A method that can help you focus and achieve.

Today’s question, as posed in the title, is one I’ve been reflecting on. Here’s my answer on how I focus and achieve my goals.

There are countless skills worth learning over time, but I’ve found Warren Buffet’s 5/25 Rule particularly helpful in narrowing my focus and achieving meaningful progress—both professionally and personally.

How Did I Decide What to Focus On?

I started with a personal SWOT analysis, identifying my Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats. While opportunities and threats provided context, I focused primarily on my strengths and weaknesses. I asked myself:

“If I want to develop myself personally and professionally, what am I missing?”

This reflective question led me to identify several recurring skills across both strengths and weaknesses:

• Communication
• CAD (Computer-Aided Design)
• Programming
• Typing

While CAD and Programming were strengths, they are central to my job performance, and improving them felt essential. Communication and Typing complemented each other well; enhanced typing skills directly supported my blog writing and media work. Typing faster also meant I could capture thoughts and ideas before they slipped away.

Applying the 5/25 Rule

The 5/25 Rule helped me refine my focus. From a long list of skills, I prioritised the ones I considered most impactful and committed fully to them. As a result, I’ve successfully learned:

• Juggling (for fun and mental agility)
• A second language (Communication)
• Speed typing
• Advanced CAD techniques
• VBA (Visual Basic for Applications)

This method allowed me to filter out distractions (the noise) and focus on skills that genuinely mattered.

By applying the 5/25 Rule and conducting a personal SWOT analysis, you can pinpoint the skills and goals that align with your growth. It’s a powerful way to ensure you’re investing your time and energy wisely.

I hope you find this approach as beneficial as I have over the years!

For a deeper dive into the 5/25 Rule, check out this insightful post:

The 5/25 Warren Buffet Rule for Sky High Productivity

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