“The difference between successful people and very successful people is that very successful people say no to almost everything.” — Warren Buffett
Steps
- Write down a list of 25 goals.
- Circle the top 5 goals that truly speak to you.
- Completely eliminate the other/remaining 20 goals you have listed. Just cross them off, despite if they hold weight or some level of importance. They are the biggest distractions from your top 5—avoid them at all costs.
The point is to say no to everything on that list except for what you have declared, in your heart-of-hearts, to be the five most important things. These are what you should put all your effort and focus into achieving. The rest are merely distractions that will get in the way of your reaching your ultimate success.