How to Gain Control of Your Free Time

The Power of Planning Vanderkam advocates for a "Friday Afternoon Review" to look at the week ahead and slot in priorities. Similarly, the Two of Wands represents the moment one pauses to "dedicate time to planning my next big project or adventure". It is a card that rejects "excessive hesitance" or "disorganization" in favor of strategy. Time as a Choice A core argument in the talk is that saying "I don't have time" really means "it's not a priority." The Two of Wands embodies this agency; it is a card of "personal intention" where the figure holds a globe, contemplating "Where in the whole wonderful world will I explore next?" and "Whatever shall I do?". It signifies that "the world is in your hands" and you have the agency to decide where to focus. Vision over Reaction Vanderkam suggests we build the life we want first, and time saves itself. This aligns with the Two of Wands' energy of "looking ahead" to a "future" that has not yet happened, turning one's back on the past to focus on the "ideals and successes played out ahead". It is the distinct moment of "decision making" where one weighs options carefully to ensure the outcome is "awesome". Architecting Reality Just as Vanderkam describes designing a life like a mosaic, the Two of Wands is associated with "dominion" and the "boldness" to execute a vision. It suggests that you are "on the track to making it happen" because you have "laid the necessary groundwork".