Celebrity Weekend Secrets?

Successful people's weekends are not simply about resting, they still maintain some activities similar to normal days.

1. Benjamin Franklin: Plan your weekend

Benjamin Franklin is considered the smartest man in America. He is the only non-President to appear on the US dollar.

As the only non-President to appear on the US Dollar, Benjamin Franklin is the first image that comes to mind when people around the world mention the phrase “America”. He is famous for his curiosity, the first great man of America once shared: The success he achieved, was due to nothing other than extraordinary willpower and perseverance to the end.

Franklin asked himself every morning, “What shall I do today?” He knew the importance of setting daily goals, even on weekends.

2. Timothy Ferris: Don't set too many tasks

Timothy Ferriss, nominated as one of “Most Innovative Entrepreneurs of 2007”

Multitasking is a thing of the past. You may want to maximize your weekend by running on the treadmill, calling your mom, and checking your news feed. But successful people like Ferris know that this only reduces your productivity and effectiveness. Instead of multitasking, do one thing at a time. Ferris recommends setting a maximum of two goals or tasks for the day to ensure completion and effectiveness.

3. Anna Wintour, Richard Branson: Live Actively

Anna Wintour -Editor-in-chief of Vogue magazine, considered the iron lady of the world fashion industry.

The editor-in-chief of Vogue magazine said that she plays tennis for an hour every day. She not only spends a lot of time exercising but also doing many other activities on the weekends.

Richard Branson - billionaire founder of Virgin Group chooses surfing as an active weekend sport. Successful people recognize the importance of an agile body and a flexible mind.

4. Steve Jobs: Prioritize the important things

Steve Jobs - Father of Apple

“It’s not about changing the world that’s important,” Steve says, adding that weekends are a time to remind yourself of the little things that get overlooked to help you balance your work and life. Spending time with friends, your kids, or your significant other may not make you more money that day, but it’s no less important than anything else.

5. Warren Buffet, Meryl Streep, George W. Bush: Make time for your hobbies

Hollywood's most talented actress enjoys knitting on her days off.

Hollywood's most talented actress enjoys knitting on her days off.

Warren Buffet - The most successful investor of the 20th century often plays the ukulele in his spare time.

Former President George W. Bush enjoys oil painting when he is not busy with work. Doing what you love helps people foster creativity and relieve stress.

6. Robert Iger: Wake up early

Robert Iger isCEO of Walt Disney Corporation

The CEO of Walt Disney still wakes up at 4:30 every morning, even on weekends. Successful people like him don't stay in bed until 2:00 PM on Sunday, or even 11:00 PM. Research shows that the human brain is most active 2.5 to 4 hours after waking up. Robert wakes up early to get a head start on his weekend plans.

7. Oprah Winfrey: Meditate

"Queen of Media" Oprah Winfrey

Forbes' most powerful star maintains a 20-minute meditation routine twice a day. Weekends can be busier as she tries to juggle household chores, family gatherings, and socializing, but she still makes time to meditate. For Oprah, meditation is not a workout, but a way to relieve stress and facilitate creativity.

8. Bill Gates: Thinking about the lessons

Bill Gates - Founder of Microsoft Corporation

The founder of Microsoft said, “It’s fine to celebrate success, but it’s better to heed the lessons of failure.” The weekend is a great opportunity to reflect on and evaluate the lessons of the previous week and plan improvements for the following week.

9. Richard Branson: Philanthropy

Billionaire Richard Branson appears friendly next to a sleeping employee. The photo was taken during Mr. Branson's visit to employees working for Virgin Australia.

“It’s amazing how focusing your mind on issues like health, poverty, conservation or climate change can energize your brain in other areas,” says the billionaire entrepreneur. Weekends are the best time to get involved in volunteering and community charity events.

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