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Motivational Monday…Mental Focus

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Motivational Monday…Mental Focus

 

Last Friday my great-nephew tested and received his 1st Degree Black Belt. He worked hard for this and it has taken time and dedication.

 

Part of the test required breaking not just one but up to 4 boards thick with his foot and arm.  When I asked him what went through his head before he attempted this, he said it was all mental. 

 

He focused on hitting the middle of the boards. “I have to put everything else out of my mind.”

 

 

Mental Focus… some people don’t succeed no matter how hard they try because they lack the ability to focus on the task at hand. 

 

Think of shooting a free throw in basketball or kicking a field goal. Even the most professional athlete can miss, no matter how many times they practice…no matter how many times they’ve made their goal…because for an instant their focus is somewhere else. 

 

If you read about those who have experienced success whether in business or their personal lives, the one thread that is part of their “success tool kit” is the ability to center their attention on their objective. 



Concentrate all your thoughts upon the work at hand. The sun's rays do not burn until brought to a focus. Alexander Graham Bell



Realize deeply that the present moment is all you ever have. Make the Now the primary focus of your life. 

Eckhart Tolle

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Comments (28)

Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Hello Kathy and thanks for showing the breaking of wood.  I wish I could of done that at a early age  LOL

May 02, 2022 08:43 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Wayne Martin I think teaching him and all people about focus is so important. So many distractions now. 

Thank you Nina Hollander, Broker I couldn't agree more. With so many distractions in our lives...focus can be hard to maintain. 

May 02, 2022 09:29 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Thank you Roy Kelley Hello to Chef Dolores. 

Brian England LOL he is also being taught to walk away!!!!

faye schubert I'm wth you. It's so important to give young people exposure to sports, the arts and other activities. 

May 02, 2022 09:31 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400 Thank you. He's working hard at it and it's also something he needs!

Pat Champion   it's so interesting to see what paths young people take, isn't it. 

May 02, 2022 09:33 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Elyse Berman, PA Thank you!  My niece told me that since the price of lumber has risen, it's expensive buying the boards he has to break!!!

Will Hamm You know, I'm not sure they had many classes for that when I was younger, although my brother took karate. 

May 02, 2022 09:34 AM
Grant Schneider
Performance Development Strategies - Armonk, NY
Your Coach Helping You Create Successful Outcomes

Hi Kathy - yes it is all about that focus, laser focus!  I love the picture.  I have never seen it done.

May 02, 2022 09:44 AM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 FHA, CHFA, VA Mortgages - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Kathy I normally do not have a problem giving something my complete focus, EXCEPT webinars.  5 seconds into a webinar and my mind is a 100 miles away.

May 02, 2022 11:38 AM
Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty
Waves Realty - Melbourne, FL
Florida Space Coast Homes

Sometimes focus is the hardest thing to do. I have so much work right now, focus is nearly impossible...but I manage.

May 02, 2022 12:00 PM
Rocky Dickerson
Realty One Group - Las Vegas, NV
Superior Service!

I have never done 4 at a time, but I always found it was key to focus beyond the boards

May 02, 2022 12:18 PM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Kathy, congratulations to your nephew, have always thought that would be hard, but getting into it mentally is the trick.

May 02, 2022 01:52 PM
Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS
Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA
South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!

I have always been energized by watching people’s mental focus. The capacity is endless when you put your mind to it. Happy Monday Kathy 🙂

May 02, 2022 04:37 PM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

I remember when my grandson, Ryan, received his blackbelt.  He went on to achieve his 2nd degree blackbelt, and ultimately his 3rd degree.  To this day, I marvel at the mental focus it takes.

May 02, 2022 05:15 PM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent

Focusing on what is before us can create so much success. A great big C-O-N-G-R-A-T-U-L-A-T-I-O-N-S to your great nephew for accomplishing his amazing dream, Kathy! WOW!

May 02, 2022 06:32 PM
Diana Dahlberg
1 Month Realty - Pleasant Prairie, WI
Real Estate in Kenosha, WI since 1994 262-308-3563

So proud of your Great Nephew for working hard and making it happen.  Hard Work pays off! CONGRATLATIONS!

May 02, 2022 07:59 PM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Kathy:

Congratulations on your great-nephew's achievement. He must be so thrilled!

Good example for the point of your post - focus makes such a difference.

Jeff

 

May 02, 2022 08:58 PM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten
HomeSmart Real Estate - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

Kathy it was so awesome to see your post on FB about Luke's accomplishment!  This young man is focused and ready for his next goal!  So proud of him!

May 02, 2022 09:21 PM
Jan Green - Scottsdale, AZ
Value Added Service, 602-620-2699 - Scottsdale, AZ
HomeSmart Elite Group, REALTOR®, EcoBroker, GREEN

Powerful post Kathy!  And congratulations to your great nephews accomplishment!  These days it's hard to put that much focus on anything, with the constant dinging of social media and every other distraction!  Even harder as a young man I bet.

May 03, 2022 01:00 PM
Greg Mona
West USA Realty - Scottsdale, AZ
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Hi Kathy. That was amazing to watch! Your grand nephew's concentration and focus were inspiring to see! He will, no doubt, go far in life. Thanks so much for sharing!

May 03, 2022 01:58 PM
Lynn B. Friedman CRS Atlanta, GA 404-617-6375
Atlanta Homes ODAT Realty - Love our Great City - Love our Clients! Buckhead - Midtown - Westside - Atlanta, GA
Concierge Service for Our Atlanta Sellers & Buyers

Kathy Streib 
Loved this quote -- 

Realize deeply that the present moment is all you ever have. Make the Now the primary focus of your life. 

Eckhart Tolle

Thanks!

May 03, 2022 04:12 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Kathy what a great post, yes Focus is important, let me add Perseverance, and Proper Attitude to that and you have a perfect recipe for success:)Endre

May 03, 2022 05:38 PM