Everyone Has Something to Teach

Last night I found myself watching the movie "Tyson". It's true, his life has been a bit of a train wreck, but I am intrigued by the stories of people who have achieved the pinnacle of success in their chosen profession. I find they seem to share a single minded focus and dedication to achieving that one thing. As such, I found I had something to learn from listening to Mike Tyson talk about his life. It reminded me of a quote from George Washington Carver, "There is a use for almost everything." In this instance, the movie got me thinking about the necessity of a single minded focus.

Being the person who I am, a person with multiple interests, I wonder if a single minded focus is the right thing for me. This kept me from blogging for quite a while as I couldn't decide how I wanted to "brand" myself online and how it might impact any future employment initiatives. I also recall times in my life where I did focus primarily on achieving some major goal, and with hard work and perseverance achieved it, beyond what I had truly believed to be possible.

It seems that the answer is staring me in the face. Yes, focus is critical; I just need to be sure to choose something that encompasses a broad range of my skills and interests.