Win on the Weekends to Become a Better Man

The way men been conditioned to view weekends, by the mainstream, is this:

Relax and have some fun. This is the time to “let it all go” and chill. While you’re at it, eat all the food that destroys the progress you made this week. Don’t forget to drink all the alcohol you want so you can fully relax and take your mind off everything. Oh, and who wants to workout on the weekend… forget about that for now. Join the rest of us.

How’d this past weekend go for you?

Are you coming out of it a better man?

I turned 46 on Sunday the 28th and what’s present for me is this reflective question: 

How am I showing up for myself, even on the weekend?

• Are my values still in place?
• Are my ethics still solid?
• Is my integrity still intact?
• Did I protect my mindset?
• Did I stick with my daily fitness?
• Are any addictions showing up?

I start each weekend day with intentional fitness because I’ve found that it’s the gateway to my power for the rest of my weekend.

Here’s what I want you to consider.

Your goals don’t give a damn about the weekend. If your goals could speak, they would say, “Time is undefeated… and there’s a lot of time passing by on the weekend.”

104 days…

…that’s how many weekend days there are every year.

If you took half of those days (52 days) and did 4 hours of intentional work toward your goals and visions, that’s 208 hours you just applied toward being the greatest version of yourself.

Are you understanding the power of shifting your perspective?

The Committed Man understands this principle:

DECISIONS DETERMINE DESTINATION

Every choice you make is leading you somewhere. It’s an unavoidable cause-and-effect scenario.

So, when it comes to your weekend, don’t just “Let it all go.”

Sure, slow down and enjoy less being on your schedule. DO NOT let it all go.

Instead, lean into the “decisions determine destination” mentality, and:

• If building your STRONG SELF pillar is your priority, then be sure you get your weekend workouts in, keep your nutrition disciplined, and do something to get further down the path of mastering your mindset.

• If deepening your REAL RELATIONSHIPS pillar is your priority, then be sure to plan a date with your Queen and your kids, call a friend who could use you right now, or reach out to a family member and chat with them.

• If gaining momentum in your WORTHWHILE WORK pillar is your priority, thenvspend some time thinking about your dream work. Take a couple of actions doing the bridge work that it takes to get from your current work to your dream work.

• If engaging in your AMAZING ADVENTURE pillar is your priority, then be sure to spend some time on a hobby that adds to your joy, go out and enjoy some local adventure, or plan out a travel adventure that you’re ready to take.

Whatever you do, don’t become part of the “let it all go” crowd.

Your decisions are always at work determining your destination.

Win on the weekend.

Peace, truth, and love!