Laura Linney Quotes

Skating taught me to set a goal and to block out other things and just focus on this one thing.

It takes a lot of hard work to stay committed and focus on what I wanted to achieve.

Always staying focused is something that's been very tough for me. I'm still working on it.

I think my motto is to always remain focused on what it is that you're trying to accomplish.

I just want to concentrate on my rugby and enjoy it and live in the moment.

I learned that focus is key. Not just in your running a company, but in your personal life as well.

One reason so few of us achieve what we truly want is that we never direct our focus; we never concentrate our power. Most people dabble their way through life, never deciding to master anything in particular.

I just get focused on whatever is in front of me. When I was filming Crossroads, it had all my focus. Now I'm all focused on finishing my recording so I can get that out. It's just day by day.

Too many athletes don't have the ability to set a goal and then carefully go towards it.

The most difficult thing about painting is the self-discipline. When I finish a job, I give myself a few days, but then I have to discipline myself quite fiercely if I want to do some painting that's worthwhile. Otherwise, you're just doodling. It's much easier when you're just told what you have to do.

I don't really do indulgences. I'm more interested in discipline, goal setting, and performance.

I try to stay focused.

I think the ability to focus is a thread that runs through so-called successful people. And that's something that can be developed. It can be self-taught.

Here in Seattle, I'm the most productive I've ever been. I don't allow myself personal distractions. I'm extremely disciplined here.

When I'm working, I'm working and I'm focused on that day's work.

There was a moment in time where I was really focused on the Navy and I followed through with it - I passed the test. I was happy with myself because I was accomplishing something and I was really working towards a goal. That was the first true thing I invested my energy in.

I have to approach my life in this way so I can do what I need to do, and do it very well.

You have to make sacrifices. You have to work out, to be relaxed in your mind, to focus on what you're doing.

Other kids had more talent, but I was the most focused.

When I'm locked in and focused, I can do pretty much anything I want.

I always found when I was most focused, that's when I did the best financially.

The more focused you are, the more powerful you will be in the long run.

For most of my 20s I felt the need to focus solely on my goals and let nothing distract me.

As long as you have discipline, you can be a success. Discipline is what makes you do everything you need to do.

I've set up my goals, and I go after them, and if I do that each day, the rest will take care of itself.