This blog is Posted by Team Leader Andy Elliott
Multi-tasking is not focus. I saw this statement on the big board in Gary Keller's office when we went to Texas a couple years ago. Gary is the co-founder of Keller Williams so when someone who has achieved such high success puts something on their board it's worth some attention. In fact I've found that this one concept will completely change your business if you apply it.
If you want to start an ant on fire with a magnifying glass could you do it if you chased all the ants or would you have to pick one? You're right you'd have to pick one and this is the power of focus.
Multi-tasking is a phrase invented for computers because the miracle of computers is that they can multi-task.
Here's an original dictionary definition of multi-tasking found in the merriam webster dictionary:
Definition:
Main Entry: mul·ti·task·ing Pronunciation: \-ˌtas-kiŋ\ Function: noun Usage: often attributive Date: 1966 1 : the concurrent performance of several jobs by a computer
Mutli-tasking as a human endeavor means that we limit our effectiveness in both tasks. To truly be great at something you have to focus on it with everything you have. I would say that in a season of bailouts, bank foreclosures, short sales, economic instability, and some unfounded fears the need to focus has dramatically increased.
Please click on the comment link below and share your comments on the following two questions:
- What steps have you taken to increase your focus?
- What are you focusing on?
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