May 13 2009
Clearing Your Head
In my work with entrepreneurs we’re always talking about how to de-stress and clear our heads. Some talk of fishing, others golf and others talk of yard work. And where those weekend breaks certainly help, it’s universally agreed that in order to truly clear your head it takes at least a week away from the office. Unless you ride of course.
This past Wednesday I, along with a couple of my business buddies hopped on our bikes and headed to New Orleans for their inaugural Bike Week. Kickstands up at 6:00 a.m. we motored a total of 675 miles getting there in 11 hours. It was a spectacular ride as the weather was totally in our favor and there was a minimum of bugs…the ingredients to a great ride.
At the 300 mile mark I no longer thought or cared about work as it, instead it was all about the ride and being totally in the moment. And that’s the beauty of riding in that we always have to be in the moment or else we’ll find ourselves laid out by a crazy cager. No more work stress or thoughts of how to do things better, faster or smarter. Just ride.
So the next time you find yourself needing a vacation, just hop on the bike and take a 300 mile ride. That overnighter will refresh you as much as any week long vacation will. The only problem is, you might now want to come home…
Dwain
The Biker Guy
As always – This is just my opinion, I could be wrong. So, if you disagree or simply want to pile on, please do so either here on the BLOG or email me directly at Navigator@BikersGuidetoBusiness.Com I look forward to hearing from you.
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hey this is a very interesting article!
Totally agree – nothing beats getting on and taking off. The longer and further the better…just long enough that your bike helps you get into the ’safe meditative’ zone….
Also agree! Being a biker buddy of Charlotte’s we all go off and completely detach from the realities…no moaning, critising or negative speak. Just riding, great company and clarity on what’s important in life.