I've noticed that both Buffett and Mohnish have nearly empty calendars, with maybe just one or two scheduled events per week. Many successful entrepreneurs I know also leave a full day each week entirely open. "Empty" here means nothing is allowed to intrude on that sacred time; it's reserved like a national park, kept pristine and undisturbed.

At first, this was counterintuitive to me. I was used to a packed schedule, often filled with meetings that didn't always require my presence. Even on lighter days, I'd block out time for tasks with deadlines. It puzzled me how these successful people achieved so much with such empty schedules.

Now, with the luxury of setting my own routine, I've found a new rhythm. Initially, it felt like a honeymoon - I traveled far, even 20,000 km from home, exploring new places with exhilaration. But after these life-altering journeys, I had to come back to daily life. Honestly, it felt disorienting at first.

My response has been to build a core daily routine, like exercise and writing, which typically take up only half my day. To ensure time isn't wasted, I create projects - like applying for foreign residency - giving purpose to my open hours. And once these projects are done, I still find myself with free time to "allocate" for the decades ahead.

Time is like money: you can spend it on experiences or allocate it as an investment. Time is also like space; it's most useful when it's not completely filled.

I now consciously set aside "empty" time to be with myself - thinking, reflecting, and acting with intention. My day's anchors are simple: daily exercise and going to bed early to wake up refreshed. I still use Google Calendar, but only a few tasks recur, like meeting old friends.

Life is rarely a straight line, especially when we're free to choose our own path. We need time to connect the dots, to restart the journey, or to simply let life reveal itself. Allow for divergence in planning, but stay focused when doing.