Mindset Matters – Episode #189 – Attention Is Currency: Why Living in the Moment Boosts Success

In this week’s Mindset Matters episode, “It’s a Gift,” hosts Patrick Francey and Steffany-Hanlen Francey unpack why the present moment is the single most powerful asset in your personal-growth toolkit. If you’ve ever found yourself replaying past traumas or fast-forwarding into anxious worst-case scenarios, this conversation will recalibrate your focus to right now—where clarity, creativity, and momentum truly live.

Patrick opens by challenging the myth that the future is where life happens, reminding listeners that the only place we can actually create that future is the present. Together, the couple explores how mental clutter—outdated belief systems, ego-driven self-talk, and digital distractions—steals attention span and fuels anxiety. Drawing on Patrick’s early-morning journaling practice and Steffany’s high-performance coaching with elite athletes, they share practical mind-shui tactics for clearing internal noise: intentional breathing, silent reflection, gratitude writing, and single-task listening. A touching story about the passing of Patrick’s 97-year-old mother illustrates the profound peace that comes from being fully present for life’s most meaningful moments.

Key takeaways:
• Clarity equals velocity — stripping away mental clutter accelerates decision-making and personal growth.
• Attention is currency — checking your phone mid-conversation costs rapport and undermines self-awareness.
• Ego wants to be right; consciousness wants to be real — question looping narratives that keep you stuck.
• The fastest remedy for anxiety is asking, “What problem do I have right now?”—not tomorrow, not next week.
• High-performance presence is trainable — micro-moments of stillness strengthen resilience, listening skills, and emotional connection.

Tune in to discover how reclaiming your moment-to-moment awareness can transform relationships, business results, and overall well-being. Subscribe to Mindset Matters for weekly conversations on mindset, resilience, and authentic success—and let Patrick and Steffany guide you toward becoming the best version of yourself, one present breath at a time. Share this episode with friends craving mental clarity and focused growth.