Nothing Happened: The Gift of Not Being Reachable

Last week I went to Iceland. Calling it beautiful feels like an understatement.

I had not crossed an ocean in a couple of years, and I had forgotten one of the best perks of going that far.. I was unreachable.

Even though I had data access, I was not able to access any work related apps. If I wanted to check in, I couldn't. This is different from when I take PTO at home, where, I have to admit I still get curious and keep an eye on things. It's a bad habit.

This time, I had no choice. I had to leave my work with someone else and trust that it would be handled and waiting for me when I got back. I had to let it go and stay present.

Working in sales makes that especially hard. There are always too many moving pieces, and no one wants to add time to an already long sales cycle. There were discovery calls, follow-ups, and introductions I knew I would miss.

If I wanted to take the trip, I had to leave it all behind. What a gift that turned out to be.

Do you know what the impact was? Nothing, really.

It was humbling in the best way. A reminder that while I am needed every day, I am not so important that five days away will cause everything to fall apart.

And honestly, if I am not booking trips and making memories I actually enjoy, then what is all of this for?