Becoming Quote by Picabo Street
“I wasn't losing my focus but I was getting tired of focusing. What I was focusing on was becoming too routine, too ritual, not something that was interesting, new and exciting.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Sports Illustrated interview, 1999
When focus becomes routine, it loses its spark, leading to fatigue and disengagement.
In simple terms: Routine focus breeds boredom and tiredness.
Refresh your focus with novelty.
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When to use this quote
- training sessions
- creative projects
- learning new skills
- changing work tasks
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you inject novelty into repetitive tasks?
- What signs show focus is becoming stale?
If the task remains essential, routine may be unavoidable.