You Become What You Focus On: 7 Quotes to Put You in the Mindset of the Top 1%

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You know that saying, "You become what you focus on"?

Well, it's not just a motivational quote. It’s a legit blueprint for success.

If you want to join the ranks of the top 1%, here are seven quotes that’ll flip your mindset and set you on the right path.

1. "If you don't have ideas, read. If you have ideas, but can't articulate them, write. If you have ideas, and have the clarity to execute, build." — Dan Koe

So here’s the deal: if you’re stuck, start somewhere. Whether it's reading, writing, or building, take action based on where you are right now.

2. "It takes effort to find love. It takes effort to feel fulfilled. It takes effort to be fit. It takes effort to be happy." — Ankur Warikoo

Ankur’s words are a slap-in-the-face reminder: everything worth having takes effort. You don’t stumble upon success, fulfillment, or fitness. It’s intentional. You’ve gotta put in the work.

3. "Be selfish with your time. A lot of people don’t deserve it."

Not everyone deserves a front-row seat in your life. Guard your time. Invest it in the people and projects that genuinely push you forward.

4. "Don’t judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds that you plant." — Robert Louis Stevenson

Success is a long game. Every day, plant those seeds. Focus on actions, not outcomes, because the big wins come from small, consistent efforts.

5. "If you look at what you have in life, you'll always have more. If you look at what you don't have in life, you'll never have enough." — Oprah Winfrey

Gratitude is more than a nice thought—it’s a strategy. Shift your focus to what you do have, and you’ll feel abundant. Otherwise, you’ll constantly feel like you’re falling short.

6. "Sometimes when you are in a dark place, you think you have been buried... but actually, you have been planted." — Christine Caine

When life gets tough, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. But what if that “dark place” is just the start of your growth? Embrace it. You’re being planted, not buried.

7. "If you are brave enough to say goodbye, life will reward you with a new hello." — Paulo Coelho

Letting go is hard, but sometimes it’s the key to moving forward. Have the courage to say goodbye, and life will bring you something new, something better.

If you’re ready to really change things up, start living by these quotes. You don’t have to wait until the new year or some “perfect moment.” Take action now. Plant the seeds, put in the work, and keep your focus on growth.