The Elite Road Warrior Podcast

Welcome to the ERW podcast. I’m your host, BpB, fellow RW, and had many bad years on the road and finally “had enough.” I had enough of being overworked, under-productive, out of shape, and disconnected. But finally did something about it. It’s possible and you can too.

Jeff Civillico is a Las Vegas Headliner, TV Host Personality, and Philanthropist. He has been a Las Vegas Headliner with Caesars Entertainment for 7 years, having performed 1000+ shows at The LINQ, The Flamingo, and now at The Paris Hotel & Casino. 

How did you end up in the entertainment industry?
What’s at stake if you’re not on the top of your game on the road?
What role does exercise, nutrition, and sleep take for you on the road?
How important is staying connected back home and what does that look like for you?

Question One:How did you end up in the entertainment industry?

Question Two:What’s at stake if you’re not on the top of your game on the road?

Question Three:What role does exercise take for you on the road and what do you do?
Question Four:What role does nutrition take for you on the road and what do you do?

Question Five:What role does sleep take for you on the road and how do you prioritize it?

Question Six:How important is staying connected back home and what does that look like for you? Where are you still growing and changing?

Question Seven:Any closing thoughts?

As always, you can find the links to the referenced resources, time stamps of the questions, etc in the show notes: EliteRoadWarrior.com/036

If you’ve not taken the Road Warrior Assessment to find out What Level of Road Warrior You Are, well, why not? You can find it at ERW.com

Welcome to the ERW podcast brought to you by The Top 10 Travel Hacks Guide available in the show notes.I’m your host, BpB, husband of one, father of five, on the road a ton this fall, and all the more reason to live by the six energy habits. The key is changing your mindset of the road and what it can’t do for you but how to leverage the road and what it can give to you.

Today’s episode focuses on the Energy Habit REST which is the 2nd of the three Physical Energy Habits. 

FOUR NATURAL PUSHBACKS TO TAKING A BREAK 

1. I DON’T HAVE TIME TO TAKE A BREAK 

2. I FEEL FINE WHY STOP AND TAKE A BREAK? 
3. I FORGET TO EVEN TAKE A BREAK 
4. MY TRAVEL SCHEDULE DOES NOT ALLOW ME TO TAKE A BREAK 

I DEFINE A BREAK AS: MOVE THE BODY/REST THE MIND. 

VITAL BENEFITS OF A BREAK 

1. YOUR MIND GETS TO REST 

2. YOUR BODY GETS TO MOVE 
3. YOU COME BACK MORE FOCUSED 
Here are Six Ways to Take an Energy-Giving Break on the Road 
I’m going to give you all six in order then I’m going to give you examples of when they could fit into your travel day in the three different lengths of breaks.

1. Stretch break 
2. Water break 
3. Bathroom break 
4. Snack break 
5. Breathe break 
6. Walk break 

THREE LENGTHS OF BREAKS ON THE ROAD 

1. MICRO - Think Seconds/Small Length 

Breathe break - Take in oxygen to the brain. 

• Stand break – Simply standing and walking that sedentary body will do more for you than you think for such little effort
• Stretch break - take that stand and move it to a stretch to get some additional blood flowing. You’d be surprised what a simple, calculated stretch will do for your energy. 

2. MINI - Think Minutes/Medium Length

Micro is seconds; mini is minutes. You can sneak a good little breakin within a few minutes.

Types of mini breaks:
Bathroom break - If you’re drinking water, this is a natural by-product of your hydration donation.
3. MAX - Think Unplug/Large Length 

Water break - Again, if you’re drinking water, you’re going to need a refill, and this is the time to do it.
Stretch break
Water break 
Bathroom break 
Snack break 
Breathe break 
Walk break

Book: REST - https://www.amazon.com/Rest-More-Done-When-Work/dp/1541617169/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=erw.com/037

Welcome to the ERW Podcast brought to you by the book, Raise Your Game by Alan Stein, Jr. I’m your host, fellow road warrior, husband and father and recently had one of those weeks of travel that blows away the theory that business travel is “the life” and how glamorous it must be.

