Focus is our most precious resource

I was reminded yesterday of how precious our collective focus is and why it must not be squandered. I attended Parade on the Circle with friends. The event is always refreshing, as it’s a great reminder of the creativity that abounds in our region. A friend and I were saying as much as we returned home. Our discussion quickly turned to Cleveland’s need for reinvention. My friend’s recommendation struck me as poignant. He suggests that rather than Cleveland trying to be all things to all people, he asks that it be a specialist so that it's meaningful to somebody. This would allow the region to focus resources in much the same way, rather than doing a little of everything and achieving nothing.