Attention Quote by Emmet Fox
“Attention is the key to life. Whatever you really give your attention to, you become. Whatever you really concentrate upon will come into your life. We grow into the thing that fills our thoughts as inevitably as the stream merges into the ocean at last.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Sermon on the Mount, Emmet Fox, 1932
Focusing attention shapes identity and reality; what we concentrate on manifests in our lives.
In simple terms: Attention creates what you become.
Direct focus to desired outcomes.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- goal setting
- personal growth
- habit formation
- career planning
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What are you consistently thinking about?
- How does your focus influence your actions?
Attention is limited; over‑focus can cause neglect of other areas.