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Here are Four Responses to Dealing with IT When IT happens on the Road”:

Roll With IT
Let IT Go
Learn From IT
It’s asking:

• How did I respond to what happened?
• Could I have avoided it?
• Did I pick IT back up again?
• What can or should I do differently?
• Make the Best of IT

What does this now make possible?
Did you catch the power in that very simple six word question?
What does this now make possible?

Roll With IT - in the moment - what happens happens
Let IT Go - still in the moment - Let IT keep rolling
Learn from IT -  looking BACK to get BETTER
Make the Best of IT - looking forward and asking: what does this now make possible?
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Welcome to the ERW podcast. I’m your host, BpB, fellow RW, and had many bad years on the road and finally “had enough.” I had enough of being overworked, under-productive, out of shape, and disconnected. But finally did something about it. It’s possible and you can too.
Jordan Rubin is one of America’s most recognized and respected natural health experts and is the New York Times bestselling author of The Maker’s Diet, and 25 additional titles, including his latest work Essential Oils: Ancient Medicine. 

In a moment we’ll be joined by Jordan and I’ll be asking him the following questions:

• How did you end up in the health industry?
• What is exactly is the Keto Diet and why is it so popular?
• Why are supplements necessary and so important?
• Is there a big difference in the quality of supplements?
• What supplements should a Road Warrior take on a consistent basis on the road?

Question One:How did you end up in the health industry?

Question Two:What is Keto and why is it so popular right now?

Question Three:Why are fats so important and can you give some examples?

Question Four:Why are supplements necessary and so important?

Question Five:Is there a big difference in the quality of supplements?

Question Six:What supplements should a Road Warrior take on a consistent basis on the road?

1. Keto Protein Chocolate
2. Keto Digest (fermented enzymes)
3. Multi Vitamin - called Ancient Multi 
4. SBO (soil based organisms) Probiotics (take at night)
5. Collagen

Question Seven:Any closing thoughts?

As always, you can find the links to the referenced resources, time stamps of the questions, etc in the show notes: EliteRoadWarrior.com/032

If you’ve not taken the Road Warrior Assessment to find out What Level of Road Warrior You Are, well, why not? You can find it at ERW.com

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During the day, I'm the Sales and Marketing Manager for a product called molybdenum. Molybdenum is a steel hardner and corrosion inhibitor that is used most often in the production of stainless steel. My passion, however, is leadership and truly it holds my attention day and night. So I'm a leadership speaker and consultant based in Salt Lake City, UT. I help mid-to-senior level executives and their teams to improve their leadership skills and maximize their potential. I'm also the host of The Leader to Leader Podcast which showcases how and why authentic leaders transform teams and organizations and change the world.

Some jobs connecting is critical:

• Speakers
• Consultants
• Coaches
• Sales professionals
• Leaders

Five Proactive Ways to Use Energy for Connecting

Connecting Requires Initiative…. Go First

Connecting Requires Clarity… Prepare

Know Yourself - Personal Preparation

Know Your Audience - People Preparation

• Who are they?
• What do they care about?
• Where do they come from?
• When did they decide to attend?
• Why are they here?
• What do I have that I can offer them?
• How do they want to feel when we conclude?

Know Your Stuff - Professional Preparation

Connecting Requires Patience… Slow Down

Connecting Requires Selflessness… Give

Connecting Requires Stamina… Recharge

Additional Thoughts:

Good connectors have high emotional intelligence.

They read the room. 

They seek to find common ground.

They ask good questions.

 You can find me at markslemons.com and the Leader to Leader podcast. You follow me on Twitter @markslemons or LinkedIn and Facebook as well - not hard since there aren't a lot of Mark Slemons out there.

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Welcome to the ERW Podcast. I’m your host, BpB, fellow road warrior, husband, father, have done business travel lousy for years until I got to a point where I just “had enough”. Ever been there? I’m hoping this podcast challenges you to get to that point and stop getting by on the road but getting better.

It’s ironic. When you bring up the topic of water, I’m amazed at just how many business travelers act like they’re allergic to it. They use it only to take a shower, swim in it, and for the very basics but rarely to consume it.

