Time, Fuel, & Money
Time, Fuel, and Money is a conversation for founders, investors, operators, and high-performers who want to understand the deeper forces that shape how we live, build, lead, and make decisions. Hosted by Deborah Moorad, Karim ReFaey, and Vassili Kotlov, the show blends neuroscience, psychology, business, energy, and human behavior—turning complex ideas into practical, emotionally intelligent frameworks.
Each week, we explore what really drives progress: alignment, awareness, relationships, incentives, momentum, and the hidden energy behind ambition. Through stories from biotech, venture capital, government, aviation, engineering, and everyday life, we break down how time, fuel, and money work together—and how they quietly shape careers, companies, and character.
This is not a hustle show. It’s a clarity show.
A place to think deeper, grow wiser, and operate with more intention—without losing your humanity.
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Time, Fuel, & Money
Energy, Alignment & the Currency of Attention
Why attention—not effort—is the real fuel of high performers
Episode 12 explores why attention is today’s most scarce and valuable resource. Sparked by a moment of clarity during Deb’s morning run, the trio breaks down the difference between content and context, burnout and presence, distraction and alignment. Through rituals, neuroscience, and emotional energy, they outline how leaders can protect their fuel and stay grounded in a world that demands constant output.
This episode is a guide for founders who want to lead with clarity instead of exhaustion.
Topics:
- Attention as currency
- Alignment vs. overexertion
- Burnout & overstimulation
- Rituals for presence & grounding
- Leading from energy, not effort
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