How to Have a Great Weekend (throwback episode) : PP121

Drawing on real-life anecdotes and scientific research, Laura Vanderkam explains why doing nothing can be more exhausting than doing something and why happy people make weekend plans in advance. She shares weekend tips from busy individuals like Mike Huckabee, Frank Baxter, and Aliza Rosen, and reveals the importance of unplugging and planning activities that bring happiness. The book emphasizes the significance of Sunday night in preparing for the upcoming week and offers practical suggestions for maximizing weekend time, even for parents and busy families.

This book by Laura Vanderkam provides insights into the morning routines of highly successful people, highlighting how they use the early hours to advance their health, careers, and personal lives. Drawing on real-life anecdotes and scientific research, Vanderkam argues that mornings are crucial for accomplishing important but non-urgent tasks that require internal motivation. She outlines a five-step process to help readers design and implement their own effective morning routines, including tracking time, picturing the perfect morning, thinking through logistics, building habits, and adjusting as necessary. The book emphasizes the importance of willpower and how it is more abundant in the morning, making it an ideal time for strategic work, nurturing relationships, and personal development.