Interesting Facts
And it’s a surprising portion of our body. The human body is mostly water: about 55% to 75%, on average (and depending on how well hydrated you are). That’s about 10 to 12 gallons of water in your body!

The average human brain is composed of about 73% water. Our body mass is about 60% water. You lose about 10 or more cups of water every day just living: breathing, sweating, urinating, etc.

How much fluid you need depends on a number of variables:
Age: Kids need plenty of fluids; they can get dehydrated much more easily than adults. Older people may need more fluids because of health conditions or because they tend to lose their sense of thirst.
Gender: Men need more fluids than women. (And pregnant women need more fluids than other women.)
Weight: Heavier people need more water.
Health: Conditions such as diabetes, cystic fibrosis, and kidney disease can boost your need for fluids.
Environment: You need more fluids in extreme weather conditions (especially hot, humid, or cold) and at high altitudes.

(B) Treva, what are the Consequences of not drinking water:

 When the water volume gets low, our brain functioning suffers. Research demonstrates that even mild dehydration can negatively affect our mood and our ability to think clearly.

Decreased Urine Output

1. Dry Mucous Membranes in the Mouth and Nose
2. Fatigue
3. Decreased Coordination

 Excuses About Water

1. I don’t like the taste of water
2. I don’t want to have to go to the bathroom all of the time
3. I get enough water in other ways (i.e.: coffee / juice / tea, sport drinks, etc)
4. I’m not really thirsty
5. Most people believe they’re just set in their ways and it’s too difficult to change now
6. Different types of water

 There are 6 awesome benefits of drinking more water -

Remember, the goal is adding into our lives, anything healthy that will give us more energy

1.  Improves your mental abilities

2. Improves physical performance

3. Helps expel toxins

4. Helps lose weight

5. Reduces the risk of heart attacks and stroke

6. Improves bowel function

1. (T) DRINK A GLASS OF WATER WHEN YOU GET UP IN THE MORNING, BEFORE YOU HAVE COFFEE OR TEA.

2. (B) Carry a WATER BOTTLE with you everywhere on the road.

3. (B) Get Watered Down on a flight.

4. (T) Join the 1:1 Free Water Match Program

5. (T) ADD NATURAL FLAVOR TO YOUR WATER (SUCH AS LEMON / LIME / CUCUMBER / STRAWBERRIES)

What about water in other beverages, isn’t that enough?
Does it matter what temperature we should drink water?
When should you stop drinking water before bed?
How do we maximize water for our bodies throughout the day?  website at:  www.livingtree.co/drink4health 

What would an ideal 24 hour day of water look like? 

Welcome to the ERW Podcast - I’m your host, BpB, fellow road warrior, a husband and father, on a stretch of visiting some really boring cities on business travel but the bad comes with the good. One of the hardest things about the road for me personally is the loss of time and connection with the love of life, my wife Susan.

RUNNING MAN Story

• Coming off a brutal stretch including international travel and back-to-back trade shows of up early for C-suite breakfast meetings and later evenings for corporate parties and customer dinners
• My wife and I were competing by text who was more tired considering she was raising my kids as a single mom in my absence, which remember, was a brutal stretch 
• I came around the corner and pulled into my drive way seeing only my wife’s arms and my youngest one at the time as a one year old doing Running Man Baby
• I’d like to say… Grabbed my baby / kissed my wife / embraced my kids / and gave my wife the night off for me to clean the house and take care of the kids
• But what I did… walked right by my beautiful and exhausted wife, heard my kids say “Daddy’s home” and said agitated “Daddy’s tired” and went to lay down on the couch in the family room.
• Who does that? I woke up to a beautifully angry wife who had tears in her eyes and let me know with a soft, strong tone: “Something needs to change"

It took what I learned as the three elements of Connect:

1. Connect Intentionally - on purpose
2. Connect Thoughtfully - reflective 
3. Connect Creatively - memorable

How did I do it

1. Reserved a couple of minutes every day on the road to write in the journal
2. Planned ahead - Think Space for ideas what to write
3. Chose one of the following to write about:

