You Don't Need a Weekend

My name is Mike Grady, and I have made 100% of my income online since 1998.

The concept of the weekend is barely a hundred years old and is a modern invention.

It comes from the early 1900'a where people moved from farms to cities and began working in steal mills and on factory product lines.

Prior to that socio-economy shift, how many farmers took weekends off?

Today, what you really need is work that you don't need a weekend from.

Instead of thinking about work-life balance in terms of a seven-day workweek, consider it on a seven-year horizon.

There are seasons of intense work and seasons of less work.

My goal has always been to have work I never want to retire from.

I retired from working in the Newspaper business, but I haven't retired from work itself.

I believe that anyone who wants to live a long, fulfilling life should not retire from work.

The people I know who live the longest are those who have reasons to stay alive, and good work is a significant motivator.

However, the common idea of work often involves soul-sucking jobs for unappreciative bosses in companies that don't contribute positively to the world.

It's understandable why many would want to escape such jobs as soon as possible.

I did... I had that job!

You'd be amazed at how much faster you can achieve your long-term career goals when you don't take 104 days off each year.

Contrary to popular belief, weekends can also be for work.

For example, an entrepreneur once expressed frustration about working weekends after quitting his job to avoid it.

This reflects a misunderstanding of reality.

Starting a successful business more often than not requires working weekends initially, but with enough skills and progress, you can eventually choose to take weekends off.

I recall a conversation with a business owner interviewing an employee candidate who was asking for six weeks of paid vacation despite lacking experience.

The response from the owner was to offer 110 days off per year.

The candidate was very excited about that offer.

The business owner replied, that is a full year of weekends and federal holidays.

This story highlights the misconception that taking weekends off won't impact progress.

Avoiding backward steps on weekends allows for faster advancement.

Conversely, indulging in activities like drinking at the bar, softball leagues or bing watching Netflix can undo the progress made during the week, resulting in a neutral or negative outcome by year's end.

From a business perspective, inquiries and leads that come in over the weekend are crucial.

If you don't answer the customer, your competitor will.

Not addressing these opportunities puts you at a deficit, requiring extra effort to compensate usually on a Monday and Tuesday.

This approach means you're effectively working only three days a week, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, compared to someone who maintains or gains momentum over the weekend, moving ahead seven times faster.

Success over competitors isn't about retaliation or revenge.

It's about casting a shadow so big that competitors become irrelevant.

Justifying your actions to people whose lives you don't desire is a waste of time.

Winning in business often means surpassing competitors to the point where their attempts to catch up become futile.

True success involves moving ahead with such momentum that others can't keep up.

This approach to work and weekends reflects lessons I've learned from Alex Hormozi, whose insights have profoundly influenced my perspective on achieving a productive entrepreneur lifestyle.

Incorporating sustainable work habits and efficient work practices are key to maintaining long-term productivity and financial independence.

By embracing personal growth and work as intertwined elements, you can develop a work-life strategy that supports your income strategies and ensures lasting business success.

FULL DISCLOSURE

I make content to make money and bring attention to our service.

My intention is to build trust with business owners so we can find the best ones and help them become more efficient, profitable and scaleable.

My team and I are in no way associated with Alex Hormozi or any of the companies he owns.

I just think Alex puts out the best content for Entrepreneurs and Operators.

Enjoy