Now that I have returned to the States, so much for the drama while I was in Beijing. There's something that I thought of when I was there.
While discussing my children's careers with my sisters, I acknowledged that luck may have played a part, but I stressed to them the importance of being focus as a crucial factor, which brought up this book then The ONE Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth About Extraordinary Results, 2013, by Gary Keller, Jay Papasan.
Keller was pondering this: we all have 24 hours a day, why do some people succeed and some not? If we regard time as the initial asset in a person's career, everyone's asset is the same: 24 hours a day. Successful people are able to invest their asset well and get more returns than others. Keller believes that success often hinges on how effectively we invest our time and energy and how we narrow our goals and maintaining laser-like focus prioritizing and avoiding distractions.
Keller dispels the 6 lies that obstruct us from achieving success. (1) Everything matters equally. (2) Multitasking. (3) A disciplined life. (4) Willpower is always on will-call. (5) A balanced life. (6) Big is bad.
If you want to achieve extraordinary results, first you must know what is the most important thing that you can do in 5 years, this year, this month, this week, today and this very moment. Keller suggests using backward working method from a future goal to actions at the moment to make sure that our daily efforts align with our long-term goals.
Finally, according to Keller, the key to success includes a clear goal and unwavering commitment to the ONE THING, the most important tasks at the moment.