When I started practicing darts on the waves of Luke the Nuke Littler, my throws were all over the place. But as I committed to focused practice—concentrating on specific targets and developing a calm, deliberate routine—I saw real improvement. The difference? Focus. How? Using a blatant item such as a pin in the board. Or just an imaginary number to check-out from.
When I zeroed in on one thing at a time, my accuracy soared.
This lesson in focus goes far beyond the dartboard. In leadership and business, we often juggle a long list of priorities, trying to do everything at once. The result? Diluted effort and missed opportunities.
Just like in darts, where aiming at too many targets scatters your throws, in business, trying to tackle too many priorities scatters your energy and reduces impact. The true power lies in identifying your top priorities and dedicating your full attention to them.
Here are a few of my leadership takeaways inspired by my darts journey:
- Say No so you can truly say Yes: Choose your focus as quality over quantity drives better results.
- Develop routines: Just as a pre-throw routine centers a darts player, rituals help leaders stay grounded and focused.
- Practice deliberate focus: Block distractions and be fully present in each task.
- Visualize success: Picture the outcome you want to achieve before taking action.
When leaders embrace focus and prioritize deliberately, teams perform better, decisions become clearer, and goals are achieved faster.
Whether you’re aiming for a bullseye or business success, remember: it’s not about doing more—it’s about doing what matters most, with full focus.
Ready to sharpen your aim?
Fábián László
