#63 - Currents of Attention

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Intentional Currents of Your Mind

I heard Tony Robbins on a podcast recently say, “Energy flows where attention goes.” I kept thinking about how this rather simple phrase lies a profound truth about how we shape our lives, moment by moment, with the current of attention.

In a world full of distractions pertaining to notifications, breaking news, market fluctuations, our focus has become a scarce resource. Wherever we choose to direct that focus, our energy, creativity, and emotional intensity will follow. Whether we’re building wealth, nurturing a relationship, or striving for inner peace, the outcomes we experience are often a direct reflection of what we consistently prioritize.

This isn’t just motivational stuff, it’s neuroscience. The Reticular Activating System (RAS) in our brain filters information we absorb based on what we deem important. If we constantly feed our minds with scarcity, doubt, or fear, we unconsciously seek evidence to support those beliefs. But if we channel our attention toward opportunity, discipline, and growth, our energy begins to align with those values.

For investors, this could mean focusing less on market noise and more on long-term strategy. For entrepreneurs, it might involve redirecting energy from comparison to creation. And for anyone on a personal development path, it means realizing that energy isn't just stamina, it's about choice.

Attention is like a current in the ocean. It is subtle, invisible, but incredibly powerful. If you don’t know where it’s pulling you, you’ll be swept far from where you meant to be. Your attention is your compass. And energy is your wind. If you don't know what you're navigating toward, all the energy in the world will still leave you lost.

Our energy doesn’t act on its own, it follows wherever our attention leads. And the quality of our life follows suit.

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Market & Freedom Fund Recap

This week, markets reacted to rising geopolitical tensions after U.S. airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites triggered a missile response from Iran. Oil prices surged nearly 7% before stabilizing. At the same time, NATO agreed to boost defense spending to 5% of GDP, sparking strong rallies in U.S. and European defense stocks. The S&P 500 held steady despite global volatility, with gains in growth and defense sectors. Bitcoin remained surprisingly stable around $107,000, showing resilience.

This week I decided to stack more shares of $APLE ( ▼ 0.16% ) and $SCHB ( ▼ 0.37% ) as many of my growth and small cap positions continued to jump higher. Being down 20% on $APLE ( ▼ 0.16% ) I plan to continue to add shares to average down (even though the company has moderate growth expectations) and take advantage of the 8% dividend paid monthly.

This week I am officially up 80%+ on my $OUST ( ▼ 4.58% ) and $EVLV ( ▼ 3.93% ) positions. $OUST ( ▼ 4.58% ) reports earnings in August which I expect a continued short term run up with a sell off at some point this summer/fall. I plan to wait to add more to my $OUST ( ▼ 4.58% ) position once the sell-off occurs. $SOFI ( ▲ 1.1% ) is having a great June, now being up 25% over the past month. I hoped share price for $SOFI ( ▲ 1.1% ) would sit in the low teens longer to accumulate more shares. I expect share price could have a run up into the $30 mark later this year.

Portfolio News:

• $GOOGL ( ▲ 1.45% ) - Tesla’s Robotaxi Launch Shows Google’s Waymo is Worth More Than $45 Billion

• $PLTR ( ▼ 0.28% ) - Palantir and The Nuclear Company Partner to Launch Platform to Rapidly Scale Nuclear Deployment

• $SOFI ( ▲ 1.1% ) - SoFi Plans Return to Crypto With Blockchain Initiative. Bitcoin Trading Is Coming

• $WM ( ▲ 0.16% ) - WM displays optimism at Investor Day event

• $LNG ( ▲ 0.43% ) - Cheniere board approves Corpus Christi LNG expansion project

_{Freedom Fund Background: I launched the Freedom Fund in October 2022 as a public brokerage account to show that anyone—with just a bank account and Social Security number—can start investing, even with a couple hundred dollars a week. I started from $0 to make the journey real and relatable. Each week, I share transparent updates on purchases, sales, dividends, and growth on X (@GrahamSchroeder) so you can follow along in real time. The hardest part of investing is getting started—so I did, publicly, to help others do the same.}