xx Remember, it's all about focus. The main reason most people struggle professionally
and personally is simply lack of focus.
p.1 Your habits will determine your future
p.24 Define your new successful habit... The more vividly you describe the benefits, the more likely you
are to take action.
p.31 You must invest most of your time every week doing what you do best, and let others
do what they do best.
p.33 When you focus most of your time and energy doing the things you are truly brilliant at, you
eventually reap big rewards. This is a fundamental truth. And it's critical to your future success.
p.35 It's important to clearly differentiate your areas of brilliance from your weaknesses... All
your biggest rewards in life will come from spending the vast majority of your time in the areas that score a ten on your
talent scale.
p.46-47 Priority Focus is all about setting new boundaries that you do not cross. First
you need to decide very clearly what those boundaries are... Staying within these boundaries requires a new level
of self-discipline. That means being more conscious every day of the activities you choose to spend your time on.
To avoid drifting away from your focus, ask yourself at regular intervals, "Is what I'm doing right now helping me
to achieve my goals?" This... means saying "No" a lot more... Focus on the benefits and rewards of sticking
to your priorities, and remind yourself of the negative consequences if you don't.
p.51 achieving what you want in life does not require magic formulas or secret ingredients.
It's simply focusing on what works versus what doesn't work. However, many people focus on the wrong things.
p.59-60 Most people don't have a clear picture of what they want... Here's a promise: If
you make the effort to develop the habit of unusual clarity, the payoff for you down the road will be tremendous... you
can achieve all [that you desire] and more, if you have a crystal-clear picture of what you want.
p.61 A goal is the ongoing pursuit of a worthwhile objective until accomplished... Setting and achieving
goals is one of the best ways to measure... progress and create unusual clarity.
p.62-71 The Top-10 Goals Checklist...
1. Your most important goals must be yours...
2. Your goals must be meaningful...
3. Your goals must be specific and measurable...
4. Your goals must be flexible...
5. Your goals must be challenging and exciting...
6. Your goals must be in alignment with your values...
7. Your goals must be well balanced...
8. Your goals must be realistic...
9. Your goals must include contribution...
10. Your goals need to be supported.
p.95 Remember, if you want a different result, do something different.
p.101 There are essentially two things that will make you wiser - the books you read and the people
you meet. - Charles "Tremendous" Jones"
p.173 Attitude has a lot to do with your success and your ability to get what you want... every day your
attitude is severely tested.
p.241 "For things to change you've got to change. Otherwise, nothing much will change." - Jim Rohn
p.264-266 When you're experiencing a significant challenge, use the Problem Solver below to help
you solve it. This is a series of ten questions that will guide you step by step to the outcome you want... 1. What
is my challenge? ... 2. Decide to confront the issue and deal with it... 3. What is the
desired result I want? ... 4. In one word, describe how you will feel when the issue is closed... 5. What
information do I need that will help? ... What can I do myself? 7. Who else can help me? ... 8. Now, what
specific action steps am I going to take? ... 9. When am I going to start? When am I going to bring this
unfinished business to closure? ... 10. Review your results and celebrate!
