Friday, January 27, 2012

"Focus, Focus, Focus"


"Focus, Focus, Focus"

Focus is the ability to block out the unnecessary "stuff", so you can concentrate on the necessary.

That means eliminating or minimizing distractions, which do not directly contribute to bottom line performance of your business, or your personal happiness, especially when times are tough.

When I became president of Godfather's Pizza Inc. in 1986, we had too many types of crusts on our menu, with different flour formulations, with different mixing procedures, which made product consistency nearly impossible. I made an executive decision and eliminated three of the four crusts, so we could better execute the original Godfather's crust. Our business got better.

What are the unnecessary crusts-s-s (metaphorically) in your business or life, so you can concentrate on "what brought you to the dance".

The essence of Focus is sacrifice. You don't add "stuff" when times are tough. You eliminate "stuff". That's Focus.

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