Travelling

There was a movie a few months back, maybe even last year, called Up in the Air, with George Clooney. He played a "firing expert" who flew around the US to companies that were downsizing. It was his job to deliver the bad news to employees who were being let go. With all of his travelling, he spent most of his time in the air or at airports, and hardly any time at home. He had travelling down to a fine art and felt most at home in an airport.

While I'm not quite that bad... I do spend quite a bit of time travelling, compared with what I used to do! Usually I'm away at least 1 week a month, and sometimes 2 weeks. So, I've got the travelling thing down to a fine art as well. I know how to pack quickly the night before. I know that the window seats have the most leg room and under the seat storage space. I know that the back of the plane fills up last, so the odds of having someone in the middle seat are less. I know how to go through security quickly and efficiently. I know how to have a small, manageable carry-on...

And I know how to make the best use of time waiting for planes and for transferring. Always have 2 books in your carry-on. You never know when planes will be delayed. Most airports have free publis wi-fi access, so with a laptop computer, you can stay connected via emails or blogs. Most airports also have a Starbucks and/or a Tim Horton's in behind security, so you can always enjoy a hot chocolate.

Try to avoid a rush... I find that when I get to the airport with plenty of time, I don't feel that sense of rush and hurry, and can just relax and enjoy the experience. Some people resist being at the airport, resist having to wait between flights... but it's all in how you hold the experience... It's all in how you relate to it... Relate to it from a place of opportunity and possibilities, and you'll be surprised at how many will show up for you...