I updated because I paraphrased (heard it on the radio).
I think this may change some of the answers. My bad... but since people were saying the original answer was stupid I wanted to make sure I had it correct.
Joe Corn Mo Member since Aug 29th 2010 15139 posts
Wed Dec-10-14 09:42 AM
2. "the question was stupid. " In response to Reply # 0
it takes more than one thing to get to that level of success. bill gates was focused.
but he had something to be focused on because he was hooked up with a mainframe to fool around with before most ppl knew what a computer was.
bill gates didn't earn that first mainframe computer. he just got it and became obsessed with it.
the question suggest there is one thing that makes somebody successful. but unless we are talking about hitting lotto, you need at least 2 or 3 things to break in your favor for you to make it do what it do.
i don't begrudge their answers, but the question was phrased in a way that shows a faulty or disingenuous assumption about how ppl become successful.
7. "But they never said it only takes one thing to be successful. " In response to Reply # 2
The constraints of the question is pick one word to describe why they are successful, not pick the one thing that will guarantee success.
I don't think either will tell you being focused alone will make you successful.
I don't think the question was intent to solving the complex question of what it takes to be successful.
>it takes more than one thing to get to that level of success. > >bill gates was focused. > >but he had something to be focused on because >he was hooked up with a mainframe to fool around with >before most ppl knew what a computer was. > >bill gates didn't earn that first mainframe computer. >he just got it and became obsessed with it. > >the question suggest there is one thing that makes somebody >successful. >but unless we are talking about hitting lotto, >you need at least 2 or 3 things to break in your favor >for you to make it do what it do. > >i don't begrudge their answers, >but the question was phrased in a way that shows a >faulty or disingenuous assumption about how ppl become >successful.
********** "Everyone has a plan until you punch them in the face. Then they don't have a plan anymore." (c) Mike Tyson
it's still a dumb question. it's also a question they've been asked dozens of times.
the fact that ppl keep asking it is part of the problem.
>The constraints of the question is pick one word to describe >why they are successful, not pick the one thing that will >guarantee success. > > >I don't think either will tell you being focused alone will >make you successful. > > >I don't think the question was intent to solving the complex >question of what it takes to be successful. > > >>it takes more than one thing to get to that level of >success. >> >>bill gates was focused. >> >>but he had something to be focused on because >>he was hooked up with a mainframe to fool around with >>before most ppl knew what a computer was. >> >>bill gates didn't earn that first mainframe computer. >>he just got it and became obsessed with it. >> >>the question suggest there is one thing that makes somebody >>successful. >>but unless we are talking about hitting lotto, >>you need at least 2 or 3 things to break in your favor >>for you to make it do what it do. >> >>i don't begrudge their answers, >>but the question was phrased in a way that shows a >>faulty or disingenuous assumption about how ppl become >>successful. > > >********** >"Everyone has a plan until you punch them in the face. Then >they don't have a plan anymore." (c) Mike Tyson > >http://blackpeopleonlocalnews.tumblr.com/
10. "Not really." In response to Reply # 8 Wed Dec-10-14 11:01 AM by daryloneal
I don't believe the average person lacks focus. I believe people tend to focus on things that may not be meant for them.
Many people have trouble "finding" their focus, not actually focusing.
Like I said, context.
Someone could take that one word answer (I haven't read the edit to this post yet) and say okay, I just need to stay focused on what I want.
Not really.
Also you may be throwing dedication into your definition of focus, which again proves why it's a silly question. One word alone doesn't do the intent any justice.
We spend our lives chasing physical and emotional sensations. From sex to getting drunk, from love to leisure time, everyone is on a self serving agenda of the most basic/primitive level which yields the absolute best personal result. It is usually and predominantly about "Me".
Focus requires that you sacrifice sensation for a purpose, therefore, having clear and dedicated focus is a powerful virtue which can move mountains.
legsdiamond Member since May 05th 2011 79550 posts
Wed Dec-10-14 12:05 PM
11. "yup, I agree as well. " In response to Reply # 6
some people can focus in small increments but to focus all day every day on your craft, love, biz... that's completely different and a lot of people can't do it.
It's also no fun to be around people like this because half the time they are zoned out or always flip the convo back to their obsession.
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