150 Focus Quotes To Inspire Epic Concentration

This focus quotes collection will boost your concentration and help you focus on what matters in your life.

Focus is a skill that allows us to take action without procrastination and to maintain our attention and effort until our goals are accomplished.

In the midst of distractions and challenges, focus allows us to pay attention and sustain the effort and energy needed to hit our targets and accomplish our goals and dreams.

By being more focused, we can improve our clarity, pay attention to what matters most, make better decisions, and become more effective in whatever we do.

Although we live in a noisy world, we can learn to improve our focus and boost our concentration.

Clearing the noise in your environment, having a plan to follow, creating a reward for the completion of your tasks, creating a routine, and working methodically are some things you can do to improve your focus.

To help you defy distractions and get more done, here is our collection of inspirational, wise, and thoughtful focus quotes and focus sayings collected from a variety of sources over the years.

Focus Quotes To Inspire Epic Concentration

1. “Concentrate all your thoughts upon the work at hand. The sun’s rays do not burn until brought to a focus.”- Alexander Graham Bell

2. “Stay focused, go after your dreams and keep moving toward your goals.”- LL Cool J

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3. “Live life to the fullest, and focus on the positive.” – Matt Cameron

4. “What you stay focused on will grow.” ― Roy T. Bennett

5. “Stay focused on the mission.” – Naveen Jain

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6. “I learned that focus is key. Not just in your running a company, but in your personal life as well.” – Tim Cook

7. “If you want to live a long life, focus on making contributions.” – Hans Selye

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8. “Everyone’s time is limited. What matters most is to focus on what matters most.” ― Roy Bennett

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9. “My success, part of it certainly, is that I have focused in on a few things.”— Bill Gates

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10. “What you focus on expands. So focus on what you want, not what you do not want.” ― Esther Jno-Charles

Focus Quotes To Boost Your Concentration

11. “I don’t focus on what I’m up against. I focus on my goals and I try to ignore the rest.” – Venus Williams

12. “My key to dealing with stress is simple: just stay cool and stay focused.” – Ashton Eaton

13. “The successful warrior is the average man, with laser-like focus.”
– Bruce Lee

14. “I learned to focus and work hard and not give up. I learned that every obstacle is really an opportunity.” – Jenna Ushkowitz

15. “Focusing is about saying No.” ― Steve Jobs

16. “Your focus should be on creating an environment where growth can occur and then letting nature take its course.” – Patrick Lencioni

17. “But when you’re beginning, you should try to focus on something you love and your own way of doing things.”— Jerry Harrison

18. “Don’t waste your time to make new dreams. but waste it to make one of your lifetime dream, come true.” ― Olivia Sinaga

19. “Learning how to rein in your thoughts and focus is going to help you to achieve your goals in life. Without focus, you can never achieve anything.” – Eric Phillips

20. “A negative focus can result in our entirely missing the possibilities placed in our path.” – Anne Wilson Schaef

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Focus Quotes To Help You Pay Attention To What Matters

21. “Choose to focus your time, energy and conversation around people who inspire you, support you and help you to grow you into your happiest, strongest, wisest self.” – Karen Salmansohn

22. “The biggest challenge is to stay focused. It’s to have the discipline when there are so many competing things.” – Alexa Hirschfeld

23. “Lack of direction, not lack of time, is the problem. We all have twenty-four hour days.” – Zig Ziglar

24. “Always focus on the front windshield and not the review mirror.” ― Colin Powell

25. “I know how to stay focused on a mission.” – Mike Pompeo

26. “Over the years, I’ve learned, focus on the job at hand, and opportunities will open after.” – Antonio Villaraigosa

27. “Focus 90% of your time on solutions and only 10% of your time on problems.” – Anthony J. D’Angelo

28. “Be dramatically willing to focus on the customer at all costs, even at the cost of obsoleting your own stuff.”— Scott Cook

29. “Focusing on what you don’t have keeps you too preoccupied to enjoy the things you do have!” – Andrew Farland

30. “Prioritizing sharpens your vision so you can focus on the most important things.” – Myles Munroe

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Focus Quotes To Help You Defy Distractions And Get More Done

31. “You can do anything as long as you have the passion, the drive, the focus, and the support.” – Sabrina Bryan

32. “You have to stay focused and be mentally tough. That’s what I’ve really learned: every day is a grind, and you have to go hard.” – Chris Gronkowski

33. “It is during our darkest moments that we must focus to see the light.”-
Aristotle Onassis

