The moment my speaking engagement in Washington, DC ended, I boarded a shuttle bus to the airport to catch a plane bound for San Francisco, and one day later I’d be on my way to Los Angeles.
That’s what happens in my business at least one summer each year. Criss-crossing from Atlanta to Dallas to Los Angeles and back to the New York City area can be exhausting if you’re not prepared for such a schedule. However, if you plan free time in-between what you do for a living, you’ll arrive at each destination with a smile on your face.
The above picture depicts some rest and relaxation with my good friend, Dr. Flora Morris Brown, after speaking at the Los Angeles Convention Center. We got together in an upstairs lounge after eating lunch.
It was not only a terrific location for catching up on personal changes but also a great place for starting new relationships that, for me, secured three more engagements later in the year.
Do some research about the place you’ll visit before you get there so you know where to unwind before or after the reason for traveling. Here’s a sample of what is available during your free time:
- See a play
- Visit a museum
- Check out the Apple Store
- Attend a Chamber of Commerce meeting
- Browse a street bazaar or antique shop
- Enjoy the view from a rooftop cafe
- Get together with friends that live close by
Excitement is waiting whether you’re on the road for one day or one week. Try to schedule free time so you enjoy a well-rounded trip to wherever the destination takes you.
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