Category Archives: focus

There are many things in life that will catch your eye, but only a few will catch your heart. Pursue these.

Posted on 10 December 2013 by philosiblog

There are many things in life that will catch your eye, but only a few will catch your heart. Pursue these. – Michael Nolan What does that mean? To me, the quote is about having ADD. Everything around me is shiny. Everything … Continue reading →

Posted in discipline, focus, goals, habits, judgement, plan | Tagged , , , , | 4 Comments

We are not trying to entertain the critics. I’ll take my chances with the public.

Posted on 5 December 2013 by philosiblog

We are not trying to entertain the critics. I’ll take my chances with the public. – Walt Disney What does that mean? I think this is a great way to live our lives. No matter what we do, there will always … Continue reading →

Posted in advice, confidence, focus, judgement, perspective, thinking | Tagged , , , , | 4 Comments

Always look at what you have left. Never look at what you have lost.

Posted on 29 October 2013 by philosiblog

Always look at what you have left. Never look at what you have lost. – Robert Schuller What does that mean? This quote is urging us to go against a basic force of human nature. If you drop one thing, what do … Continue reading →

Posted in accomplishment, creativity, focus, goals, question, thinking | Tagged , , , , | 4 Comments

The opponent of peace of mind is not something external, but within us.

Posted on 27 October 2013 by philosiblog

The opponent of peace of mind is not something external, but within us. – Dalai Lama What does that mean? Everyone I know is looking for peace of mind. If they have none, they want some. If they have some, they want … Continue reading →

Posted in calm, focus, inspire, knowledge, preparation, relaxation | Tagged , , , , | 3 Comments

True happiness is… to enjoy the present, without anxious dependence upon the future.

Posted on 26 October 2013 by philosiblog

True happiness is… to enjoy the present, without anxious dependence upon the future. – Seneca What does that mean? This quote is about relaxing and being ‘in the moment.’ How often do we hurry to get here or there? How often … Continue reading →

Posted in fear, focus, happiness, preparation, relaxation, worry | Tagged , , , , | 4 Comments

Don’t make excuses for why you can’t get it done. Focus on all the reasons why you must make it happen.

Posted on 23 October 2013 by philosiblog

Don’t make excuses for why you can’t get it done. Focus on all the reasons why you must make it happen. – Ralph Marston What does that mean? This is a line from a much longer text, about 6 tweets long. The … Continue reading →

Posted in accomplishment, failure, focus, goals, motivation, obstacles | Tagged , , , , | 2 Comments

If you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change.

Posted on 10 October 2013 by philosiblog

If you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change. – Wayne Dyer What does that mean? This is another twisted quote chiastic. It says change the look, and how you look will change. We all … Continue reading →

Posted in clarity, discovery, focus, habits, observation, perspective | Tagged , , , , | 2 Comments

A gem cannot be polished without friction, nor a man perfected without trials.

Posted on 28 September 2013 by philosiblog

A gem cannot be polished without friction, nor a man perfected without trials. – Seneca What does that mean? Back in the time of this quote, gemstones were polished by grinding. Cutting and cleaving, as we know them today, had … Continue reading →

Posted in attitude, focus, improve, obstacles, repetition, struggle | Tagged , , , , | 2 Comments

The mind that is anxious about the future is miserable.

Posted on 21 September 2013 by philosiblog

The mind that is anxious about the future is miserable. – Seneca What does that mean? Anxious. Nervous. Worried. The future can be a scary thing. However, being anxious doesn’t make it any less scary. Nor does it change the possibility … Continue reading →

Posted in action, focus, plan, struggle, time, worry | Tagged , , , , | 2 Comments

Most people dabble their way through life, never deciding to master anything in particular.

Posted on 5 July 2013 by philosiblog

Most people dabble their way through life, never deciding to master anything in particular. – Tony Robbins What does that mean? This is the longer version of the quote: “One reason so few of us achieve what we truly want is … Continue reading →

Posted in accomplishment, decision, focus, goals, improve, perseverance | Tagged , , , , | Comments Off on Most people dabble their way through life, never deciding to master anything in particular.

If you are depressed, you are living in the Past. If you are anxious, living in the future. If you are at peace you are living in the moment.

Posted on 19 June 2013 by philosiblog

If you are depressed, you are living in the Past. If you are anxious, living in the future. If you are at peace you are living in the moment. – Lao Tzu also attributed to Junia Bretas (see comments for details) What does that … Continue reading →

Posted in accomplishment, calm, focus, peace, question, worry | Tagged , , , , | 33 Comments

The good things of prosperity are to be wished; but the good things that belong to adversity are to be admired.

Posted on 25 May 2013 by philosiblog

The good things of prosperity are to be wished; but the good things that belong to adversity are to be admired. –  Seneca What does that mean? To me, this quote is about our focus and about what is truly … Continue reading →

Posted in caution, desire, focus, improve, money, time | Tagged , , , , | Comments Off on The good things of prosperity are to be wished; but the good things that belong to adversity are to be admired.

That which you resist, stays.

Posted on 15 May 2013 by philosiblog

That which you resist, stays. – David R. Hawkins What does that mean? This is an interesting quote, suggested by a reader. Unfortunately, I couldn’t find the quote in context, so I’m not sure exactly what it means. However, it … Continue reading →

Posted in discipline, focus, resistance, self knowledge, struggle, value | Tagged , , , , | Comments Off on That which you resist, stays.

If you put your happiness in temporary things – your happiness will be temporary.

Posted on 19 April 2013 by philosiblog

If you put your happiness in temporary things – your happiness will be temporary. – Nick Vujicic What does that mean? There are things in our lives that last a long time. Then there are things like cookies. Consider my favorite … Continue reading →

Posted in chocolate, focus, happiness, love, reflection, time | Tagged , , , , | 4 Comments

We feel most small, we feel most challenged when we’re only focusing on ourselves.

Posted on 15 March 2013 by philosiblog

We feel most small, we feel most challenged when we’re only focusing on ourselves. – Tony Robbins and here What does that mean? This quote caught my attention as it reminded me of some of the discussions on one of my other posts. … Continue reading →

Posted in confidence, emotion, focus, help, motivation, weakness | Tagged , , , , | 1 Comment