Packing healthy snacks or a simple lunch is one of the easiest ways to stay energized without unnecessary stops.
O f course, that only happens if the trip itself goes smoothly. Otherwise, you’re just a stressed-out founder stranded on the side of the highway Googling, “tow truck near me.” Here are a few practical (and hard-earned) tips to make sure your next road trip is as productive as it is enjoyable. Before You Hit the Road: Set Yourself Up for Success Let’s start with the basics: your vehicle. Nothing derails a road trip faster than poor planning. And yes, realizing two days before departure that you’re overdue for an oil change absolutely counts as poor planning. Take the time to get your vehicle road-
Fuel Your Body Like You (Claim to) Fuel Your Business Entrepreneurs love to talk about optimization until it comes to what they eat on the road. Then suddenly it’s all gas station hot dogs and regret. Packing healthy snacks or a simple lunch is one of the easiest ways to stay energized without unnecessary stops. It also helps you avoid the inevitable crash that comes from fast food and questionable coffee. Keep it simple: foods that are easy to eat, minimally packaged, and not going to require a full unwrapping ceremony while you’re driving. If it takes two hands, a knife, and your full attention, it’s not road trip food. Pro tip: peel your fruit in advance. It’s a small step, but it means you’re not trying to wrestle with an orange while merging onto the highway.
ready well in advance. Top up your fluids, especially windshield washer fluid. If you’ve ever driven through a Canadian winter (or what we generously call “spring”), you know that slush-covered highways can turn your windshield into a Jackson Pollock painting in seconds. I learned this lesson the hard way. On one particularly memorable trip, my co-founder had to lean out the passenger window with a bottle of water while we were on the highway just to clean the windshield. It was equal parts dangerous, ridiculous, and completely avoidable. We’ve never skipped that step again. While you’re at it, check your tires. A quick walk around the car can save you hours waiting for roadside assistance. It’s not glamorous, but neither is standing on the shoulder explaining to a client why you’re going to miss a call because of a flat tire.
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