Hi Reader,

I’ve been digging into Dan Sullivan’s 10X Is Easier than 2X, and his Focus/Buffer/Free Day framework is the simplest, sanest way I’ve seen to design a week that actually moves the needle.

Here’s the quick guide I’m using:

Focus Days​
Protect big, uninterrupted blocks for the work only you can do—creating, delivering value, revenue-producing activities, or high-impact leadership time. No admin. No busywork.

Buffer Days​
Do the support work: prep, systems, admin, emails, batching meetings, follow-ups. These days set up great Focus Days.

Free Days​
Full, 24-hour recovery days—completely off. No “just one email.” Rest is a strategy, not a reward.

Try this 5-minute setup for next week:

1. Pick your 3 Focus Days and block two 90–120 minute deep-work windows. List your Top 3 outcomes for each.
2. Choose 2 Buffer Days. Batch meetings, inbox, and admin here.
3. Reserve 2 Free Days. Plan real recovery—family, nature, hobbies.

Want a little help from ChatGPT planning it? I posted a simple 10x Weekly Planning Prompt you can copy/paste and use immediately:
👉 https://substack.com/profile/108726777-rebecca-mott/note/c-143226794​

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Hit reply and tell me your plan for next week (How many Focus, Buffer, and Free Days?). I’ll cheer you on and offer a tweak if you want one.

Remember that "We are better together!" Finish your week strong!
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​Rebecca H. Mott​
Founder, ReThought LLC
www.trainwithrebecca.com
​“We are better together.”​
​www.trainwithrebecca.com​

P.S. Know a friend who’s stepping into leadership? Forward this so they can grab the prompt and the class link, too.