Fabio Ynoe de Moraes, Radiation Oncologist and Associate Professor at Queen’s University, shared a post on LinkedIn:
“The Power of Laser Focus: Lessons from Carlos Alcaraz – Fabio Ynoe de Moraes.
Carlos Alcaraz is so focused on tennis that Silicon Valley or Meta might as well not exist.
And that’s precisely why he wins.
His world is the court.
His energy is singular.
His mission is clear.
In an era of constant distraction — where our feeds push us to be everywhere, know everything, and chase every trend — Carlos reminds us that true greatness doesn’t come from chasing noise. It comes from ignoring noise.
- In career building, this means resisting the temptation to do a little bit of everything. Instead, pick the arena where you can truly excel and commit deeply.
- In research, it means not running after every hot topic, but carving your space, asking the questions that others overlook, and building authority step by step.
- In innovation and entrepreneurship, it means going beyond competing in crowded spaces. By narrowing your focus, you create clarity. And clarity is what allows you to imagine — and execute — entirely new categories.
This is the essence of the Blue Ocean Strategy:
Don’t fight for attention in the same red oceans where everyone else is swimming. Create your own ocean. Define the rules, shape the field, and make others chase you.
Carlos’ focus on tennis is not ignorance of the world. It’s wisdom. It’s the understanding that success is not about knowing everything, but about knowing what to ignore.
Imagine what happens when we apply that same mindset to science, to startups, to leadership. We stop being reactive — and start being generative. We stop competing — and start creating.
So the question for all of us is:
What is the “court” you are choosing to play on with the same intensity as Carlos?
And what blue ocean are you ready to create?
Share your thoughts in the comments — I’d love to hear how you’re applying focus in your career, research, or entrepreneurial journey.”
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