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The difference between average results and exceptional if often found in what you don't do. Everyone can say yes to great opportunities but only a focused person will say no to average ones. You can do anything, but you can’t do everything.

Penny Zenker - The Focusologist

Build Your Reset Mindset and Own Your Focus-International Keynote Speaker 👉 TEDx Speaker > 1 M Views | Best-Selling Author

1w

I agree 100%. Intentionality is about both what we do and what we don't do. Just like a vegetarian is clear about what they don't do, we can clarify our musts and must-nots. Then, set gatekeepers to help us stay focused on what matters most. Focus requires clarity

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Mark MacLeod

I help startup CEOs go from $5M in revenue to a massive exit

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"You can do anything, but you can't do everything," succinctly captures the essence of prioritization, this advice encourages thoughtful decision-making and emphasizes quality over quantity in pursuits.

Soumyajit Ghosh

Building - Standoutt.in

2w

Absolutely, it's so true. The power of focus and saying no to average opportunities is often underrated.

Ben Fosnick

Full Time Thinker 🧠, Part Time Writer ✏️ | Channel Director, Amazon Retail @ Flywheel

2w

My productivity skyrocketed when I began to cut out any meetings where I wasn’t providing value or learning. Focus requires effort.

Joergen Aaboe

5X Marketing Leader | Advisor | Builder | Writer

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Easy to say, often much harder to do

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Lakshay Gaur

Design-ing products as eco-systems, breathing, living and growing with time

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Shane Parrish, 'If' or 'is'? 😉 Very true though, the best part is that once you achieve something while being focused, it starts to become a habit of the mind and the body.

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Manav Jhaveri

LinkedIn Personal Branding and Ghostwriting for founders, investors and VCs. One interesting thing every day. AI, Tech, Writing, Culture, Psychology.

2w

Be like munger— sit on your ass and wait. Wait for the right opportunity.

Robert Montgomery

I help entrepreneurs to scale smarter, grow faster, and achieve more. 🚀

2w

You can do anything but you can't do everything. Focus is about saying no. Don't be afraid to give up the good for the great.

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Tejas Savla

Video Editor | Loving Husband | The Best Dog-Dad

2w

One should pick what resonates most with their liking. Totally agree with you, Shane Parrish

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Mark Armstrong

Reduce turnover and increase team member engagement | Founder @ Sevens | Former Nike, eBay, Ramsey

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You're speaking my language, Shane!

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