Quotes about Focus

I think of an old sermon my grandfather quoted from time to time— something about not looking back when you're plowing a field, but instead finding a mark in the distance and focusing on that. Otherwise, the rows won't come out straight.

Do not let yesterday use up too much of today

I shush my mind, because your mind can ruin you if you let it. I

There are tons of things I could and probably should be doing for work right now. But at some point, you have to put it aside and get busy with the things that really matter.

often it is our narrow focus that limits us, she is saying. When we look only at our own plans, we miss the infinite possibilities of a greater plan.

So often it is our narrow focus that limits us, she is saying. When we look only at our own plans, we miss the infinite possibilities of a greater plan.

don't want everything that's going on to be a…distraction for you two. I don't want you to

Now the parable takes on a very personal focus. We can no longer enjoy observation without participation. We are part of the drama that is staged in this parable. Jesus came. What have we done with the truth of His message and the gift of His forgiving death?

You only have to have two loves in your life: for God, and for the person in front of you at any particular time.

Love of bustle is not industry.

While I am busy with little things I am not required to do greater things.

I fell in love with the topic of leadership. For three decades, that has been a major focus of my hands-on work: listening to and working with leaders, their teams and their organizations.