“If it isn't contributing to getting you where you want to be a year from today, then don't put it on this short list (of goals to focus on).”

“Without first setting your goals correctly, it is impossible to focus on a plan to achieve them. That is why goal setting is so vital to time management and developing focus.”

“Focus can become an obsession... But your ability to sustain the drive to focus will depend upon how enjoyable and productive it is. So create an environment that makes you want to remain focused.”

“Information overload (on all levels) is exactly WHY you need an "ignore list". It has never been more important to be able to say "No”

“... Make your work IMPORTANT. Important enough to ignore other things. mportant enough to decide to finish it. Important enough to say 'No' to anything else - until it's done." - from "How to Focus : Stop Procrastination, Improve Your Concentration, & Get More Done!”

“We all have our own stories. The story you tell about yourself, even if you only tell it to yourself, drives your actions and has a significant impact on your focus.”

“Efficiency is about doing things right. Effectiveness is about doing the right things.”