Lessons Learned in an Airport
I recently got delayed in Fayetteville, NC because of bad weather. I watched military wives come and go, many with young children, anticipating the arrival of their husbands from over seas or cross-country deployment. These women were resilient and absolutely in love with being mothers. I couldn't help but reflect on my own travels with my son (and laugh) as I thought about the lessons learned.
As I sat there I began to think about all the things I've learned in an airport. Here are my lessons.
1. You're going to meet weird people, interesting people, and potentially your next client/ boss, or business ally. What you do with and take from these brief encounters is totally up to you. Have you ever wondered weather or not these brief moments impact someone forever? I have.
2. Traveling with a child under 18 months old is a delight. Traveling with a child over 18 months old is like being put through the washing machine on high cycle. Help a mother traveling alone out!
3. If you have to pass gas...hold it. Common knowledge people.
4. Any man over the age of 12 will gawk at a woman traveling alone...it is just their nature. Ask them to put your bag in the overhead...its a small price to pay for looking.
As I sat there I began to think about all the things I've learned in an airport. Here are my lessons.
1. You're going to meet weird people, interesting people, and potentially your next client/ boss, or business ally. What you do with and take from these brief encounters is totally up to you. Have you ever wondered weather or not these brief moments impact someone forever? I have.
2. Traveling with a child under 18 months old is a delight. Traveling with a child over 18 months old is like being put through the washing machine on high cycle. Help a mother traveling alone out!
3. If you have to pass gas...hold it. Common knowledge people.
4. Any man over the age of 12 will gawk at a woman traveling alone...it is just their nature. Ask them to put your bag in the overhead...its a small price to pay for looking.
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