Episode 282

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17th Jun 2025

3 Big Truths About Attention

Tired of constant distractions? Feeling like your phone has a magnetic pull on your hand?

In this episode of Thriving Man, "3 Big Truths About Attention," we dive deep into why our ability to focus is one of our most powerful assets – and how you can actually improve it!

Join David Maxwell from ThrivingMan.com, as we explore why attention is the real currency of life, how it brings meaning and power, and practical ways to train your focus like a muscle.

Stop letting your attention be controlled and start building a thriving life.

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Introduction: The Boredom Epidemic

  • Why we instantly grab our phones during downtime.
  • The silent cost of losing our ability to pay attention.
  • A sneak peek at the 3 Big Truths about Attention and how they impact your life.

The Power of Attention Defined

  • Why paying attention is hard work in a world bombarded with stimuli.
  • Attention = Time + Focus: Understanding the true equation.
  • Taking control of your focus to control your life.

Attention as Currency

  • Why attention is the real currency of life, not just time.
  • How where you put your attention defines your life's direction.
  • Investing your attention for a meaningful life and stronger relationships.

Attention Training: Building Your Focus Muscle

  • Think of attention like a muscle: you can build it up or let it atrophy.
  • Practical steps to start training your attention (e.g., setting phone limits).
  • Discover resources at ThrivingMan.com to help you focus on the 4 main areas of your life: Spiritual, Physical, Mental, Emotional.

Actionable Questions:

  • Are you controlling your attention, or allowing it to be controlled?
  • Are you investing your attention into the important and meaningful parts of life?
  • What are you actively doing to train your attention?



Attention, focus, distraction, productivity, self-improvement, mindfulness, personal growth, men's health, thriving man, time management, digital detox, mental clarity, meaningful life, build focus, improve attention, attention training, attention span, digital addiction, control attention, intentional living.

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About the Podcast

The Thriving Man Podcast
Helping Men Live a Life They can be Proud of!
Many guys get trapped in focusing on one area of their life at the expense of everything else. It could be their physical health, their career, a sport, or even a hobby. The problem is this: A Truly Successful Life isn't one-dimensional! That is why there are miserable millionaires. Who cares how much money you have if, for example, you have no one you can call a true friend?
There has to be a better approach than this.
The Thriving Man Podcast helps men grow in the 4 fundamentals of their life: Emotional, Mental, Physical, & Spiritual. We help men see that "Success is Inside Out and On the Way!"

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David and Reese Maxwell

Over 40 Years Of Combined Mentoring Experience
David and Reese Maxwell are a father and son duo with a passion to help men live the best life possible.