Take "Think Weeks" Like Bill Gates
Bill Gates has been doing what he calls “Think Weeks” for many years. This involves taking a week off to focus solely on reading and thinking.
This concept was so fascinating to us that we’re building a whole concept around it.
A place in Portugal to allow people to unplug from their day-to-day life without roughing it.
Making something out of yourself requires working super hard which often leaves you burned out.
That’s exactly what happened to my friend Jack Smith who had a great run building a multimillion startup but exited pretty burned out.
He went to a Bali Silent Retreat, and this trip had a HUGE impact on him.
He basically came in burned out and left the retreat like a new man recharged and renewed. This sparked the idea of building a similar kind of place to allow guests to unplug.
Here are some reasons why YOU should consider taking a Think Week
Gain clarity and focus
It's easy to get lost in the details and lose sight of the bigger picture.
As the old saying goes “ Going back to nature is the best medicine”. Stepping out makes a big difference
You can reflect on your goals, your values, and your purpose, and make sure that you're on the right track.
Mike Posner describes how spending 21 days in silence changed his life.
Generate new ideas
A Think week gives you time and space to think deeply and come up with new ideas that you wouldn't have thought of otherwise.
In a sense, you owe it to the world. You’re now wealthy so it’s time to redefine your whys and solve real problems.
Hard to do that with all the noise!
Reduce stress and increase creativity
Taking a break from the daily grind can help reduce stress and increase creativity.
When you're not constantly on the go, you can recharge your batteries and approach your work with fresh energy and perspective.
Make better life decisions
By reflecting deeply on your work and your life, you can make better decisions that are aligned with your values and goals.
You can also identify areas where you need to make changes and come up with a plan for how to make those changes happen.
Andrew Wilkinson Describes doing a 30 days dopamine detox changed his life
Word of Wisdom
Taking a break, where you disconnect, exercise, read, write, and eat great healthy food can literally change the course of your life.
Bill Gates himself has spoken about the importance of understanding one's "why."
He has said that it's not enough to be successful and wealthy; one must also have a sense of purpose and meaning. Taking a Think Week can be a powerful tool for gaining that clarity and direction.
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