Winning Battle of the Suitcase! How To Be an Effective Traveling Entrepreneur
A traveling entrepreneur can be an incredibly romantic notion sometimes. It can be you, a car, a suitcase, and the open road. But if you are spending a lot of time away from home, you’ve got to have a sense of grounding, especially when you are so far away from everything that is rooted in normality. But you should also think about what you can do to make the most of your time. You may spend a lot of time traveling internationally and there can be plenty of benefits to being an international entrepreneur, but it’s also important to remember that it can eat away at your time, effort, and even your sense of self. What does it take to be an effective traveling entrepreneur?
Choosing the Right Method of Travel
When you are making short stop journeys within the same state or locale, a car might be better for you, not just because it saves money in the long run, but it can be a little slice of home that you can take with you. If you’ve got a car that is your pride and joy and is decked out with your sound system and you’ve fit lowering springs to change the suspension, it’s these little things that may make you feel more at home even though you are not!
But it’s important to remember that the driving itself can be a welcome distraction from the stress of the work you need to do. It gives you something else to focus on, and can almost be a meditation of sorts. However, it’s important to balance out the driving with the relaxation. If you are driving for 6 hours late at night, it’s going to take a while to get to sleep and this will have a knock-on impact on your meeting or productivity the next day.
Find the Right Accommodation
You need to be productive, so you’ve got to find the right accommodation that meets your needs. This is why most people spend their time in Airbnbs rather than hotels. It doesn’t just give them a proper accommodation with a fridge and a bed, but it can also allow that proper downtime. And what’s more, an Airbnb will always have a great wi-fi connection and workstation.
However, there could be times when you may want to go to the hotel, for example, if you are having a meeting. But there are some downsides to going into hotels. They may provide all the meals under one roof, but the fact is you may find yourself on the same floor as other people who are being too noisy and this can greatly impact your ability to rest ready for the next day! If you take the extra time to make sure you meet your needs, it will make a big difference to your productivity and your ability to relax.
Structuring Your Days
It’s easier to structure your days when you’re traveling via train but you also need to utilize the travel days to the best of your ability. It’s easy enough to say that you are not reachable because you are traveling, but if you do it right, you can get a lot more done on your travel days so when you hit your destination, you can relax. When you are traveling by train, there is a lot you can achieve. Granted, you may not be able to schedule calls if the wi-fi is not very good on the trains, but you can certainly schedule a phone call or take the opportunities to do low-impact admin. You can make it fun and listen to some music while you are doing it! However, it depends on the context of your journey. If you are in an incredibly noisy carriage, it’s not going to be feasible to have a detailed business call! But you also need to make sure that your days are structured with things that aren’t business-related.
Sightseeing is always a good thing when you are traveling somewhere new. You don’t want to be just stuck inside the hotel; there are plenty of opportunities for you to get to grips with art and culture wherever you are! Even if you are just too tired, there’s nothing wrong with getting in a movie! You have to give yourself some time to decompress when you have the opportunity. And when you start to structure your work and your relaxation, it is going to make a big difference when you are on the road. It can be very draining, and after all, nobody has ever said that their health has improved because they travel so much. This is why you’ve got to win the battle of the suitcase!
