As a young Infantry Sergeant, there were several times I would literally have to grab a soldier by his kit (gear) and give him a little shake to get him back in focus.

If you have conducted patrolling, whether mounted or on foot (LPC, better known as Leather Personnel Carrier or boots), you've likely seen a soldier lose focus during an operation. Maybe it was due to sensory overload during high-speed training or combat, or perhaps they zoned out from the lack of action and fatigue associated with long patrols.

"Is someone important trying to grab your gear?"

Fast forward 30 years. Technology has permeated our lives, offering unprecedented distractions unimaginable back in 1988. Trillions of dollars are made annually by hacking our attention. In fact, we’re hacking your attention right now to help you restore focus on what’s truly important to you.

Does your focus need more focus? We all have attention. It’s time to pay attention to your attention. Realize that our time is our attention by restoring focus.

Is someone important to you trying to grab your gear? Probably. This week’s challenge is to grab your own gear and restore focus on what truly matters to you. In the Jaden Smith version of The Karate Kid, the sensei solemnly tells his student, "Your focus needs more focus."