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hey there you're listening to the lazy genius podcast i'm kendra adachi and i'm here to help you

be a genius about the things that matter and lazy

about the things that don't. Today is episode 411, 10 things to do before taking a trip as we get a little

closer to spring break and summer, which inevitably involves a trip or two. I wanted to do an episode

to help us think about trips with just a little bit more intention. Doing a bit

of kind preparation ahead of time, it gives you something to start from a bit of a logistical

foundation that can make the entire trip easier. The 10 things I'm going to share with you today

apply to work trips, family vacations, girls weekends, all the things. If you leave your house

for more than a night or two, and if you come back home, this episode will be helpful.

So let's just jump right in to the 10 things to do before taking a trip. Number one,

be clear about what this trip really is. There is a difference between a work trip, a sightseeing trip, a restful vacation,

a trip or vacation with tiny children.

There's not one universal trip vibe, right?

So before you leave, you need to know the kind of vibe your trip is.

What are your expectations?

And are they reasonable? I once took a

work trip to Santa Barbara, California. I was speaking at a conference held at the Santa Barbara Ritz Carlton,

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