“As we got more interested in time management and productivity, we lost the individual, and with that individual loss, we lost happiness as well. So I think the world has actually been malnourished as we've focused so much on productivity and ignored happiness and meaning to our own detriment.” ThinkingWorldWellsIndividualLostLossManagementFocusedProductivityTime ManagementIgnored Author:Shawn Achor
“We were always focused on our profit and loss statement. But cash flow was not a regularly discussed topic. It was as if we were driving along, watching only the speedometer, when in fact we were running out of gas.” IfsFactsRunningLossFlowProfitFocusedDrivingStatementsGasCashTopicsCash FlowProfit And Loss Author:Michael Dell
“Those who profit from adversity possess a spirit of humility and are therefore inclined to make the necessary changes needed to learn from their mistakes, failures, and losses. ... When we are focused too much on ourselves, we lose perspective. Humility allows us to regain perspective and see the big picture. ... Humility allows us to let go of perfection and keep trying.” TryingBigsSpiritLosesLossMistakeToo MuchHumilityPerspectiveNeededLetting GoPerfectionAdversityProfitFocusedKeep TryingBig PictureNecessary Change Author:John C. Maxwell
“Risk deters those who see what they could lose. Those focused on the gain see it as a necessary part of their journey, even if the possibility of loss exists.” IfsLosesLossRiskJourneyPossibilityGainsFocused Author:Simon Sinek
“The longer you play, the more you realize that you can't lose focus for one play or two plays or an entire drive. Those things are the difference between wins and losses. You have to figure out how to refocus after a bad play or how to stay focused when you're up in a game. Those are things you learn from experience in playing this position. I've learned a ton of ways and have different triggers for how to regain my focus if I've lost it.” DifferentWinningRealizingLossFocusFocusedStay FocusedLearning Experience Author:Carson Palmer