Musings from the Chief Rabbit

I’ve just returned from the greater Seattle, WA area after a few weeks of securing new business, meeting with clients, attending the Washington State Watchable Wildlife Conference and the Snohomish County Tourism Bureau’s Quarterly Forum, and enjoying a bit of a vacation with family and friends and to just “chill” after a hot Las Vegas summer.

My road trip gave me the needed time, space and solitude to think about my business and professional life: mull over quandries and challenges, stoke the fires of creativity and optimism, consider new ideas, and, my favorite, await inspiration and exciting “ah-ha” moments. I captured those thoughts and ideas on tape – old-fashioned cassette tape – for later transcription and review (something I can do at the gym while on the treadmill or bike). I’m already at work putting a few ideas into play.

Given the cost of gasoline these days, you might naturally think twice about using a road trip as a business planning tool. But if you come up with at least one good idea that brings in new business, increases sales, reduces expenses, etc., then it’s time well spent.

You’ll also come home more energized, organized and mentally “refueled” – things we all can use more of.