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Use a litmus test for your time
There are so many distractions and opportunities in life, you have to constantly ask yourself if you are spending your time on your focus. If you find yourself pulled in different directions, get rid of some of your activities. When you are doing a task, ask yourself if it is in support of your focus. If it's not, let it go.
You may not end up as wealthy as Warren Buffett or Bill Gates, but having a sincere focus on what you are trying to accomplish -- combined with a perseverance to stick with it day in and day out -- will make for an incredibly successful you.
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Set a concrete goal or focus
When he was in college, accumulating $40,000 in college debt, he set a goal to have a $1 million net worth by age 30. Heknew exactly what his goal was. Then, he created a plan of milestones to achieve that goal, and it did not deviate from it until he had reached it.
It's much easier for y...
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Follow your own path
Warren Buffett has had more success as an investor than any other individual in history. Daily, there are recommendations to act a certain way, but Warren says that he doesn't follow the path or the advice of other investors. He sticks to exactly the types of businesses he unders...
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Know the rules of the game
Albert Einstein famously said, "You have to learn the rules of the game. And then you have to play better than anyone else." These are incredibly powerful words in terms of focus. We are a society of taking action, but part of the focus should not just be doing,...
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Warren Buffett and Bill Gates's Top Secret to Success
Many of the most highly successful people in the world I have spoken to attribute a singular focus -- a commitment to the pursuit of one main goal or arena -- to their success.
In fact, it's how we often determine success. Historically, renaissance men who were well-rounded...
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Your focus for the day
Before starting the day, ask yourself: What would I like to focus on today?
Reflect on a goal or task you would like to accomplish today. Anticipating being focused and engaged in your work can help you to realize that vision.
Schedule Free Time
Schedule free time on your calendar, just like you would schedule a meeting, and stick to it. It's crucial to take the time you need for yourself, even if it's just 30 minutes a day. You'll get back to work feeling recharged and inspired, and chances are, you'll accomplish a lot m...
The one big thing
Incoming demands and digital distractions can get in the way of real productivity. If you do one big thing today, you will feel like it is a productive day.
Ask yourself: What’s the one big thing you want to accomplish today?
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