Travel has been a part of my work for 25 years. For the past nine years, I have treated every business trip like a stay at a sanitorium - a health retreat. While life at home can be beautifully chaotic—kids, meals, schedules, the constant juggle—travel offers something rare: control. It’s a pocket of time where I can reset, simplify, and sharpen my focus. When I’m away, I find I can fast or eat more strictly than I can at home. With kids in the house, I don’t always have 100% say over what ends up in the fridge. On the road, it becomes a chance for extreme focus—on health, clarity, and productivity. I’ve always appreciated periods of simplicity and even austerity. Maybe it’s the ex-chef in me who knows that good food doesn’t need to be complicated—or that success doesn’t have to look fancy. I’ve been gluten-free for nearly 20 years due to a diagnosed wheat allergy, and business trips help me keep things clean, intentional, and dialed in. Clients benefit, too. A 4–5 day trip usually runs me under $100 in food expenses. Some are surprised- they’re used to consultants expensing $60 dinners. But for me, that kind of simplicity is part of the appeal. What are your practices? Here are my rules when travelling for work:
Final Thoughts
Business travel doesn’t need to drain you; you can return way ahead. These are the tips that work for me. We don’t have many chances to impose a structured, quiet, focused environment in this life, so when I have it, I treat it as a gift to reassert myself. For 9 years, I have come back from trips feeling healthier, focused, ready for more— not depleted. Finding clarity, walking more, eating clean, working hard, and resting well; disciplinedd business travel can be a boon to your continued success. Only Carry What Counts. Be well. Tim Ready to unlock your leadership impact and build unshakable teams? Let's work together! Free 30 Minute DiscoveryComments are closed.
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