I’ve found the most successful things I do have incredible focus. Think about it. ChurchStageDesignIdeas.com. I’m not sure I could get more specific than that. And that’s by far the most successful website I run. The next most successful is another incredibly focused project.
I find that whenever I try to incorporate all of my interests or thoughts into one project, it usually gets passed over without a second glance.
But that leaves me with this dilemma: I’m not a focused person. I have so many different thoughts and concepts floating in my head at any given time. What do I do with all this creative energy? I start new projects—very focused projects.
That’s why I have so many. But I’d like to zero in on the idea of focus.
I meet so many people who approach me with great ideas. “I’d like to try this, then this, then this, then this! All in one project! What do you think?!”
I try not to discourage them. I try to offer hope. But I know unless they focus their idea, it’ll probably never happen. It won’t happen because (1) the project will become too big to tackle and (2) nobody will know what to do with the project.
Think of it like this: Apps work best when they focus on one function. When they do one thing really well, you’ll download it. Then you’ll download the next app to get the other functionality you need. How many apps do you have that “do everything”?
None.
I’m not sure if it’s a reflection of our culture or if it’s a result of the fast-changing nature of technology. But people expect to know exactly what they’re getting and they’re okay with just one thing. They want something is focused and excellent within that focus.
So today’s question: Are you focused? Where do you need to tighten your focus?