Quotes about Focus
Because I lacked the ability to prioritize correctly and bring focus to my leadership.
— John Maxwell
The reason most major goals are not achieved is that we spend our time doing second things first.
— John Maxwell
GIVE JUST A LITTLE BIT MORE TIME, EFFORT, AND PATIENCE TO A DIFFICULT TASK OR PROBLEM TODAY.
— John Maxwell
The mind will not focus until it has clear objectives. But the purpose of goals is to focus your attention and give you direction, not to identify a final destination.
— John Maxwell
Until my practice period was completed, I deliberately neglected everything else. That program of planned neglect, I believe, accounts for my success.
— John Maxwell
Being willing to give up some of the things you love in order to focus on what has the greatest impact isn't an easy lesson to learn. But the earlier you embrace it, the sooner you can dedicate yourself to excellence in what matters most.
— John Maxwell
The main reason we weren't making progress is when focusing on people's weaknesses. If you want to develop people, you must help them discover and build upon their strengths. That's where people have the most potential to grow.
— John Maxwell
When I went to my room after breakfast, I made my bed, straightened the room, dusted the floor, and did whatever else came to my attention. Then I hurried to my violin practice. I found I wasn't progressing as I thought I should, so I reversed things. Until my practice period was completed, I deliberately neglected everything else. That program of planned neglect, I believe, accounts for my success.
— John Maxwell
Keep first things first; distraction is the enemy of direction.
— John Maxwell
While trying is filled with good intentions, doing is the result of intentional living.
— John Maxwell
Spend 80 percent of your time on the most promising 20 percent of the potential leaders around you.
— John Maxwell
A person without discipline is in a prison without bars.
— John Maxwell