicant many". Anonymous AND a Chinese proverb: "When you chase two rabbits, they both get away". Lets all focus on this: Making 2010 our best year ever!! Thank you and keep up the great work. Valerie,
Congratulations! You’re always on the forward edge of thinking and performance. The ability to “focus” is critical to high impact performance and achieving and/or exceeding ones goals.
I’ve had the privilege and honor to have been associated with and coach former Olympians. What sets them apart is not only their talent but their ability to focus on one thing and block out everything else.
Two important expressions come to mind in our “multi-tasking” world: “Focus on the critical few, not the insignicant many”. Anonymous AND a Chinese proverb: “When you chase two rabbits, they both get away”.
Lets all focus on this: Making 2010 our best year ever!!
Thank you and keep up the great work.

]]> By: Deb Eibner http://thegoaldiva.com/focus-or-lose/comment-page-1/#comment-216 Deb Eibner Thu, 28 Jan 2010 14:50:41 +0000 http://blogbyvalerie.com/?p=449#comment-216 Focus! I couldn't agree more, whenever I feel overwhelmed I know it's because I've lost focus. This was a perfect reminder for me. I've printed out FOCUS on an index card and propped it up near my computer as a reminder. When I feel pulled off task, I will look at the card, remember your wise words and re-focus myself and my energy to do the right thing - not the next thing. Thanks so much! Focus! I couldn’t agree more, whenever I feel overwhelmed I know it’s because I’ve lost focus. This was a perfect reminder for me. I’ve printed out FOCUS on an index card and propped it up near my computer as a reminder. When I feel pulled off task, I will look at the card, remember your wise words and re-focus myself and my energy to do the right thing – not the next thing. Thanks so much!

]]> By: karen http://thegoaldiva.com/focus-or-lose/comment-page-1/#comment-215 karen Thu, 28 Jan 2010 13:24:44 +0000 http://blogbyvalerie.com/?p=449#comment-215 Valerie, like Sue I too added one thing at a time to my resolutions for the new year. It occurred to me when she mentioned only 24 hrs in the day...when I was younger working 14 hours a day was a walk in the park, such is not the case today. Mentally I'm still that young but the reality is I am not. I find using my Peer Success Group weekly and monthly goal sheets helps create my daily goal/priority list. It also helps (as my coach taught me) to start my day with a non-negtiable routine to mentally focus! I've even trained the dog/cat this time is mine and they have learned not to make any demands until I'm ready. I love this Post! Valerie, like Sue I too added one thing at a time to my resolutions for the new year. It occurred to me when she mentioned only 24 hrs in the day…when I was younger working 14 hours a day was a walk in the park, such is not the case today. Mentally I’m still that young but the reality is I am not. I find using my Peer Success Group weekly and monthly goal sheets helps create my daily goal/priority list. It also helps (as my coach taught me) to start my day with a non-negtiable routine to mentally focus! I’ve even trained the dog/cat this time is mine and they have learned not to make any demands until I’m ready. I love this Post!

]]> By: Valerie (The Goal Diva) http://thegoaldiva.com/focus-or-lose/comment-page-1/#comment-214 Valerie (The Goal Diva) Thu, 28 Jan 2010 12:58:31 +0000 http://blogbyvalerie.com/?p=449#comment-214 Jon, I find "one thing at a time" is how I'm most productive. It seems everyone agrees, but it's a challenge for most of us! Thanks for your comments. Jon, I find “one thing at a time” is how I’m most productive. It seems everyone agrees, but it’s a challenge for most of us! Thanks for your comments.

]]> By: Valerie (The Goal Diva) http://thegoaldiva.com/focus-or-lose/comment-page-1/#comment-213 Valerie (The Goal Diva) Thu, 28 Jan 2010 02:00:56 +0000 http://blogbyvalerie.com/?p=449#comment-213 Sue, I love your new mantra.... and I agree - a lot easier said than done. Good luck with it. Sue, I love your new mantra…. and I agree – a lot easier said than done. Good luck with it.

]]> By: sue blaney http://thegoaldiva.com/focus-or-lose/comment-page-1/#comment-212 sue blaney Thu, 28 Jan 2010 01:27:35 +0000 http://blogbyvalerie.com/?p=449#comment-212 Focus...ah yes, it is the key to success. "Follow One Course Until Successful." It is my mantra for 2010, and it is a LOT easier said than done... especially with only 24 hours in a day! Focus…ah yes, it is the key to success. “Follow One Course Until Successful.” It is my mantra for 2010, and it is a LOT easier said than done… especially with only 24 hours in a day!

]]> By: Jon Hanshus http://thegoaldiva.com/focus-or-lose/comment-page-1/#comment-211 Jon Hanshus Wed, 27 Jan 2010 22:13:02 +0000 http://blogbyvalerie.com/?p=449#comment-211 Thanks, Valerie, for the pithy reminder to `focus'. Enjoyed my Polaroid days and was constantly reminded of the importance of focusing - nobody appreciates blurry pics; in the context of our activities - this is about `aiming' and `prioritizing' ... getting to the `heart of the matter' and following-through; lots of lists, tasks, goals, intentions, etc ... you've really helped with this reminder to `focus' ... `one thing at a time, heh'! Thanks, Valerie, for the pithy reminder to `focus’. Enjoyed my Polaroid days and was constantly reminded of the importance of focusing – nobody appreciates blurry pics; in the context of our activities – this is about `aiming’ and `prioritizing’ … getting to the `heart of the matter’ and following-through; lots of lists, tasks, goals, intentions, etc … you’ve really helped with this reminder to `focus’ … `one thing at a time, heh’!

]]> By: Valerie (The Goal Diva) http://thegoaldiva.com/focus-or-lose/comment-page-1/#comment-210 Valerie (The Goal Diva) Wed, 27 Jan 2010 19:24:41 +0000 http://blogbyvalerie.com/?p=449#comment-210 Bill - and everyone who's posted here so far... There are so many bright shiny objects to distract us from the business - or pleasure for that matter! - at hand. Just how does one stay focused? Hmmm... I think there's a topic here for another blog post. Bill – and everyone who’s posted here so far… There are so many bright shiny objects to distract us from the business – or pleasure for that matter! – at hand.

Just how does one stay focused?

Hmmm… I think there’s a topic here for another blog post.

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