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March 8, 2019 Use Business Trips to Expand Your Horizons Too many of us treat work travel like a curse, when it could (and maybe should) be one of the best parts of the job. Yes, being away from your family is hard, and yes, jet lag is a bummer. On the other hand, you’re going to a new city or a new country for free, so take advantage of it. Use the time between meetings to explore and seek out inspiration. Talk with locals, eat food you can’t get at home, and stop into a museum — while trying not to check your phone. Squeezing in time for tourism can be tough, but think of it as a way to practice spotting and seizing new learning opportunities. Even on a short business trip you can try something new, such as forgoing a hotel and finding a place to stay on an apartment-rental website. However you do it, find ways to get outside your comfort zone. Adapted from "How to Make Any Business Trip Less Boring," by Stephan Spencer

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