Quite a bit has been written about Tiger Woods winning this year’s US Open with a broken leg and gimpy knee. Singular focus, knowing what it takes to win consistently and for decades, pushing through pain, and all the other descriptors of Woods fall short of watching the video below and seeing the delight and joy of his win.

I’m struck daily by my being a jack-of-all-trades and master of but a few….and no Tiger Woods of anything. One of my strengths is ‘input’ and another is ‘learning’ so the moment I master something, I am absolutely driven to move on to learn something new. It’s at the heart of my value and drives my consulting practice, but it also holds me back from that singular focus on one thing which makes someone a Tiger Woods of their specialty.

Few of us choose one thing and put all of our energy and effort behind it and that’s what it takes to be the best at something. I’ve seen it over-n-over-n-over again from music, to writing, to podcasting, to swimming, to running, to golf. Those who are so passionate about something that they devote ALL of their energy, effort and drive to it are the ones who emerge as the best.

Think about that as you beat yourself up at not being as good as the next guy or gal who seems to be a champion at some given thing. You’ll notice that they’re deficient elsewhere since they are hyperfocusing on that one thing to the exclusion of most other pursuits.

Consider that as well when you’re moving forward in a new job, career or are embarking on a new initiative or project. If it’s important enough to you and aligns with your values, purpose and strengths, then throw yourself completely into it and dedicate yourself to being the best.