How to Prepare Well for What’s Coming Next?
When our two oldest grandsons were younger, we decided to combine a work-related trip with a little family vacation.
So, in mid-July, in San Antonio, Texas, we braved one of the large amusement parks with a four-year-old and infant in tow. Sometimes, we like to live on the wild side.
That may sound a bit like your life, right now—living on the wild side.
This was not my first rodeo. I knew to prepare well, drawing on an arsenal of survival techniques picked up while traveling to the developing world. These opportunities are a part of my job and special experiences of my life, and always in places of extremely hot weather.
A few years ago, I discovered the spray bottle while perusing the aisles of a sporting goods store, looking for anything to beat the heat on a mission to Central America. This spray bottle with a pop-top spout and spray handle intrigued me. It was inexpensive, so I decided to give try it.
That was in 2013. Since then, I have taken the spray bottle with me on every mission…
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