34. “When you fully focus your mind, you make others attracted to you.” 
― Toba Beta

35. “Focus on your goals, not your fear.” ― Roy Bennett

36. “Focus on doing the right things instead of a bunch of things.” – Mike Krieger

37. “Concentrated attention is the collection of units of power on a chosen point of intention.”— James Arthur Ray

38. “Our focus is our future, and what we focus on will multiply in our life.” – David DeNotaris

39. “It’s all about reprogramming our minds to focus more on what brings us joy.” ― Alaric Hutchinson

40. “Recognize how focusing on what you do want, what you do intend to accomplish, also defines what you choose not to do in your life.” – Meir Liraz

Other Inspiring And Motivating Focus Quotes

41. “Don’t dwell on what went wrong. Instead, focus on what to do next. Spend your energies on moving forward toward finding the answer.”
– Denis Waitley

42. “The best career advice I’ve gotten is to stay focused, keep moving forward.” – Tyga

43. “Focus is a matter of deciding what things you’re not going to do.” – John Carmack

44. “FOCUS = Follow On Course Until Successful.” ― Ifeanyi Enoch Onuoha

45. “Focus on the positives and be grateful.” – Katrina Bowden

46. “If you focus more on the inside, you’ll feel just as great about the outside. I feel attractive when I’m doing good and helping people.” – Keke Palmer

47. “Focus on remedies, not faults. ”— Jack Nicklaus

48. “Focus means eliminating distractions, not just from other people, but the things we do to distract ourselves.” – Catherine Pulsifer

49. “Pay attention to the things that are critical to your happiness and the happiness of others.” ― Israelmore Ayivor

50. “Concentrate on what you do want rather than what you don’t.” – Andy C. E. Brown

Focus Quotes To Inspire You To Achieve Your Goals

51. “In a world deluged by irrelevant information, clarity is power.” – Yuval Noah Harari

52. “Success demands singleness of purpose.” – Vince Lombardi

53. “Only through focus can you do world-class things, no matter how capable you are.” – Bill Gates

54. “It is those who concentrate on but one thing at a time who advance in this world.” – Og Mandino

55. “Too much sugar leads to a heavy body, and too many distractions lead to a heavy mind.” – Naval Ravikant

56. “Knowing what to leave out is just as important as knowing what to focus on.” – Warren Buffett

57. “I’ll live the focused life, because it’s the best kind there is.” – Winifred Gallagher

58. “Your attention has value. Don’t give it away. They will say it’s important but it’s not. Stay focused.” – Maxime Lagacé

59. “These three things leads to positive non-linear results: clarity, focus, and time. Simple but not easy.” – Shane Parrish

60. The difference between successful people and very successful people is that very successful people say ‘no’ to almost everything.” – Warren Buffett

Focus Quotes To Inspire Dreamers

61. “Focus more on your desire than on your doubt, and the dream will take care of itself.” — Mark Twain

62. “What you focus on grows.” — Esther Hicks

63. “Focus on unlocking your genius.” — Maxime Lagacé

64.“Always remember, your focus determines your reality.” — George Lucas

65. “Goals may give focus, but dreams give power.” — John C. Maxwell

66. “Don’t make excuses for why you can’t get it done. Focus on all the reasons why you must make it happen.” — Ralph Marston

67. “Stay focused, ignore the distractions, and you will accomplish your goals much faster.” — Joel Osteen

68. “Focus on your greater goal, your destiny.” — Robert Greene

69. “Whatever you focus on is what you get.” — Tony Robbins

70. “All great achievements are the result of sustained focus over time – all of them.” — Gary Keller

Focus Quotes To Help You Achieve Your Goals

71. “I find hope in the darkest of days, and focus in the brightest. I do not judge the universe.” ― Dalai Lama

72. “Always focus on your effort, instead of the results of that effort.” ― Russell Simmons

73. “Focus on being productive instead of busy.” ― Tim Ferriss

74. Presence is more than just being there.” ― Malcolm Forbes

75. “To focus means to bring your attention to the center, to concentrate on one thing intently in order to gain clarity.” ― Cheryl Richardson

76. “I believe that as much as you take, you have to give back. It’s important not to focus on yourself too much.” ― Nicole Kidman

77. “Good performance is about the capacity to focus and concentrate.” ― Betty Buckley

78. “One of the keys to thinking big is total focus. I think of it almost as a controlled neurosis, which is a quality I’ve noticed in many highly successful entrepreneurs.” ― Donald Trump

