The Think Week Playbook: A Step-by-Step Guide

February 10, 2026·13 min·1 clip

Discover how a ritual popularized by world-renowned entrepreneurs can break you free from the life treadmill of constant busyness.

The episode begins by introducing the Think Week concept, tracing its roots to entrepreneurs and innovators in the 1980s and 1990s, and noting its ancient foundations. It argues that modern busyness has caused people to forget the importance of space for achieving asymmetric outcomes. The host then presents a detailed five-step playbook. Step one involves choosing from three formats: a condensed think day (1-2 hours), a full think day (6-8 hours), or a think week (2-4 days), with a recommendation to start with the condensed version. Step two focuses on establishing rules, including limiting technology, using analog tools like notebooks and whiteboards, and avoiding disruptions. Step three details how to build a structure, providing sample hourly schedules for each format, emphasizing the inclusion of breaks and walks, and mentioning the possibility of group settings with individual focus sessions and collaborative reflections. Step four covers selecting prompts, divided into 'wings' for zooming out and 'boots' for zooming in. The host lists 15 favorite prompts, such as asking what an audience would scream at you, examining the gap between stated and actual priorities, and identifying 'pebbles in your shoe.' Step five is about execution, advising to set an intention, consolidate insights into a one-pager, and document the results. The episode concludes by reiterating the transformative potential of the ritual and directing listeners to a free PDF guide for a deeper dive.

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