by Christian Mutaba
I had lunch and an inspiring conversation with a former colleague. One thing she mentioned that I thought would be important to share is "focus on one thing". We tend to have too many things going on at the same time. The list of things we would like to do next is probably very long. It's safe to say that we typically find it hard to abandon good ideas and only focus on the very best ONE.
The most successful people in business or sports tend to focus on ONE thing and learn everything about it. It helps a lot when it's something they are very passionate about. Their focus gives them an edge over their competition. If it really takes ten years of grueling practice to become a world-class expert, then time shouldn't be wasted. We tend to confuse passion with interests, and career with hobbies, so we end up as jack of all trades instead of becoming really good at one.
In a very competitive environment, the lack of focus can be a recipe for failure. It's better to be known for one thing you do exceptionally well. Choose it wisely, learn all about it patiently, and become amazing at it. All in all, the lesson of that day: stay focused.
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