Hello,
I have been thinking a good amount about focus lately. It is
generally accepted that with Focus you can achieve a greater amount of output
(efficiency, productivity, quality – whichever is the aim). We talk about distractions
and finding ways to minimize them. We talk about rewards, and incenting behaviors
that encourage focus. We sometimes even talk about having the right long term perspective
to stay motivated in sustaining our focus.
Now, these are all good things and when combined well can
lead to great focus and great results. But what is it that keeps focus from
becoming an unhealthy obsession? I believe there are 2 things we must do as it
relates to focus. The first was already mentioned above – we have to have the
right long term perspective. But not just to stay motivated – and this is where
the second key is, we must measure our focus against the real goals and be
willing to pivot for the sake of the ultimate purpose.
I believe we start with right intentions – perhaps we have
even done as it says in Proverbs about putting
our plans before the Lord and letting Him check our motivation
Proverbs 16:3 “Commit your works to the Lord and your
plans will be established.” (NASB)
Proverbs 16:9 “The mind of man plans his way, but the Lord directs
his steps.” (NASB)
But then we tend to get distracted with the How instead of
just the Why or What – that is where we can easily move to an unhealthy
obsession.
I pray that all of us keep the real long term in mind with
our focuses – and continually have that before God to help us stay where we
should in our focuses and efforts.
Have a blessed day,
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