It’s time for another book review! Recently, I read The Power of Focus by Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen, and Les Hewitt. This 12-chapter book is packed with strategies to help you improve focus—not just in business, but in life as a whole.
As with most of the books I’ve been reading lately, I found myself highlighting a lot of sections. While many of the lessons overlap with other personal development books, I’ve learned that repetition is powerful. Constant reminders help me stay centered on what truly matters throughout my day.
✨ Key Lessons from The Power of Focus
1. Everything Comes Down to Choices
We make choices daily, whether to act or not act, how to respond, and which habits to strengthen. The authors emphasize a no exceptions policy—meaning once you commit, there are no excuses.
For me, a simple example is face washing. I can’t start my day without it. Over time, small daily habits like these become either positive or negative. Positive habits breed success, while negative ones stall progress.
The book even offers a list of negative habits that may be holding us back. I’ll admit, I recognized myself in a few of these:
- Wasting time on the internet
- Forgetting names right after meeting someone
- Hitting the snooze button
- Working long days without exercise
- Keeping my cell phone glued to me
I’m making a conscious effort to shift some of these into more positive habits.
2. Focus on Natural Talents & Use the 4-D Solution
The book suggests focusing on tasks that align with your natural abilities. For everything else, use the 4-D solution:
- Dump it
- Delegate it
- Defer it
- Do it
This really resonated with me. Not everything on my plate belongs to me—and that’s okay.
3. Goals that Matter
For goals to work, they must be:
- Personal and meaningful
- Specific, yet flexible
- Challenging and exciting
- In alignment with your values
- Realistic, but growth-oriented
- Contributing good to the world
This section reminded me so much of manifestation. Sometimes, the “how” looks different than what you expect—but the outcome still aligns with your vision.
4. Handling Roadblocks & Building Support
Challenges are part of life. You can either say “Bring it on” or sink into “Woe is me.”
One of my favorite takeaways was the idea of a Fortress of Support System—11 areas of life where you need strong support, including family, mentors, health, core clients, and even a personal development library.
It reinforced the importance of surrounding yourself with positive, supportive people while limiting the negativity that can weigh you down.
5. Building Confidence
Confidence comes through action, not overthinking. Worry and fear grow when you hesitate.
The book outlines six strategies to boost confidence:
- Remind yourself of past wins
- Read inspiring biographies
- Be thankful
- Build strong support systems
- Set and achieve short-term goals
- Do something good for yourself each week
Simple, but powerful reminders.
6. Business & Beyond
Other key themes included:
- Ask for business—simple, but overlooked
- Stay consistent—daily habits matter
- Take decisive action—hard for me as an indecisive person, but necessary
- Live and work with purpose—align everything you do with your values
📖 Final Thoughts
Overall, The Power of Focus was a solid read. I’ll be honest—it wasn’t as entertaining or witty as some of the other personal development books I’ve read. At times, it felt a little boring. But the value was still there.
This book gave me clarity in areas I need to improve, and the repetition of ideas reinforced my commitment to building positive habits and focusing on what matters most.
Would I recommend it? Yes, especially if you’re looking for a practical, habit-focused book to guide you toward better choices in both life and business.
💬 Your Turn!
Have you read The Power of Focus or another book by Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen, or Les Hewitt? What’s one habit you’d like to shift from negative to positive this season? Share it in the comments—I’d love to hear!