To focus is to concentrate on a focal point which is the ultimate goal of an endeavor. In other words it means putting effort in order to remain astute on the focal point.

Can FOCUS work for you in 2011? Are you doing exactly what you want to do in your life today? Have you attained every goal you ever set yourself? If you you answer yes to these questions, this article is probably not for you.

BUT WAIT! If you answered NO to these questions and your answers to the following questions are still NO, then you NEED to contact me for more information.

• Do you find it EASY to concentrate and focus 100% on the task in hand? Is it SIMPLE for you to exercise self-discipline when you need to?
• Are you CONFIDENT when talking with peers, partners or even your kids?
• Have you LEARNT how the art of focus, confidence and self-discipline changes live?
• Can you look yourself in the mirror SMILING about everything you’ve accomplished so far?
• Have you ever found yourself stuck in a rut with the feeling that your life is going
• NOWHERE?
• Have you ever felt UNSURE about the steps you have taken, and continue to take in your life?
• Are you EXACTLY where you want to be in life right now? No?

Don’t worry, and don’t feel bad. There are lots of other people just like you. People who have no direction, or they could possibly have a direction but just don’t know how to get there.

I may just have the answer for you today. Everybody’s life has its ups and downs, but not everybody is aware that they can actually DO something themselves to turn things around. Knowing how to focus, how to build up confidence and self-esteem, and knowing when to exercise self-discipline are HUGE steps toward a better life for yourself and those around you.

If you answered yes to the questions above, welcome to my world. I have been through this phase in my life. The good news is that there is an ANSWER to these problems. If you feel you need assistance in overcoming these problems, feel free to contact me through the contact form on the home page.

Remain blessed!!!!

The extraordinary story of Chile miners who were trapped half a mile underground for 69 days caught the attention of the whole world. When the rescue operation eventually started billions of people worldwide were glued to their television sets as for close to 24 hours as the rescue operation progressed. One thing that struck me really is that in spite of all the global media attention and the emotionally charged atmosphere, when the first rescue worker first met the 33 trapped men, it was amazing to see how these men were disciplined, organized, strong, and in good spirits.

After 69 days trapped deep in the abyss in scotching heat in the desert, one expected these men to behave in a strange manner. The miners were trapped under half mile of rock in more than 90 degree Celsius for more than two months. When the mine caved in on them on 5^th August, for 17 days nobody knew if they were dead or alive. With only rations stretching to two days, the miners managed to expend these food rations to cover 17 days.

What really touched me was the story of the shift supervisor Luis Urzua. As a leader he managed to organize his man, encouraged them to support each other, and a leader to me he demonstrated high levels of leadership. He also proved to the whole world what a human being is capable of achieving under strenuous circumstances. From this unforgettable episode, I learnt two key lessons about leadership:

Perseverance and focus

All the 33 miners displayed high levels of perseverance and determination in the face of impending death through suffocation and hunger. They had the tenacity, passion and hunger to survive against all odds. Not at one point did they surrender to their fate. They stood resolute and were willing to go an extra mile. The men were all focused on surviving with the belief that help was on the way coming.

Teamwork

Luis told his men to be active during their entrapment underground. He said he had three shifts, meaning every man was involved in some sort of work every day for the 69 days they were holed underground. All the men were loyal and never questioned Luis despite the fact that they were staring in the face of death. Everything the men did was well coordinated and each man had assigned tasks, even when they were discovered 720m down the hard rock, they still continued with their work schedule. Every man performed his duties religiously which made then a well knit team. Their sole objective was to overcome depression, anxiety and sickness by being active.

Wikipedia defines leadership as a “process of social influence in which one person can enlist the aid and support of others in the accomplishment of a common task.” This is exactly what Luis did to save his men from impending death.  As entrepreneurs, these leadership skills are very critical in ensuring our team is motivated and well guided in meeting our organization goals. Remember Roosevelt said ‘You gain strength, courage and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face. You must do the thing that you think you cannot do’.