This past week, 3 consecutive flights

were canceled for a trip to Ohio.

So, I got in a rental car

and drove 10+ hours

through the middle of the night

from Newark airport all the way to Columbus.

Here’s a 1-minute video

that tells the story.

Driving was the only way

I could get to where I needed to be:

on stage as the opening keynote speaker

at a conference for 400 people.

It was an all-night adventure

but it paid off.

Was it easy? No.

Was it worth it? Yes.

When others are expecting you,

you do what you can to make it work.

Alas, I think our world has gotten lazy:

people bail last minute

—on a call, a lunch, a meeting—

because they “don’t feel like it”. . .

but it’s so important

to keep your word.

90% of life is showing up.

Risk Forward & Rock On,

P.S. Flying home was a lot easier!