Comments on: How to Develop a Laser-Sharp Mental Focus

By: soita

soita — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 14:33:58 +0000

Indeed mental focus does not only improve productivity but it as well help regenerate the otherwise waning internal strength wearied by multiple tasks which are to executed by the same mind,thus focus helps one to develop in-depth knowledge which brings inner satisfaction

By: Edwin

Edwin — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 03:24:35 +0000

The Covey quote is good advice, but for many of us, focus is difficult without medication and a controlled environment

By: Jehh

Jehh — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 04:47:11 +0000

I have just realized that it has been my mental focus that I have lost last semester. It never occurred to me that that was the exact issue. I was thinking it surrounded more so self-control, but mental focus is bingo! I express so much gratitude and I thank you so much for helping me with my personal distress.I know what directions I need to take in order to get back on my fast lane. I thank you so so much!

By: vuk

vuk — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 22:28:45 +0000

Mirko Svaka cast :) !
Pozdrav Vuk

By: Myrko

Myrko — Sun, 23 Nov 2008 15:30:31 +0000

Mohamed, welcome :) Multitasking, ah yes… I think it is both a blessing and a desease.

Do you know those real-time strategy games (like Starcraft) where you manage a base, a fight, resources and training of new troops? I’m the guy doing it all at once, switching back and forth and keeping it all running. But, there is the other guy focusing only on the one fight in the game and totally beating me (called Micromanagement in opposition to Macromanagement).

Multitasking is a great skill, but you have to be able to leave it aside and focus on one task if it’s necessary. I think in managing ourselves it’s also important to have both, again like Yin and Yang: you have to find the right balance between both and know when to apply which.

I think in the field of management multitasking is more a desease than a blessing. Yes, it is great to have the capacity to keep control over many projects, but is it really control? Am I really making progress? Am I creating something significant? Or am I deluding myself with action instead of results?

I think 1. deciding what to focus on is important. And to have a broader perspective to see all opportunities is very helpful. But then 2. narrowing focus on the execution of the decision is all or nothing.

By: Mohamed

Mohamed — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 20:29:59 +0000

Great article. I enjoyed reading it, however I was wondering where does this leave ‘multi-tasking’? isn’t this another skill in its own right which one should aspire to – which could be needed in certain jobs?

Multitaksing is akin to cooking (an example my mother always use) in that you should lit-up all four hob units so you can cook the rice whilst frying the chicken!

Looking forward to hearing your thoughts on that one!

regards,

Mohamed

By: Myrko

Myrko — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 21:51:00 +0000

Hi CG Walter, nice to read you here. I look at your latest post now … :)

By: CG Walters

CG Walters — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 20:12:11 +0000

Focus on the right thing. I like that. Don’t work against yourself—
Great work, Myrko.
blessings to you and all you hold dear,
CG

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By: Myrko

Myrko — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 13:00:28 +0000

Yes, I think balance is often a necessity, as well as here. If we go completely to extremes there are shortcomings to anything. Full focus is alternated with broader orientation.

By: Evelyn Lim | Attraction Mind Map

Evelyn Lim | Attraction Mind Map — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 11:55:05 +0000

I enjoyed the conclusion to this article. It is true that while we try to develop mental focus, we also must maintain some flexibility and tenacity. If we can develop a balance with these factors, we can achieve much more and with quicker success.

By: Myrko

Myrko — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 00:25:05 +0000

Exactly, focusing on several things comes similar to not focusing at all, at least if we look at the results afterwards (if there are any). :)

By: Click A Life Coach

Click A Life Coach — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 00:08:52 +0000

Like your post about focusing. One of the biggest challenges I had in my past was that I had too many tasks on my plate. I did a bit there a bit there, but didn’t really finish most tasks completely.

I have since started to have tasks list and stay with one task at a time. First finish this and then start with the next one. It is much easier to focus and you are able to produce much results.

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