Thread: Fly...or drive? For me, a no brainer.

Mmmmmm........interesting one this one. I have been looked at strangely for the last 30 years when I explain my traveling theory but I have a basic rule of thumb and much to my chagrin, I have never fully convinced employees to understand it but basically, you just don't learn at 30,000 feet what you could learn on the ground if you put your mind to it.
I understand the theory of get there, get the work done and get out but I also understand the concept of just driving down a road to see what's there or being able to use your car as a mobile office with all the stuff you need when you need it. I really love the option of thinking through the deal you're on your way to complete or to catch up on lots of stuff that you just keep putting off because you are too busy.
My last business grew to have a very significant order book by driving long distances and knocking on doors........not suitable for every business and not suitable for everyone, but it worked for me.
I have been a platinum frequent flyer and I never got the thrill from jumping on a plane that I do from loading the Range Rover and setting off on a journey. Even now, when I think of going to Perth to see my grandson, I just think of loading the car........the thought of packing for a plane trip just doesn't float my boat.......the sad part is that I am now doing some consulting work and need to be available when I'm needed and not working to my own schedule and so my ability to drive and rive and drive is limited..........
Greg, I am with you.......steering wheel beats tray table every time!
Grant

I have flown a lot for work at different times. Give me a C17 ride with my helicopter in the back, rather than a three day chopper flght from Townsville to Perth, anyday. Flying in transport aircraft is the worst. I once hitched a ride in a Hercules from Townsville to Brisbane, little did I know they had to drop some parts off in Weipa on the way. I did have the whole back of the aircraft to myself. We once flew from Townsville to Dili in a Canadian Hercules jammed in like sardines. Most of the time on transport aircraft you can at least walk around. I did business class return to LA once, that was nice. When I fly with QANTAS I get my moneys worth at the club and try and sleep, or fly after 4pm weekdays and have free beer.
I do like driving long distances though. My ex-wife hated it. I can play my music as loud as I like. I can sing. I can stop whenever, wherever I want. I am trying to get my girls used to good length trips for a BIG trip in a few years.