by Rick Baker
  
  On Feb 16, 2013
  The following are notes taken while reviewing John C. Maxwell's 2009 book - 'HOW SUCCESSFUL PEOPLE THINK - CHANGE YOUR THINKING, CHANGE YOUR LIFE'
 
ENGAGE IN FOCUSED THINKING… Unleashing the Potential of Focused Thinking
Why should we engage in focused thinking? 
- Focused thinking harnesses energy toward a desired goal 
 
- Focused thinking gives ideas time to develop 
 
- Focused thinking brings clarity to the target 
 
- Focused thinking will take you to the next level 
 
Where should we focus our thoughts? 
- Identifying our priorities 
 
- Discovering our gifts 
 
- Developing our dream 
 
How can you stay focused? 
- Remove distractions (do highest-return things first, insulate yourself) 
 
- Make time for focused thinking (remove multi-tasking) 
 
- Keep items of focus before you (visible reminders) 
 
- Set goals (written)
 
- Question your progress