Build more thinking time into your daily schedule

We all know how busy our lives are as entrepreneurs and there never seems to be enough time in the day to accomplish everything we set out to do, especially finding precious time to think without interruption. So it was really interesting to read about how some of the most successful entrepreneurs manage this challenge each day, dedicating precious time in their schedules to prioritize clear thinking time - to reflect, to be creative, to innovate. Take for example Warren Buffet who famously said that he estimates spending 80% of his working day reading and thinking. Jeff Weiner, CEO of LinkedIn is another key advocate of building dedicated thinking time into the daily routine, saying “as the competitive and technological landscape continues to shift at an accelerating rate -- you will require more time than ever before to just think.” He dedicates up to two hours each day to thinking time, blocking out his schedule to ensure no interruptions. There are many more examples of successful entrepreneurs who look at thinking time as essential in their daily routines - maybe it’s something we should all consider as not just a ‘nice to have’ but a ‘must have’ in our lives.