Quotes About Focus

Pace is the most important thing. That is the one thing that I have had throughout my whole career.

You just have to stoke that furnace throughout the day.

I keep lists of names of people that I have met, a list of things to do day by day as well as a log of how my time is consumed throughout the day. It's a very important part of my personal discipline.

There was a strong focus on performance and respect for people. And one of the points that my father always made was that with all the challenges and obstacles and barriers, the one thing you can control is your performance. And that is one thing I have tried to adhere to throughout my career.

All throughout filming '12 Years a Slave,' there was a focus like no other. Everyone took ownership of this film and gave their all.

Every quarterback can throw a ball; every running back can run; every receiver is fast; but that mental toughness that you talk about translates into competitiveness.

When I do a job, I like to throw myself fully into it.

Guessing what the pitcher is going to throw is 80% of being a successful hitter. The other 20% is just execution.

When I'm disciplined with my drop and my footwork, I usually throw it pretty good. And when I'm a little bit off, or a little careless in that manner and not dead on to where I'm supposed to be, I'm not as good. So that's one thing - just being disciplined in my drops and my footwork.

Since thou are not sure of a minute, throw not away an hour.

I am so dedicated, so passionate, and that counts for more than what crazy people throw at me.

If someone's going to throw me in, I'm not gong to try and hit a ground ball to third, you know? I'm going to try and hit it in the air. If someone's going to throw me away, I'm not going to try and hit a ground ball to second, I'm going to drive it to right-center.

Javelin throw is a very technical event and a lot depends on the day's form.

If you've lost focus, just sit down and be still. Take the idea and rock it to and fro. Keep some of it and throw some away, and it will renew itself. You need do no more.

I throw as hard as I can when I think I have to throw as hard as I can.

It's a very big mental game, all day leading up to warm-ups. You're not sure if your curveball will break, or will you be able to throw it over the plate? It's all negative thoughts going into the game.

When I throw a dart, even when I'm looking I know if I've missed or hit as soon as I release the dart.

Like any decent researcher, I throw away 90% of my research.

When I throw a softball, there's no time to think about the motion of my arm. I just look at the first baseman's glove and react.

Every job I do, I feel like it is an amazing opportunity. I try to throw myself into every role with everything I have.

You can throw a novel into focus with one overheard line.

Swing hard, in case they throw the ball where you're swinging.

You're just trying to throw the best pitch you can and make sure you hit your spots. I don't have to force nobody.

I realise that I need to be selfish at times as well as smart in decision-making and just not throw away my wicket.