Focus

Focus is often the difference between success and failure. It is not an easy trait to possess and/or utilize, but it is extremely powerful. Those who possess true unwavering focus, will ultimately win the day. We all have instances in our lives where we determine that we want something to happen. That might be securing the right job, making the big sale, resolving a challenge at work, or hundreds of other circumstances we want to accomplish. The key to making it happen, is focus. Don’t be swayed by obstacles or roadblocks. The challenges will always be there. If you let them channel your attention away from the goal, you will never achieve it.

Use every challenge to learn. When the original road becomes blocked, focus on how to get around the blockage, to find another route. Keep your focus on the ultimate goal. Focus on what you want to happen, not what you don’t want to happen. Remember, it isn’t luck that makes people successful, it is hard work and determination. Add a strong dose of focus to the mix and your goals will come easier.

The author, Marge Bonura, is the Director of Sales & Marketing for New England Machinery, Inc. (NEM). NEM is a leading packaging machinery manufacturer of bottle unscramblers, cappers, orienters, retorquers, lidders, pluggers, pump sorter/placers, scoop feeders, hopper elevators and much more. The company has been in business since 1974 selling to the food, beverage, pharmaceutical, personal care, chemical, household products, automotive and other industries. For more information on NEM, visit their website at www.neminc.com.