Travel

Over the last couple of weekends I've had the opportunity to do some traveling. As you know, two weekends ago I was in Hartford, CT. This past weekend, the family came with me out to Grove City, PA for my wife and my ten year college reunion. Here's what I've learned from my recent travels:

Always provide yourself a cushion. Whether I was traveling by myself or with my family, when we give ourselves an extra cushion of time to arrive, we can stay more relaxed. When you are planning out your business goals, are you cutting it close, or are you giving yourself enough time to actually complete the goal?

Traveling is a process, not just a result. Yeah, you are looking to arrive at a certain location at a specific time, but when you let go of the result, you can actually enjoy the ride. In my case, I enjoyed the turning leaves of New England and Central PA. We got where we were going with enough time. When you are working on your goal, are you so focused on the result that you miss other opportunities?

Lastly, take a break. I took time off and did no work while we traveled this past weekend. I didn't even check my e-mail. It was a great sense of relief. When you are working on your goals, how often do you give yourself a break? Breaks are important - they give our minds an opportunity to stop focusing on your goal. When we get back to our goal work, we are more refreshed and ready to go - usually making us more effective.

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