NBA icon Steph Curry stands out not only for his exceptional skills on the court but also for his exemplary conduct both on and off the basketball stage, serving as a beacon of inspiration. Surprisingly, his influence extends beyond the realm of sports, offering valuable lessons on living in the present moment, which can benefit even the most hectic entrepreneurs and individuals alike.

Curry and his wife have a pregame tradition that they share, and it’s quite remarkable.

Before each game, Steph signals to his wife, Ayesha, revealing a tattoo on his arm to her, and then gently taps it. Ayesha reciprocates the gesture, as she also bears the same tattoo. Both tattoos are inscribed in Hebrew and convey the message “Love never fails.”

The Currys elaborated on their ritual during an interview with Parents magazine, where Steph clarified: “I have to show it. This signifies that the past is behind us and the future is in front of us, so we stay right in the middle, in the moment. I do a little sign and I smack my tattoo and she does the same right before the game.”

The tradition serves as a grounding force for him, connecting him to something far more significant than just a basketball game. As Ayesha emphasized, “It’s a reminder for him to have fun. His job should be fun, and I never want him to forget that.”

It’s quite astonishing to realize that even a superstar like Curry, renowned and adored by millions, requires reminders to remain engaged, connected, and to enjoy himself. This glimpse into the personal routine of Curry offers a valuable lesson for everyone, urging us to establish our own strategies for staying present in every moment, regardless of our profession. Here are a few methods to help achieve this goal.

We compromise our ability to be fully present when we engage in multitasking. Setting aside the potential rudeness of this behavior, the truth is that we are not achieving what we believe we are; we are merely deceiving ourselves. According to Earl Miller, a neuroscience professor at MIT, it’s impossible for us to concentrate on more than one task simultaneously.

However, what we can accomplish is the rapid shifting of our focus from one task to another. According to Miller, “Switching from task to task, you think you’re actually paying attention to everything around you at the same time. But you’re actually not.” This constant switching among tasks forces the brain to allocate resources to different cognitive functions that utilize the same brain regions.

The drawback to this constant task-switching, despite its rapidity, is its lack of productivity—it’s akin to the unproductivity of social networking. In fact, estimates suggest that up to 40 percent of productivity may be lost due to task-switching. Not only does it take more time to complete each task when switching between them, but errors also become more common compared to when focusing on one task at a time.