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Focus Quotes

What you focus on is what you build.

These focus quotes come largely from people describing their creative process — narrowing in on the best shots during filming, choosing between a pinhole view and a wide panorama, and treating a life's work like a child that demands ongoing attention. For more, see our Concentration quotes.

I don't mean to sound cocky, but I just wear what I like and don't try to focus too much on trends.

Quotes by Adwoa Aboah

I don't like to focus on just hip-hop because with hip-hop, I can only do so much; with a vocalist, I can only do so much, but the limitations are varying.

Quotes by Adrian Younge

I think comics can be the basis for great films, but I think the focus of such a project should be on making the film as good as possible, not on painstakingly replicating the comic.

Quotes by Adrian Tomine

When I started creating my work for publication, I just assumed that the focus would be on the work itself and that there wouldn't be a lot of interest in who was creating the work.

Quotes by Adrian Tomine

Attention Quotes

You can focus on the ranking events but I do miss the Premier League because it's massive.

Quotes by Adrian Lewis

Being single isn't all that bad, as you can be selfish and focus on yourself and your career.

Quotes by Aditya Roy Kapur

The only way I know how to deliver is to focus; some people can turn it on or off - I'd rather stay in character.

Quotes by Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje

I'm just looking to explore every medium to express my talent, but I think mostly it's going to be a focus on features.

Quotes by Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje

The focus on my appearance has really surprised me. I've always been a size 14 to 16, I don't care about clothes, I'd rather spend my money on cigarettes and booze.

Quotes by Adele

Clarity Quotes

I think the main focus in America is - is basically greed.

Quotes by Adam Yauch

I think you can develop your ability to be clutch, if that's the word that you will use, your ability to focus and to be able to block out all the external stuff.

Quotes by Adam Vinatieri

Selective amnesia is a good thing to have. So is good focus.

Quotes by Adam Vinatieri

I would not be in the NFL, 100 percent, if it wasn't for basketball. I probably wouldn't be where I am without golf and baseball. Golf, for the mental side of the game, being able to focus on the now...

Quotes by Adam Thielen

Your job as a producer is to make suggestions without putting your ego in front of everything else. Also, I think you want to focus on that artist's best qualities and really highlight them.

Quotes by Adam Schlesinger

Concentration Quotes

Andy Chase and I were keyboard players originally, and we became guitarists later. But it's fun for us to focus more on the keyboard stuff sometimes.

Quotes by Adam Schlesinger

The Bullet Club is fine, man. We've got a lot more to focus on than the problems that we may or may not have with each other. When you have so many guys together that are so talented, you're going...

Quotes by Adam Page

What I like about climbing that it's so broad. For certain periods I can focus on sport climbing and then I can shift my focus more on the bouldering or I can shift my focus on climbing in the mountains.

Quotes by Adam Ondra

As the finish line for 2017 begins to come into focus, I'm beginning to wonder what an Uber turnaround would look like.

Quotes by Adam Lashinsky

I wanted the focus to be on my ability as a singer and as an entertainer - not on my private life.

Quotes by Adam Lambert

Determination Quotes

'E.T.' was the movie that made me want to make movies in the first place, and it was the first movie that made me focus on writing instead of what happens in the movie.

Quotes by Adam Green

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a quote about focusing on getting the best shots on set?
Yes, one quote describes the job this way, saying "all I do is try to come to set and focus on getting all the best shots to cover the story; that's really it." For more on this theme, see our Attention quotes.
Is there a quote comparing narrow and wide focus, like camera lenses?
Yes, one quote uses this exact comparison: "Certain people have certain ways of focusing on things, and some arrange their lens to a pinhole in order to focus only on their goal. Others have a giant lens, and they take in the whole panorama." For more on seeing things clearly, see our Clarity quotes.
Is there a quote about how perspectives on a ballet career can change over time?
Yes, one quote reflects: "So much is made about the beginnings of ballet careers, the rosebud, and then once the petals and leaves start falling off, is it beautiful anymore? Some people think it is; some people don't."
Is there a quote about giving your full focus to your art?
Yes, one quote says: "My art form is my child, and that's what I give my focus to." For more on staying committed to a goal, see our Determination quotes.
Where can I find more quotes about staying focused and concentrating?
Our Concentration quotes dig deeper into this same idea of staying locked in on what matters.

Quotes about staying sharp and committed continue on our Determination and Clarity pages, both closely related to the discipline focus requires.