79. “I needed to be in the bush. There I find solitude and beauty and purity and focus. That’s where my heart lies.” ― Mark Burnett

80. “Organize as much as possible around teams, to achieve enhanced focus, task orientation, innovativeness, and individual commitment.” ― Tom Peters

Focus Quotes To Pay Attention To More Important Situations

81. “Meditation is a time to focus, train the mind, and bring it to stillness. It is not a time to rest and relax.” ― Darren Main

82. “Your current conditions do not reflect your ultimate potential, but rather the size and quality of goals upon which you currently are focusing.” ― Tony Robbins

83. “Along with a strong belief in your own inner voice, you also need laser-like focus combined with unwavering determination.” ― Larry Flynt

84. The more clearly we can focus our attention on the wonders and realities of the universe about us, the less taste we shall have for destruction.” ― Rachel Carson

85. Focusing your life solely on making a buck shows a poverty of ambition. It asks too little of yourself. And it will leave you unfulfilled.” ― Barack Obama

86. “I think being a competitive diver for years helps you focus and dedicate yourself to what’s needed.” ― Jason Statham

87. “Focus on your problem zones, your strength, your energy, your flexibility and all the rest.” ― Jack LaLanne

88. “I’m someone who loves to enjoy life and tries to focus on real things and real friendships. That’s why I live very simply.” ― Cameron Diaz

89. “The future is finally something that we can now put into focus.” ― Lou Gramm

90. “Keep focused on the substantive issues. To make a decision means having to go through one door and closing all others.” ― Abraham Zaleznik

Focus Quotes To Help You Commit

91. “Success isn’t magic or hocus-pocus. It’s simply learning how to focus.” ― Jack Canfield

92. “Wherever you focus your attention and put your energy, that area will bring forth fruit.” ― John A. Andrews

93. “Always try to be positively focused on what you want and adamantly averse to those trying to keep you from it.” ― Monica L. Wofford

94. “Focus on a big dream that includes others; By empowering others you will in turn become empowered.” ― John A. Andrews

95. “Life is short. Focus from this day forward on making a difference.” ― Thomas J. Vilord

96. “Focus on where you want to go, not where you’re currently are.” ― Thomas J. Vilord

97. “It’s important to focus on what we do best and master one craft at a time.” ― Russell Simmons

98. “If we want to direct and focus our lives, career, relationships, achievements, then we must take control of our consistent actions.” ― James Frey

99. “Every relationship needs commitment in it in order for it to grow and when the focus is love, we raise our standards.” ― John A. Andrews

100. “To be successful, your personal plan must focus on what you want, not what you have.” ― Nido Qubein

Inspirational Focus Quotes For Productivity

101. “Every experience, however bitter, has its lesson, and to focus one’s attention on the lesson helps one overcome the bitterness.” — Edward Howard Griggs

102. “Before you begin, sit for a moment and take a couple of deep breaths. You want to be calm and prepared to maintain mental focus.” — Aaron Hoopes

103. “The gap between current conditions and your future vision should be your focus.” — Tony Jeary

104. “I focus on things that are the highest value and do them perfectly.” — Sean Parker

105. “I have always done what I love myself. My philosophy was that I never had focus groups. I did what I wear.” — Ralph Lauren

106. “Our focus is our reality. What we choose to focus on becomes our world. It produces our thoughts, values, attitudes, and beliefs.” — David J. Lieberman

107. “We can find reasons to dislike anyone. But it’s what you focus on and appreciate in a person that cultivates a positive relationship.” — David J. Lieberman

108. “In the Zen Way we focus upon each breath, each day, each moment and experience it totally. One complete breath brings the next.” — Brenda Shoshanna

109. Focus on becoming more to achieve more while doing less.” — Hal Elrod

110. “I’ve approached so many things in my life with such intensity that I want to approach motherhood with dedication and focus.” — Drew Barrymore

Wisdom From Focus Quotes

111. “I’m an incurable optimist and a go-getter – it’s in my nature to focus much more on what makes me happy than what makes me nervous.” — Demi Moore

112. “Having Plan B is good. But if your obsessed with Plan A, u’ll never need backup. Become Obsessed with ur goals, ur focus will bring results.” — Keshia Chante

113. “Focus on making you the best you can be as an actor, and follow your own path.” — Craig Sheffer

114. “Ingnore your thoughts. As you focus more intensely, you may feel as if you are floating.” — Frederick Lenz

