Singularity, Focus and Kaizen
Quotes
Concentrate all your thoughts upon the work at hand. The sun’s rays do not burn until brought to a focus. – Alexander Graham Bell
It is those who concentrate on but one thing at a time who advance in this world. – Og Mandino
It is wise to direct your anger towards problems – not people; to focus your energies on answers – not excuses. – William Arthur Ward
Great endowments often announce themselves in youth in the form of singularity and awkwardness. – Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Only when your consciousness is totally focused on the moment you are in can you receive whatever gift, lesson, or delight that moment has to offer. – Barbara De Angelis
The power to concentrate was the most important thing. Living without this power would be like opening one’s eyes without seeing anything. – Haruki Murakami
Success in any endeavor requires single-minded attention to detail and total concentration. – Willie Sutton
The only way I could work properly was by using the absolute maximum of observation and concentration that I could possible muster. – Lucian Freud
When you can focus your mind and attention and disregard distractions and irrelevant thoughts, you gain the ability to focus on every action and do it better. – Remez Sasson
The jack-of-all-trades seldom is good at any. Concentrate all of your efforts on one definite chief aim. – Napoleon Hill
If you can keep playing tennis when somebody is shooting a gun down the street, that’s concentration. – Serena Williams
To inspire a singularity of focus, a challenge must be important to you and it must be something you feel you should do now in this moment. If it’s trivial or not time-bound, you won’t engage. So in selecting your next challenge in life, choose one that is meaningful and will demand your complete concentration. – Brendon Burchard
Courtesy
https://graciousquotes.com/concentration
https://www.azquotes.com/quotes/topics/singularity
Abstract
Focus and concentration leads to singularity. You become one with the subject matter. There is a reason why real expertise in any domain or subject area is valued.
The experts bring peace of mind and assurance that they will deliver the best results in any area. Jack Welch the former General Electric CEO had it right you are either the first or second in your industry.
Been the third or fourth spells doom in the long run. The market will tend to congregate towards the best and sieve out the pretenders. Focus on excellence and been among the top 1%, in any industry you decide to work in.
Quality or State of Being Singular: Source Bing Copilot
In general, singularity refers to the quality or state of being singular. It describes something that stands out, is unique, or deviates from the norm.
For example, a college professor with singularities of dress and speech might be endearing to students
The Popcorn Seller
This week I was in discussion with a popcorn/ice-cream retailer who has positioned himself to capture business from the group with the highest disposable income in the country. He has sublet space in the leading malls and is doing brisk business in all these malls.
You can see that he has narrowed his focus only on popcorn/ice-cream sales, nothing more nothing less. The business is gaining momentum and brand awareness in the market rapidly. He has not spread himself thin and understands the power of focus in one narrow area.
In no time his brand will be reknown for it’s quality in this space. With this brand positioning the future looks rosy for this individual.
Philosophy of Kaizen
The Japanese nation hauled itself out of the economic quagmire, at the end of the 2nd World War, based on the philosophy of Kaizen. This can be summarized below
Kaizen (改善) is a Japanese term that translates to “continuous improvement.” Here’s what it entails:
Definition:
Kaizen refers to activities that continuously improve all functions within an organization.
Origin and Philosophy:
Developed by Masaaki Imai, a Japanese organizational theorist, Kaizen draws from the Toyota Production System (TPS) and lean principles.
It emphasizes gradual, methodical improvement in productivity and processes.
The word itself combines two Japanese terms: Kai (improvement) and Zen (good) Courtesy of Bing Autopilot
Kaizen brings focus on a process or any defined task/product that you would like to improve. It is never ending and continual improvement with an objective of attaining excellence and efficiency.
Japanese Timekeeping
The Japanese are legendary timekeepers. Their public transit system is reknown throughout the world for its adherence to strict time keeping down to the last second.
This philosophy brings precise focus on process improvement through relentless attention to minutiae detail.
This Japanese philosophy extends to all aspects of their lives and has resulted in them excelling in several areas and sectors.
Application in our lives
The first question we are always asked by any individual is ‘what do you do?’ The question is simply enquiring what field are we known to excel at.
We only need to achieve singularity in one area of our lives. The best way to do this is to apply the philosophy of Kaizen in our lives.
You choose one non-negotiable area in your life that gives your purpose and meaning and also has the ability to positively impact other people’s lives.
Our task is to hone our skills in this area and stand out from the crowd. The teachers, doctors, fire men, nurses, actors, actresses, sports personalities, scientists, entrepreneurs who understand this concept will always leave a legacy wherever they maybe.
Summary
Respect focus and concentration in a single area. Become ‘ONE’ with the subject matter and domain. This excellence will radiate out and give you a personal brand signature that will take you places.