Why is it that 2 people can use the same airport, the same airline and even be on the exact same flight, and have 2 totally different stories about their trip?
Is it all about attitude? Well…sort of.
It’s about our expectations and is influenced by visualization. We have a vision of what we will be experiencing, whether we are conscious of it or not.
Trainers and Coaches talk about a process of visualizing the end result, as you would desire it to happen. They suggest you use this process when preparing for meetings, sales presentations and other activities, whereby one outcome is preferred over another.
That vision absolutely does affect the outcome. Ask any athlete and they will tell you.
Athletes have used visualizing techniques for years. That is what you observe them doing when you see them standing and focusing on their target, in an almost trance-like state, at the starting line or on the field, just before they hit or throw the ball. These professionals are all envisioning, in advance, what they want the outcome to be.
Can this process of visualization, work for you also in your every day professional and personal life? Let’s say you are traveling and would like to experience incredible food, clean rooms ready for your arrival, flights and luggage arriving on time, friendly and efficient service.
Can that really happen? The answer is…It sure can. Wayne Dyer, best-selling author of “The Power of Intention: Learning to Co-Create Your World Your Way” says that it is definitely possible to affect all the experiences in our lives. Try these suggested steps when planning your next trip, for example.
1. Think how you want to feel before, during and after your trip. (Since the energy you put out reflects on the outcome, this is the best place to start).
Do you want to feel rested? Relaxed? Unhurried? Full of energy? Joyful? Even visualize a sense of accomplishment that the meeting went well and the deal was approved and signed by all parties.
Really imagine the way you want to feel, as if it has already happened.
2. As you are going about making the reservations, packing your luggage and all the other activities leading up to the first day of your departure, continue to keep the vision of all the fun and successful interactions with others you are going to experience.
You can even imagine being a magnet to some of the most amazing people on your trip and see who you attract.
Investing the time to learn and use this process, is key to having great travel experiences.
Will it really work for you? Only if you try it. All I can say is… Check it out. You might like it.
P.S. This may be a new muscle and if at first, you don’t succeed…practice, practice, practice. Better yet, just like an athlete, you might even want to get yourself a Coach!
Archive for July 26th, 2008
The most dangerous time in your life, when you are most likely to be attacked is when you are traveling in an unfamiliar area.
Tourists are the favorite prey of the goblins of the world for the following reasons:
They are easy to spot. Tourists make the mistake of not blending in, wearing clothes that stand out. Shorts in a climate where everyone else is wearing pants. Brand-new clothes with bright colors. A camera around the neck, and a generally lost look on the face.
They’re not armed. It is illegal to carry most weapons on common carriers such as airliners. Goblins know this and purposefully go after the tourist.
Tourists make the mistake of flaunting wealth. They wear expensive jewelry, and carry large amounts of cash.
False sense of confidence. When people travel from developed countries such as Japan, the United States or England to third world countries they incorrectly assume the country they are visiting has the same overall safety as the developed country. Those tourists are often unpleasantly surprised at how dangerous the country is that they are visiting.
Tourists are assumed to be rich. People in most third world countries do not have the money to travel. So they think that anyone who can travel must be rich. They often resent that supposed wealth, and are willing to take drastic action to take it from tourists.
So, what is the answer? Never travel to new areas? No, that would be an awful way to live your life. Travel is fun and exciting, and no matter what the possible threats are, you shouldn’t let a few dirt-bags ruin your fun.
The key is to avoid trouble by not standing out as a lost, vulnerable tourist.
Learn about the area you will be traveling to. The more familiar you are with the new area, the more confident you will be as you stroll down the street. Use the Internet to get maps of the area, and information on the sights you want to visit. Find out as much as you can about the culture of the people you will be visiting. Your primary goal is to blend in.
Find out what people usually wear in the area you will be visiting.
Hopefully you will already have similar clothes. It is best not to wear brand new clothes.
Go with a group if possible. There is strength in numbers for tourists.
Being with a group is especially important if it is your first time to the new country. A tour group is a great way to go because the tour guide will only take you to areas that are “safe” for tourists. Do not venture out on your own, unless you know for certain the area you are going to visit is relatively safe. Stay in the neighborhoods that are set up for tourists.
Consider arming yourself with weapons that can be carried on common carriers. A good solid three foot walking stick is an example. A goblin would think twice before trying anything with you carrying such a weapon.
Don’t carry cash. Use credit cards, or travelers checks. If they are stolen, you can get them replaced. If you normally carry your wallet in your back pocket, change it to your front pocket. Pickpockets have a very hard time getting your wallet from the front. Carry a little extra cash in your sock or shoe, just in case you need some emergency money.
Don’t tempt fate. Even if you think you are in a very safe area, do not leave valuables out in plain sight. Some desperate people might attempt to kill you in order to get your valuables.
Whenever you travel you must continually be in a heightened state of awareness. If you slip out of that aware state, you could find yourself in serious danger.
By using the aforementioned concepts you should be able to have a safe, enjoyable trip with little chance of being attacked.
This article was written by Scott Flint a 5th degree Black Belt with 27 years of experience teaching Self-Defense.
This article is from the Travel Safe chapter of Scott’s Self-Defense book titled: Waking The Tiger Within–How To Be Safe From Crime
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