115. “As you focus your attention on the heart center, you will begin to feel your thoughts slowing down. You’ll begin to feel your mind becoming calm and quiet. They won’t bother you.” — Frederick Lenz

116. “What you focus on you become. So always focus on that which is highest, brightest, happiest and most noble of all things, enlightenment.” — Frederick Lenz

117. “Think BIG and always focus on the positive.” — Donald Trump

118. “Focus on something that stirs your soul, it’s hard to excel at anything that you don’t love.” — Susan Rice

119. “My focus is first of all, to remove every thought of violence from my own consciousness.” — Deepak Chopra

120. “It always pays off to focus on things that will make you feel proud. Remember this during every difficult decision you face.” — Richard Branson

Focus Quotes To Inspire You Not To Look Back

121. “If you want to be happy, do not dwell in the past, do not worry about the future, focus on living fully in the present.” ― Roy T. Bennett

122. “Focus on your strengths, not your weaknesses. Focus on your character, not your reputation. Focus on your blessings, not your misfortunes.” ― Roy T. Bennett

123. “Whenever something bad happens, keep calm, take a few deep breaths and shift the focus to something positive.” ― Roy T. Bennett

124. “Whenever you want to achieve something, keep your eyes open, concentrate and make sure you know exactly what it is you want. No one can hit their target with their eyes closed.”

― Paulo Coelho

125. “Focus on your goals, not your fear. Focus like a laser beam on your goals.” ― Roy T. Bennett

126. “To conquer frustration, one must remain intensely focused on the outcome, not the obstacles.” ― T.F. Hodge

127. “Instead of focusing on how much you can accomplish, focus on how much you can absolutely love what you’re doing.” ― Leo Babauta

128. “I make love with a focus and intensity that most people reserve for sleep.” ― Dark Jar Tin Zoo

129. “The time that leads to mastery is dependent on the intensity of our focus.” ― Robert Greene

130. “I didnt pay atteniton to times or distance, instead focusing on how it felt just to be in motion, knowing it wasn’t about the finish line but how I got there that mattered.” ― Sarah Dessen

Focus Quotes On How To Succeed

131. “Simplicity is ultimately a matter of focus.” ― Ann Voskamp

132. “Sometimes we focus so much on what we don’t have that we fail to see, appreciate, and use what we do have!” ― Jeff Dixon

133. “Everyone’s time is limited. What matters most is to focus on what matters most.” ― Roy T. Bennett

134. “Inspiration is the windfall from hard work and focus. Muses are too unreliable to keep on the payroll.” ― Helen Hanson

135. “It’s as if when I open myself up to every perception, things create their own focus.” ― Kristin Cashore

136. “If you want to be happy, do not dwell in the past, do not worry about the future, focus on living fully in the present.” ― Roy Bennett

137. “It’s not always that we need to do more but rather that we need to focus on less.” ― Nathan W. Morris

138. “Find your focus by seeking all that is good in your life.” ― Lorii Myers

139. “Focus on faith and grow your roots strong and deep so no one can make you believe in something that is not good for your soul.” ― Molly Friedenfeld

140. “The more choices we have, the greater the need for focus.” ― Tom Butler-Bowdon

Stay Focused Quotes

141. “People will test your limits, but stay consistent and positive.” ― Germany Kent

142. “Focus on the solution, not on the problem.” — Jim Rohn

143. “Stay focused and capture the beautiful moments of life. Love your life and celebrate every wonderful day that comes.” ― Gift Gugu Mona

144. “Focus like a laser, not a flashlight.” — Michael Jordan

145. “Stay on track, don’t look back. You have come too far not to finish what you started.” ― Germany Kent

146. “If there are nine rabbits on the ground and you want to catch one, just focus on one.” — Jack Ma

147. “Focus on how far you have come in life rather than looking at the accomplishments of others.” ― Lolly Daskal

148. “Where focus goes, energy flows. And if you don’t take the time to focus on what matters, then you’re living a life of someone else’s design.” — Tony Robbins

149. “You must be wise and stay focused on the goals you are trying to reach.” ― Germany Kent

150. “What you focus on grows. What you concentrate on is what you see more of in your life.” — Robin S. Sharma

Did You Enjoy These Focus Quotes?

We live in a noisy world and constant distractions can make it difficult to pay attention to what matters.

Increasing our focus allows us to have more clarity, make better decisions and improve our effectiveness.

Hopefully, these quotes will help boost your concentration, whether you’re looking to focus on your goals in life, business, or the people that matter to you.

Which of these focus quotes resonated with you best?

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