What Richard Branson, Bill Gates, and 11 other successful people do on weekends

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If you had your own island, you'd probably spend a lot of time there, too.

For some, the weekend's a sacred retreat from the hustle and bustle of work.

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For others, the weekend is a myth - Saturday and Sunday are mere extensions of the workweek and a chance to get ahead of the competition.

Judging from the ways successful people spend their - at least theoretical - time away from work, there really is no right or wrong way to structure your weekends. It's all about striking the right balance for you.

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Here's how some successful people do it.