• Memory - funny / serious - song, scent, location, picture, food
• Encouragement
• Inspiration
• Appreciation 
• Feeling - missing home, lonely, 

Lessons Learned

1. You don’t have to wait and blow it like me to do something now
2. It was harder and easier than I thought - harder because I put a lot of pressure on myself and mine was super big / easier because it only took a couple of minutes per road day 
3. When I couldn’t think of what to say/write, I looked at a picture of my wife and asked myself “what would she need to hear from me?)
4. Having ideas to stimulate the creativity was huge - I needed the primer for the days I was in a hurry or just not feeling creative
5. This was not about me - so when I didn’t feel like it, I had to remind myself “this is for her, not me, and I cannot wait for her to read this page in the NFJ"

Welcome to the ERW podcast. I’m your host, BpB, fellow RW, down 20 pounds from Dr. Axe style Keto and officially have my girlish figure back. That amount may not feel much until you pick up a 20 pound dumbbell (not to name call) and you realize it’s a good amount of weight I’ve been chucking around.

Let me tell you about today’s Subject Matter Expert and Team Member focused on Energy Habit MOVE:

Dr. Keith Giaquinto has an abundance of knowledge about the human body, stress, digestion and specializes in enzyme nutrition and chronic unresolved health challenges. Dr. Keith is a graduate from National University of Health Sciences with a Doctorate of Chiropractic and an Internal Health Specialist Certification from Logan University. 

In a moment we’ll be joined by Dr. Keith and I’ll be asking him the following questions:

• Why don’t we hear much or talk about posture?
• Why do we only listen to our body when it screams at us for attention?
• What is good posture and why is it so important?
• How do we improve our posture on the road of all places
• Why don’t we hear much or talk about posture?
• Why do we only listen to our body when it screams at us for attention?
• Define Body Awareness 
• What is good posture and why is it so important?
• How do we improve our posture on the road of all places?
• Any closing thoughts?

Problem - lack of education
Listen to your body - hear it when it whispers not screams
Present time consciousness
Posture Defined
Practical - Implement good posture on the road
As always, you can find the links to the referenced resources, time stamps of the questions, etc in the show notes: EliteRoadWarrior.com/028
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Welcome to the ERW Podcast, I’m your host, BpB, fellow road warrior, husband of one and father of five, and about to be “that guy” traveling with his family who I avoid at all costs when I’m on business travel. But tis the summer travel season as a road warrior. Imagine that. 

Before I understood anything about Meditation, I just assumed I knew what it was and how it worked. It had something to do with Buddhism which is not the Christian God so I immediately dismissed it.

Prayer was all I needed.

But was it really a replacement for prayer?

Not at all - naive, assumptive, and just plain ignorant.

Here were my Excuses:

1. It’s a waste of time - what benefits does it REALLY give to me
2. I don’t have time for this - I barely have time for the important things on a business travel day, how do I have time for a meditation?
3. I can’t do this - the only letters behind my name are not MD or PHD but ADHD - not a chance I can calm this brain so why even try
4. It’s self-indulgent - IF I have a few minutes to myself, seems a little selfish to spend it on meditating...

 - 1:20 YouTube Clip - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_qo4uPxhUzU
To watch the full clip, check out the link in the show notes:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_qo4uPxhUzU/

The goal of meditation is not to clear your mind but to focus your mind - for a few seconds then whenever you become distracted, just start again. Getting lost and starting over is not failing at meditation, it is succeeding.

Do you know why meditation didn’t work for me on the road at first? I didn’t understand it and what I don’t understand, I avoid, then discount, and all too often, dismiss and mock.

