In any given business, it's very easy to get trapped into all kinds of things that have nothing to do with making money. Money isn't everything, but in a business, the money is pretty important.
By the time I got to the check-in counter at PDX airport this morning, I knew I'd go through with the plan. PDX-DEN-FRA to start with ... but then what? I wasn't sure.
When it comes to generosity, the general rule with me is: Win some, lose some. It's funny how I don't often regret being generous, but when I choose to be stingy, it comes back to me later.
Travel tip of the day: be sure to apply early if you need an Algerian visa, and be sure to bring plenty of acceptable dollars if you end up in Belarus.
When you take the time to build something worthwhile instead of just taking up space, you engage with strategy and tactics every day. And you hustle.
Regardless of what kind of work you do, it's usually not difficult to set yourself apart by going beyond the status quo.
