The trick is this: keep your eye on the ball. Even when you can’t see the ball.

This quote essentially emphasizes the importance of focus and perseverance. The “ball” here symbolizes our goals or objectives in life.Keeping an “eye on the ball” is a metaphor for staying focused on these goals, irrespective of the distractions or obstacles that might arise.

Though, Robbins takes this a step further by saying “even when you can’t see the ball.” This implies that even when our goals seem unachievable, unclear or distant due to various challenges or uncertainties, we must continue striving towards them with unwavering determination and faith.

In today’s fast-paced world where change is constant and uncertainty is unavoidable, this quote becomes all the more relevant. With data overload and countless distractions at our fingertips, it’s easy to lose sight of our long-term objectives while getting caught up in short-term gratifications. Herein lies the importance of keeping an eye on the ball – maintaining focus on what truly matters despite external noise.

Moreover, in personal progress context too, this idea holds great meaning. Personal growth often involves setting ambitious targets for ourselves which may sometimes appear daunting or even unfeasible to achieve. It could be anything from developing a new skill to overcoming a deep-seated fear. In such scenarios,we might feel like we’ve lost sight of our ‘ball’. But Robbins urges us not to give up but rather persistently pursue our goal as if we can still clearly see it.

the trick then lies not just in focusing but also in believing – believing that regardless of how far-fetched or invisible your goal might seem at present; with relentless dedication and unwavering faith you can eventually make it visible and attainable.