Other people can think ahead all they want. I just focus on the task at hand and try to move on.
I don't think I'm stubborn. I just focus on the task at hand and do what it takes. Persistence is the single most important thing for success.
You give your all to the task and hopefully that's enough but sometimes things get taken out of your hands and one way or another you have to accept it and get on with it and focus on the task at hand.
All you can do is focus on the task at hand and if you keep doing that it will get you through.
Turn off your mind, and focus on what you've got to do - task at hand.
The lesson I learned is that sometimes the task you have at hand needs all of your concentration and focus.
Scientists and academics in particular focus on detail and the minutiae. When they talk to each other, they usually don't focus on the broad ideas; they don't focus on social interconnectedness. They focus on the task that they're doing.
Keep calm and carry on. A challenging time is just that - a period in time. Taking a few deep breaths and knowing that it won't last forever really allows me to focus on the present moment and task at hand.
To focus our mind on the task at hand-with fierce concentration-m akes for a productive use of time.
What sets disciplined people apart? - The capacity to get past distractions. Focus on the task at hand.
I have to force myself to remember that if I can't do my job, people's stories won't get told, and that helps me to focus on the task at hand.
There's something to be said about living in the present moment. In cooking, you're allowing your mind to just focus on the task at hand, and you're able to escape and put your mind at rest. That's why it becomes meditative.
When I'm on the field, I really don't focus on fans. I just focus on my responsibility, which is the guy right across from me.
We have a large amount of data that shows playing fast-paced games improves hand-eye co-ordination, the ability to focus on the task at hand, and your ability to make decisions, as gaming improves your brain's allocation of resources.
With a clear mind that is reinforcing positivity back into myself and my craft, I am able to focus my energy on the task at hand and enjoy my experiences and day.
I don't really focus on these things - on what tags are given to me or what people think of me off the field - stuff like that. My main focus is always to do well on the field for the Indian cricket team. When people say good things about me off the field, I am more than happy to accept them.