Don’t Waste the Weekend
A Call To Those Who Choose The Path of Enterprise
Introduction
I came across this quote via an email I received some time ago. Oddly enough, the email itself had nothing to do with the quote, but the title resonated with me deeply.
As you may know from my earlier works, the world we live in today is nothing more than a labyrinth designed to trap the majority of the population within a system-based modern-day enslavement. We’re allowed small freedoms here and there, but overall, it’s a system built to confine us.
For those of us who have come to this truth and are seeking to break free, we often turn to enterprises—entrepreneurship—as a way out. These endeavors allow us to escape and build systems of our own, where we can develop autonomy and liberty in this physical realm.
Many of us have committed to this path full-time; for others, it’s a supplemental venture alongside traditional careers, the standard nine-to-five. And this is where the motto, “Don’t waste the weekend,” comes into play.
The Weekend: 48 Hours of Potential
For those who work traditional hours, the weekend offers 48 hours of freedom. More often than not, this is the only time many have to themselves.
From an etymology perspective, I once heard that the term “weekend” comes from the notion that it’s a time for people to become “weakened.” It’s an idea I want to explore more—this concept of “strategic tension.”
Throughout the workweek, we accumulate tension, whether from the demands of our jobs or simply life itself. The pressure is immense by the time the weekend arrives, and most people are just looking for a release.
So what do they turn to? Sports, drinking, drugs, or other mindless activities to “let off steam.” The weekend becomes a time to “release” all the tension built up over the week.
But too often, this release is done in ways that don’t actually benefit us in the long run. Hours are spent on activities that don’t contribute to fulfillment or the betterment of our circumstances. Instead, they drain our energy and leave us unprepared for the week ahead.
Then, Monday rolls around, and we’re back to square one, stepping into the cycle of the modern-day plantation, feeling none the better for the week ahead.
Using the Weekend Wisely
For those of us on the path of entrepreneurship, the weekend doesn’t have to be just an escape; it can be an opportunity. Of course, rest and recovery are essential as we need time to recharge. But the question is: how are we balancing that with our goals? How are we maximizing those 48 hours of freedom?
During the week, many of us squeeze in a few hours of work here and there—maybe an hour or two in the mornings or evenings. But on the weekend, we have the chance to dive deep into our projects and focus without the same distractions or obligations that fill the weekdays.
If you subtract time for sleep, you’re left with about 32 hours of potential productivity over the weekend.
Imagine what you could accomplish if you dedicated even half of your weekend to your goals. For myself, how much progress could I make on my business, brand, or personal development if I used that time intentionally?
Whether it’s refining your strategy, creating new content, networking, or learning something new, the weekend is a powerful block of time that’s often underutilized.
Finding Balance
Now, of course, life is about balance. We all have responsibilities—family, errands, personal commitments—that require our attention. But the key is intentionality.
How can we structure our weekends so that we don’t waste them?
How can we carve out time for both rest and productivity, making the most of these precious 48 hours?
This is where the motto “Don’t waste the weekend” becomes a guiding principle. It’s a reminder that every weekend is an opportunity to move closer to our goals.
Those hours are valuable whether you’re working on your business full-time or on the side. It’s all about using your time wisely.
So, as we head into the weekend, I want to leave you with this challenge: Don’t waste the weekend.
Take a moment to reflect on how you’re using your time. Are you investing it in things that move you forward, or are you letting it slip away on distractions that offer nothing in return?
It’s okay to rest and enjoy ourselves, but we have to make sure we’re also taking steps toward the life we want to build. The weekend is our time—let’s not let it go to waste.
Thank you for your attention, and here’s to making the most of the weekend ahead!
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As always, thank you for your time and attention. Let’s be great. Have a wonderful weekend.
Ashe,
Franklin O’Kanu
Great point ... although I must admit as a life-long entrepreneur, weekends have never separated themselves very much from weekdays in my mind and life!!!
Well the concept of "the weekend " is a modern concept. I wonder how the whole thing got trotted out. Historically , of course, it was given to us by God to have one day of rest.
6 days to labor, and then one day to refrain from toil, this day being the Lord's day