Focus has become our most precious resource in a world designed to steal it. When was the last time you felt truly anchored amid the constant pull of notifications, urgent requests, and endless to-dos? In this powerful episode of Growth Instigators Hotline, we tackle the Monday challenge that affects us all: staying grounded when everything around us demands attention.

Distractions have evolved. They're no longer just loud interruptions—they're strategic invaders disguised as productivity and urgency. They multiply precisely when our priorities lack clarity, and before we realize it, hours vanish while our most important work remains undone. But here's the truth worth embracing: truly successful people aren't the busiest ones in the room—they're the most anchored and focused.

I share three practical strategies to reclaim your focus today: reconnecting to your values as a filtering system, shrinking your focus to chase one thing fully rather than ten things halfway, and protecting your mornings before the world sets your tone for you. Each approach builds upon a fundamental principle—that showing up on purpose rather than by default transforms everything. Your attention is valuable, and where you direct it determines not just what you accomplish, but who you become. What's one distraction you'll set aside today, and one priority you'll protect? Visit growthinstigators.com to learn how I help teams and leaders clarify what matters most and reclaim their collective focus.