Many executives start the day in reaction mode and lose the thinking space needed for strategic decisions. At the same time, AI accelerates the information stream and makes content harder to assess—especially as deepfakes become more credible. The episode offers three practical building blocks: first, personal focus rules that restore control over timing and channels (including fixed email windows, a daily 60–90 minute focus block, and stricter meeting discipline). Second, a simple three-question trust filter—who benefits, can I verify it, and what if it’s wrong—to prevent unnecessary escalation triggered by misinformation. Third, a reflective relationship with AI: defining green/yellow/red boundaries, using a minimal tool cockpit, and applying cyber hygiene such as second-channel verification for unusual financial or strategic requests. Small micro-rituals—like a short evening journal, a decision logbook, and a brief pause before responding—help keep clarity in daily noise and turn insight into practice.
