Stay focused...

fo·cus

/ˈfōkəs/

noun

1.

the center of interest or activity.

"this generation has made the environment a focus of attention"

2.

the state or quality of having or producing clear visual definition.

"his face is rather out of focus"

 

Verb

1.

(of a person or their eyes) adapt to the prevailing level of light and become able to see clearly.

"try to focus on a stationary object"

2.

pay particular attention to.

"the study will focus on a number of areas in Wales"

 

Building casinos, it was all about attention to detail: focusing on all of them – big or small.  It’s the same with everything you do – making a detailed plan, scheduling it out, and following it closely. Like planning dinner, or an event, or a project. I’ve always found that getting into the details is exciting, making the effort enjoyable. It’s not always easy but being passionately engaged in a project makes the time pass quickly. I don’t care what it is – if you’re not into something, it painful getting up every day and returning to it. And you can easily lose focus; once that happens, any number of things can go wrong. Because you’re not paying attention. And once that happens, you can easily lose control. So, focus on whatever you dreamed up or want to do, and keep that focus for yourself and everyone working with you. And keep your eye on the details. That’s how to be passionately engaged today.

 

Samuel Langhorne Clemens (1835 – 1910): known by the pen name Mark Twain, he was an American writer, humorist and essayist. Some say the best American humorist ever.