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If You Think…

“If you think you are beaten, you are;
If you think you dare not, you don’t;
If you’d like to win, but you think you can’t,
It’s almost a cinch you won’t;
If you think you’ll lose, you’ve lost,
For out of the world you’ll find
Success begins with a fellow’s will–
It’s all in the state of mind.”

“Full many a race is lost
Ere even a race is run,
And many a coward fails
Ere even his work’s begun.
Think big, and your deeds will grow,
Think small and you fall behind,
Think that you can, and you will;
It’s all in the state of mind.”

If you think you are outclassed, you are;
You’ve got to think high to rise;
You’ve got to be sure of yourself before
You can ever win a prize.
Life’s battle doesn’t always go
To the stronger or faster man;
But sooner or later the man who wins
Is the fellow who thinks he can.”

Anonymous

Are you trying to focus on too many things at one time?  That would certainly be counterproductive.

Multiple studies have shown that we can only focus on 7 items at any one time.

Anything more than that would lead to confusion – unless you already have some decent background knowledge on the items that you’re focusing on.

The philosopher Sir William Hamilton in 1859 carried out a simple experiment in which he cast down a handful of marbles, varying the number of marbles thrown and attempted to estimate their number visually.  He concluded : If you throw a handful of marbles on the floor, you will find it difficult to view at once more than six, or seven at most without confusion.

Source : Human Memory: Theory And Practice, Revised Edition

Your attention span is limited.  More importantly, your time is also limited.

That is why it is important for you to be selective on what you’re focusing on.

The web has given people lots of instant gratification.  Rich media, juicy information and endless possibilities.

Beware of this double-edged sword.  Remember that only those who can focus with intense concentration can build competency.  And the future belongs to the very competent.

Stay focused.

Here’s an inspirational movie to share for the day.

http://www.212movie.com/

At exactly 212 °F, or 100°C, water turns to steam.  Steam powers turbines, drives locomotives and propels ships.

At 211 °F or 99°C, you wouldn’t see it.  But keep pushing further.  1° makes all the difference.

Never be disheartened if you seem to be taking small steps and results are still not showing, because as long as you’re moving towards your goals according to your plans, you will see the light.

Chin up and keep moving forward.