As I’ve mentioned before, I believe that what you focus on has a significant impact on your quality of life and on whether or not you are successful (in sports, in business, in relationships, in general). One thing that happens often with athletes is, we get caught up focusing on our weaknesses, all the things we need to work on. While it’s great to know what you need to work on and it’s great to dedicate time to that, you must ALSO remember what you CAN do.
Focusing too much on your weaknesses can leave you with a sense of incompetancy. You may begin to doubt your ability, maybe even your value, as a player. This, in turn, can lead to lack of confidence and I’m sure you know what happens when your confidence level drops…so does your level of performance!
So again, while it’s great to identify and work on your weaknesses, it’s also very important to remember your strengths, what you’re good at, and what you CAN do. Even the best in the world, whether it’s in sports, or business, or in any other area, has weaknesses. However, these people are VERY good at accentuating their strengths and making sure they are the best at what they do well – so much so that their weaknesses are often overlooked because they are so far overpowered by their strengths. Focus less on what you can’t do and focus a little more on what you CAN do.
For today’s Focus Friday, I want you to list 5 things you’re good at or do well.
Here are mine:
- Enjoying the game of softball
- Sharing what I know with others
- Encouraging others
- Moving past mistakes and learning from them
- Making Strawberry Banana Smoothies
What’s your 5? Leave a comment below and share them!
P.S. – Tom Hanson talks about Focus in his 7 Success Secrets for Baseball/Softball CD. If you haven’t picked up your complimentary copy yet (just pay $4.95 shipping), get it HERE.
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