Stoic Coffee Break 357 - The Investment of Attention
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Dec 5, 2025 What do you truly invest your attention in? Explore how attention shapes your identity and the costs of wasted time. Discover the stark contrast between enriching pursuits like reading and the mind-numbing scroll of social media. Tech CEOs recognize the value of focus for their kids, emphasizing that distractions dilute life’s richness. Learn strategies to track your attention, avoid distractions, and align your focus with a meaningful purpose, ensuring every moment is a mindful investment towards growth.
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Attention Is Scarce And Priceless
- Attention is a scarce economic resource that tech companies monetize through addictive design.
- Time is irreplaceable, so where you invest attention determines what you can never recover.
Impressions Shape Who You Become
- The impressions you expose yourself to shape your character and emotions.
- Consuming outrage or negativity makes you bitter while thoughtful media builds your mind.
A Father’s Curiosity And Tech CEOs’ Caution
- Eric Cloward recalls his father’s love of science shaping his interests in physics and astronomy.
- He contrasts that with tech CEOs who limit their children's device use and favor books and discussion.
