Hi there! I'm Shrijith Venkatrama, founder of Hexmos. Right now, I’m building LiveAPI, a tool that makes generating API docs from your code ridiculously easy.
What follows are some of my impressions and ideas as I read through the book "The One thing"
Prioritizing What Matters
If there are ten things on your mind, not all of them contribute equally to your life.
Some jobs may appear easy but fail to deliver any real value. Other jobs may seem effortful, yet they might offer something of great significance.
Through these endeavors, you might acquire valuable skills and capabilities or meet people who open your life to broader possibilities.
Alternatively, you might fall into a trap, lose everything, and never get a chance to escape.
Anchoring in Uncertainty
The challenge is that uncertainty is inherent in life; because of this, an anxious mind needs some sort of anchor to act in its own best interest.
When we consider life itself—the vast scale and scope of the universe—our everyday pursuits, including business, appear to be just a small part of the whole.
This broader perspective is both important and helpful in navigating life's challenges.
The Art of Focus
Focus is another essential element in navigating life’s challenges.
It is inherently selective, involving the rejection of the vast majority of inputs from the world to concentrate on a chosen objective.
Moreover, focus is a process, not a one-time event that you set and forget for the rest of the day.
Every moment, you either focus or you fail; there is no middle ground. For example, when writing, maintaining focus is crucial. Focus is not easy; do not assume it is.
There are a thousand forces pulling you away from focus, whereas there are very few—barely even a handful—of forces that help you maintain it.
The reasons to focus must become so strong, so compelling, so obvious, and so simple that any counterarguments stand no chance—even under duress, physical exhaustion, social distractions, or countless other obstacles.
Focus is not something that is simply given or passively obtained; it is something that must be exercised in each moment—or not at all.
Focus vs. Distraction: Energy at Work
In terms of energy allocation, focus means using every ounce of energy to achieve your goal.
Distraction, on the other hand, involves expending energy without any intention of benefiting yourself or others from this potent resource.
Ultimately, focus appears simple and spartan, while distraction seems sophisticated and multifaceted.
A Wise Man Once Said...
There are only two types of people in the world:
Type I: The Successful
Type II: The Distracted
In keeping this percept of "focus" in mind - let's all try to #focus in business and life.
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