One thing I’m very outspoken about is that no matter what you do, you have to take days off.
Why?
Because if you’re working 7 days a week…
And putting in 10 hour days…
It’s not a matter of “if” you’re going to burn out…
But only a matter of “when” you’re going to burn out. How do I know this?
Cause I used to be the king of “hustling” on Saturdays. Back in 2015-2016, I’d put in my 8-hours on a Saturday, and look at it like a badge of honor.
I thought working on Saturday made me more “dedicated” than other entrepreneurs. But now-a-days I realize that’s not true.
All I was really doing was being a work-a-holic. I felt like I HAD to be at my computer. So I spent every minute there. Which is an easy trap to fall into…
You listen to guys like Grant Cardone and they talk about the hustle 24/7 mentality. Well I’m here to tell you there’s a better way. Cause the reality is…
If you can fully step away from work for 1-2 days a week, you’ll be much better off because of it. You’ll feel re-energized…
You’ll find more creativity…
You’ll have more drive…
And let me be clear…
There’s nothing wrong with working on a Saturday once in a while when you have stuff to do. That happens. I’m just saying don’t make a habit out of it.
And don’t feel like you HAVE to work for 8 hours on a sunny Saturday afternoon after you just put in a full week of work. It’s not necessary to “get ahead”…
Or even to “keep up” with everyone else…
A true day off where you don’t think about work will do more for you than putting in another 8 hours. So that’s my advice…
Do with it what you will. But I encourage you to embrace some days off. Your body and your mind will thank you for it.
Enjoy your Saturday,
–Justin Goff