Today, I got lost- accidentally on purpose! I started off with a definite destination and then when I arrived at my destination I started to wander with no particular goal in mind. I figured I would encounter a metro stop sooner or later and would hop on an get to a familiar place. When I didn't find a Metro stop for at least a half an hour, I didn't panic as I had cash and a credit card what else would I need? Certainly a taxi would be able to take me wherever I needed to go.
I did find a Metro stop eventually and in the process located a very nice park and a museum that I had never been to. In addition, I wandered into a store and found a very pretty dress. All because I decided to take the circuitous route to my destination.
The bottom line for international business- if you have an outline of where you want to be- you need to be able to have the flexibility to deviate from the best laid plans as you were surely have a curve ball thrown at you. Be prepared, be confident, have your "safety" card and go with the flow trusting it will all come together.
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