So, how did I eventually make meditation work on the road for me?
I wanted and even needed to become Aware of certain thoughts and behaviors of mine on the road that meditation could potentially reveal:
Tension from stress 13:55

Restlessness 

Randomness

Distraction

Here are questions I’ve received on how I now meditation on business travel:
Where I meditate on the road: 14:40

Travel Day:

Drive to airport

Delays

On the flight

Before bed

Normal Road Day:

Part of my Energy Hour 

Drive to a meeting 

Before connecting with the family

How long do I meditate on the road: 16:20

1 to 10 minutes

Here’s how to implement meditation on the road  (kudos from the Make Time book) 16:50

1. Start with a Guided Meditation App (listed below)
2. Aim LOW (start with 1-3 min / I often land in the 5-10 min range on the road)
3. No Lotus Position Required - My key was learning how to use whatever to meditation - driving / walking / stress or anxiety / before bed
4. If the word MEDITATION freaks or creeps you out, change it!
5. Give this a REAL SHOT - it took me many weeks to find my groove meaning what app I liked / how long / adding in change of locations / even remembering to do it!
6. FOCUS is the key - focus on your breathing, focus on the road in front of you, focus on the sounds around you, focus on the scents - the key is focusing your mind for a string of consecutive seconds

Meditation Apps Recommendation 19:03

1. Headspace
2. Calm
3. The Mindfulness App
4. Buddhify
5. Sattva
6. Stop, Breathe & Think
7. Insight Timer
8. Breethe
9. Omvana
10. Simple Habit
11. Meditation and Relaxation Pro
12. Aura

Key Links for Reviews on Recommended Apps:

https://www.prevention.com/health/g2724188

Welcome to the ERW podcast. I’m your host, BpB, fellow RW, home this full week which is rare but enjoying it and the heat of a Chicago summer.
As you may know, the even-numbered episodes are interviews. We’ve found in Elite Road Warrior Group Research that business travelers prefer two things in podcasts:

1. Shorter and to the point
2. Variety yet Consistency

Many of us that travel rely on technology to travel smarter whenever possible. But I’ve found one of two things occur: (1:30)

1. We get set in our ways, I call a Road Rut, and we stop learning and experimenting
2. We’re unaware of all the options out there and hence today’s interview..

Jeff has been working in the consumer electronics and telecom industry for over three decades. Currently he is with Verizon as a Client Partner focusing on IoT based Resale Partnerships, traveling throughout the US to meet with prospective new businesses. 

 In a moment we’ll be joined by Jeff and I’ll be asking him the following questions:

• What should we think about or maybe pre-plan to make things maybe go a bit smoother?
• What if I forget something really important like my passport
• What websites that can help us better plan travel so that we can make traveling just a little easier and maybe more palatable?
• What “equipment” do you suggest we carry when we travel for business?

BpB - I’d like to break this interview down into three specific categories: Behaviors / Technology / Products 

Traveling, especially air travel, can be a bit of a hassle. What should we think about or maybe pre-plan to make things maybe go a bit smoother?

• 5 Ps (Proper Planning Prevents Poor Performance)
• FFOD- Take first flight of the day if possible. Minimize travel time and makes for more productive day
• For important meetings always fly in the night before if possible or FFOD
• Sign up for Global Entry ($100 includes Pre-Check!) or TSA Pre-Check ($85) thru Trusted Traveler Program, https://ttp.dhs.gov 
• Watch for seasonal connections! I.e. connecting thru Denver in December. 
• Don’t check a bag unless you have to
• Pick a hotel near a club you attend I.e Orange Theory - much more likely to go if nearby 
• For trade show, Stay at Host Hotel , never know who you’ll run into. Position A!

What if I forget something really important like my passport? 

• Airlines Counter to Counter services!

What websites that can help us better plan travel so that we can make traveling just a little easier and maybe more palatable?

• Use airlines/hotel/car rental apps if don’t already.
• Google.com/flights 
• Expertflyer.com  for seat selections
• FlightAware.com  for flight and airport tracking 

Nearly every business traveler carries a smartphone, Can we leverage additional capabilities from those devices?

• Using Apple Notes to document scan receipts and add notes such as persons attending. 
• For Android users, Google Drive will create PDF scans. Choose + then Scan

What about the “equipment” we carry when we travel for biz? Are there some cool things there?

• Carabiners - great multipurpose device. Use with rental car keys. - https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Carabiners&ref=nb_sb_noss / https://www.rei.com/c/carabiners
• Tom Bihn luggage. Tombihn.com&nb