My Ideal Week—the week I would live if I could control 100% of what happens—is divided into a simple grid. Each day has a theme. In addition, each day is segmented according to a specific focus area.

On My Ideal Week, daily themes are listed on the very top row:

1- Monday is devoted to my team, one-on-one meetings and a staff meeting at lunch.
2- Tuesday and Wednesday are devoted to travel and extended meetings, like our Monthly Business Review meetings.
3- Thursday is an ad hoc day. This is where I try to push external requests for meetings.
4- Friday is spent on planning and long-term thinking
5- Saturday is for personal chores and activities.
6- Sunday is for rest, and planning the next week.