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Bon Jovi and
The Power of Focus
Someone told me a while ago that Jon Bon Jovi is a fan of The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari. Interesting. I’ve
always admired the man for his passion and his music. This morning I heard a song of his in which he
sings: “When the world gets in my face, I say have a nice day.” Got me thinking about Bon Jovi, his long
career and why he’s still going strong after so many years.
There’s great power in focusing on what you want. Seems like such as obvious statement, yet
most of us miss it. Dreams can come true. You can get to a place called Extraordinary in your career. You
can find love deeper than you’ve ever imagined. You can realize world – class vitality and find lasting
fulfillment, but you need to focus. The person who tries to do everything accomplishes nothing. Most people
try to be all things to everyone. And so they end up nothing to anyone. Confucius nailed the point: “Person
who chases two rabbits catches neither.” Big idea.
What you focus on grows. What you concentrate on is what you see more in your life. Think about
that line. Focus on financial mastery and you’ll see your economic life improve. Focus on being more loving
and your relationships will improve. Focus on your physical dimension by exercising and following a superb
diet and your health will improve. Focus. Focus. Focus. That’s what the best of the best do. Tunnel vision
around their biggest To Do’s. they stick to their knitting rather than scattering their brilliance. A few months
ago I had dinner with a billionaire client of mine. I asked him what was the single best thing he did to get to
his financial master. “I made this goal my sole reference point,” came the instant reply.
The person who ties to do everything
Accomplishes nothing.
Back to Jon Bon Jovi. From what I can tell, he’s still around and doing great because he had an
idea about what his music would be and where he could take it, and then he stayed focused on that
mission. I’ve heard he’s faced some tough times (join the club). But he didn’t give up. He didn’t play victim.
He remained strong and on course. He stayed true to his fans and himself.