Focus Quote by Peter Bregman
““To get the right things done, choosing what to ignore is as important as choosing where to focus.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Art of Leadership, 2015
Effective productivity requires both focus and deliberate omission of distractions.
In simple terms: Ignore some tasks to focus on key ones.
Prioritize and eliminate non‑essential tasks.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- work projects
- daily planning
- goal setting
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What can you ignore today to improve focus?
- How do you decide what to discard?
Over‑filtering may cause missed opportunities.