Focus. In our world that often appears to be full of turmoil, violence, and consistent change, there is one thing that all of us need to do if we are to make the contribution that we can.

We need to focus on what is important to us so that we meet our goals and make our own contribution to our community.

This is not an easy task as our world is full of distractions that work to limit our ability to keep our minds on the things that are important to us.

As we move forward at the start of this year let’s all concentrate on making a few great things happen to make our own lives better as well as those around us.

Creating success at any level leaves one with a great sense of accomplishment. So set up some new habits this week so that you can measure what your accomplishments will be over the next year.

“No horse gets anywhere until he is harnessed. No stream or gas ever drives anything until it is confined. No Niagara ever turned light and power until it is tunnelled. No life ever grows great until it is focused, dedicated, disciplined.” — Harry Emerson Fosdick