Comments on: The One Crucial Thing that Galloping Gauchos can Teach Us

By: axel g

axel g — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 16:59:34 +0000

Could it be that some individuals are satisfied with little while others prefer more variety?

One of the beauties of life is that there are no hard rules. If you dream about leading a busy lifestyle, then that’s fine.

Of course, there are certain advantages of knowing something well just like there are benefits of having a broad base of interests +_+

By: Kate

Kate — Sun, 26 Oct 2008 10:40:00 +0000

Hey Mary, first time on your blog. This post really got me thinking. My mindset program is so set to single mindedness but there's so many things to tackle. Day job, your passion, hobbies, your own self-growth. Aaack!!Coupled if you have family and friends, no wonder life's complicated. but then it's up to you to make it simple. I like Panchitah's comment. Perhaps we should focus on the 'forest' to gain perspective on our trees. Kates last blog post..Top Ten Global Events Rockin’ Our World

By: Martin

Martin — Sun, 26 Oct 2008 07:41:09 +0000

I am with Jay, the trick is to be focused on one thing at a time. Be in the moment. Leonardo Di Vinci, there was a man who had his head screwed on straight. Martins last blog post..Solve Problems by Changing Focus

By: Uwe Grodd

Uwe Grodd — Sun, 26 Oct 2008 04:30:20 +0000

Tiger Woods was trained by his father as a three year old to do ‘one thing’ at a time and only that. Then he tried to throw him off balance by talking to him negatively even as a little child and was trying to take away his concentration and positive attitude. He was only allowed to do one thing. And so he did!

By: chriso

chriso — Sun, 26 Oct 2008 03:40:04 +0000

Hi Mary and everybody,
heres my musicians perspective. I am lucky to have one thing in my life I’ve done since I was a kid and I keep comming back to it – drumming, On the drumset in particular. I have also dabbled a great deal in other things… In fact the longer I keep with the drumming, the more I am able to tap into my experiences in other areas, musical or otherwise. So my expression as a drummer is enriched by both sticking to drumming and exploring as broad and rich a life as I can. I say: be a jack of all trades and a master of ONE!

By: panchitah

panchitah — Sat, 25 Oct 2008 17:52:36 +0000

What a thought provoking topic! Thanks for sharing it.

Here is what I think about focusing on ‘one thing.’ It depends.

Looking at the larger-scale (the forest), a ‘one’ focus can be an overarching life purpose that is achieved through multiple mini ‘one things.’

At the nearer-scale (the tree in the forest) a ‘one thing’ focus can help accomplish something of value shorter term. But we need not think that it is a decision that will dictate all others in the future. There are phases/steps to our life journey. ‘One thing’ can help us gain insight and experience when it is the right time.

Just some of the things that popped into my mind as I was reading. Lovely post.

By: Adrilia

Adrilia — Sat, 25 Oct 2008 12:32:21 +0000

Mary,
How wonderful that you are in Argentina. Have a great visit. You raise a great question. Most of us nowadays have many interests, skills and talents. I was just at lunch yesterday with an artist, business coach, college professor, and owner of 2 businesses, all 1 person. We like to explore and develop our opportunities and skills. But, if we could focus on one skill, talent, endeavor for a given year or period of time … ah the wonders we would see!

By: Mary Jaksch

Mary Jaksch — Sat, 25 Oct 2008 10:32:18 +0000

Hi Jay!
It seems like you are offering us a third way: to be focused on ONE THING in every moment.

Thanks for your encouragement!

By: Mary Jaksch

Mary Jaksch — Sat, 25 Oct 2008 10:29:17 +0000

Hi Jun!
Thank you for reminding us of the Renaissance. Their ideal was the ‘homo universalis’, the man who was well rounded in arts and science.

I recently saw an exhibition of Da Vinci and I was amazed at the range of his talents!

Maybe sticking to the ‘one thing’ leads to more success, but living a broader life leads to more happiness?

By: Jay

Jay — Sat, 25 Oct 2008 10:05:42 +0000

Good question. I'm somewhat a jack of all trades, definitely master of none, but I'm trying to stay focused in the moment and what I'm doing at the present time is what I'm 100% focused on, i.e typing this comment. Good blog, thanks for your efforts, enjoy the trip, eat some great beef, unless your a Veg. Jays last blog post..Book Review - Fat: An Appreciation of A Misunderstood Ingredient