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Focus, Focus, Focus…

                          by Dennis Harting

     There is a lot in the world today that distracts us. The number of technological devices at our disposal is incredible. We are constantly in touch with others through the use of cell phones, pda's, and laptops. Also, because of the internet, we have access to a great deal more information than in the past. Finally, even on our PC's we are able to have multiple websites open, emails, instant message, and switch back and forth among different windows.

     Through all of this, the ability to focus is being lost. People are continually coming at us from all directions. Interruptions are no longer relegated to someone dropping in or a phone call during dinner. We are constantly answering email, the cell phone, text messages, etc… It is almost impossible to be out of touch for any great length of time.

It Starts With Our Thinking  Everything stems from our thoughts. The present circumstances that we are in are a direct results of the choices we made. These choices often are dictated by our default thought process.

What Lessons Can We Learn From The Yes Man  Danny Wallace listened to a stranger on a bus and his life changed for the better, just by Saying Yes More. What changes in your life could happen if you too became more open to opportunities around you.

Pay Yourself First  This article covers how the wealthy utilize the principle of paying themselves first. The average person who is struggling operates from the exact opposite perspective. Their idea is that they will invest if they have anything left over at the end of the month. Naturally, there is never anything left over.

It Will Be Alright  Learn how to keep a long term view of things. Do not let the minor situations in life get you down. Hold your attitude up by knowing that everything works out.

Success: There Are No Excuses  Successful people get it done. When they don't, they accept responsibility. Learn how this one difference can alter your life.

When Toasting Success, Don't Spread On The Butter  Which three letter word can cause praise for success to be diluted, or even nullified? Read on to find out the word and why.

Criticism - An Unfortunate Part of Success  Criticism is a unfortunate part of success. The more successful one is, the more people will try to tear that person down. One must be prepared to handle the negative responses so as not to be caught off guard by them. The tendency to make decisions based upon the supposition of what others will say must be avoided.

Procrastination - The Silent Killer Procrastination destroys more lives than any other single factor. This habit can grow so out of control that it literally paralyzes a person from taking action. It kills relationships, careers, and self esteem without regard. The key to success is action. Therefore, overcoming the inactivity caused by procrastination is vital.

Persist To Success  The successful persevere through all conditions. Developing persistence in all that you do is one of the key components to attaining success. Life has a way of giving us lessons in the form of negative situations. Learn the lesson and move on. You will be able to apply it in the future.

Bigger Thinking Leads to a Bigger Life  All success begins with your thinking. Most people limit the quality of their life by the size of their thinking. The general tendency is to simply think too small. This creates a ceiling on the life that one can have. Begin to expand the potential of your life by expanding your thinking.

The Parable Of Faith Most of us think that we know what different situations mean. Oftentimes in life, things occur that seem terrible in the moment only to be viewed differently in hindsight. Our perspective tends to change as we receive more information. This parable tells of a man who didn't rush to judgment.

Stop Exchanging Time For Money  The majority of the population exchanges their time for money. Their pay is dependent upon the hours that they work. At the end of the pay period, they receive a paycheck in exchange for the hours worked. The wealthy do not operate under this premise. They put their money to work for them.

Deadline - A Major Variable To Getting You To Take Action  Most people are controlled by deadlines. That is because they are set by external factors. However, we can set our own deadlines and use them to our advantage.

Fear Is Not Real  Fear is one of the main factors that stops people in life. Unfortunately, it is all in our head. Fear is an illusion that does not exist. Allowing it to control us is like believing in the tooth fairy.

Expect Success  Our intentions have a bearing on the results that we get. To create a better life, it is important that we raise our level of expectations. Learn how vital it is to expect success in all situations.

Kickstart Your Life - 9 Ways To Revitalize Your Life  Learn 9 techniques that can be implemented to kickstart your life. Utilize these ideas to get your life back on the path that you desire. Repetitive implementation will enable you to create what you truly desire.

Dreams - A Lost Art  As children we dream the grandest of dreams, knowing no boundaries. When we mature, we are instructed to keep our feet on the ground and be realistic. This kills the desire to dreams which is the beginning of all of great successes. Learn how to release the desire to dream again.

Seven Common Habits of Successful People  Success usually doesn't come to people that exhibit poor habits, such as laziness, a gloomy disposition or attitude, or possess an unwillingness to learn. Instead, it is poor behaviors and practices that hold people back from achieving the success they want out of life, no matter how much they want it to happen. The desire to achieve success is simply not enough, meaning you have to match your desire with effort, determination, patience, and motivation.

     There are some people who take pride in being “multi-taskers”. Their ego is stroked by having multiple things going at one time.      Because they have so much happening, they are misled into believing that they are super producers. Unfortunately, the reality is the exact opposite. These people tend to get the least done even though they may be the busiest. Also, distraction is a given since they tend to operate in a continual state of emergency. People like this are good at starting projects yet fail to finish many.

     Multi-taskers fail to take into account the simple fact that the mind can only focus upon one thing at a time. If you do not believe this statement, try to think about two things simultaneously. It is impossible. Naturally the mind operates at light speed so it can switch ideas in nano seconds. Yet the fact still remains that it can only focus on one thing at a time.

     The ability to focus is what separates all the greats from the rest. Developing this habit will instantly increase your productivity. It is a skill that can be practiced throughout the day in all of your affairs. After only a couple of weeks of concentrated effort, you will see how much your attention is increased.

     I am going to give you one of the greatest secrets to humongous production. It is one that will radically alter your life. It applies as much to minor activities as the major ones. By implementing it you will see your to do list dwindle down in a short period of time. The secret is this: Focus on only one activity at a time and continue to do it until it is completed. Stop the “jumping” around in your life. Momentum is lost in the process of starting and stopping repeatedly. Focusing on a single activity to completion enables you to put momentum to work for you.

Dennis Harting is the Head Coach at Your Rich Life. He is an acclaimed speaker, trainer, and best-selling author. His books include Your Easiest Million and The Ultimate Procrastination Handbook. His programs and more information can be found at:

               http://www.yourrichlifeinc.com

MORE BY DENNIS HARTING:

4 It Starts With Our Thinking

4 Seven Common Habits of Successful People

4 The Parable of Faith

4 Criticism an Unfortunate Part of Success

4 Procrastination - The Silent Killer

4 Persist to Succeed

4 Bigger Thinking Leads to a Bigger Life

4 Stop Exchanging Time for Money

4 Deadlines - a Major Variable in Getting You to

     Take Action

4 Fear is Not Real

4 Pay Yourself First

4 Expect Success

4 Kickstart Your Life: 9 Ways to Revitalize

     Your Life

4 Dreams - A Lost Art

4 Success - There Are No Excuses

4 It Will Be Alright