START-UP ADVICE

As an entrepreneur with multiple business
interests and very few weekends off,
the need to get away to refresh is high,
with revitalising time a key part of any
successful MoneyMaker’s schedule.
However, my regular re-energise agenda
rarely has the desired effect, with most
getaways often feeling less R&R and more
D&D - disappointing and distracting.
It comes down to the inbuilt dichotomy
of an entrepreneurial mindset; the very
spark that gives an individual the drive
and energy to choose this way of life, is
the same personality characteristic that
demands the most engaging of adventures.
If it’s not extra-special, it’s not good
enough, and not worth the time away
from the business.
It’s for this reason, therefore, that elite
cruise travel is so suited to the fast-track
mind of a MoneyMaker. Everything about
Crystal Cruises is an entrepreneur’s
playground, with more to stimulate the
senses than one hundred Bransons could
get around to do.
Those with short attention spans and
shorter downtime windows have a wealth
of options, from high production value
theatre shows, luxury spa and gym,
cinema, well stocked library, swimming
pool, golfing facilities, daily speakers, and
a vast range of classes from dancing to
magic, plus many more.
However, the locations are the real stars of
the show, and the world-class route takes
in almost every coastal place you’ll ever
want to visit on Earth, as it crosses the
globe twice a year. Our journey moves from
Catalonia to Venice, via Palma, Naples,
Sorrento and Dubrovnik, and the sensation
of waking up every morning to a different
stunning vista never fails to spark the
entrepreneurial spirit.
It’s this inspiring start of the day that
will make you want to seize the day like
never before. Even the most efficient gogetter
will find focus levels peak, as you
hit emails hard first thing to get done all
you need to before exploring your home
for the day. And isn’t that what traveling
entrepreneurs are seeking; the opportunity
to be productive, and add new experiences
to their fast paced lives?
The conclusion of the trip is a liberatingly
clear and free mind and, as importantly, a
near-empty inbox and task list. Motivation
levels to succeed were high, and my
thirst for adventure felt quenched, whilst
I learned something new every day.
Crucially, I felt rested and recuperated,
with a sharp clarity of thought.
Next time you’re feeling a maelstrom of
madness clouding your mind, I couldn’t
think of a better way of clearing it in the
most crystal of ways.
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