I did not know what a gorgeous state Arkansas is. I had a long set of meetings in Little Rock with Family Life to discuss the new Bible Study for women that I’m helping them create. And then drove 4 hours across the state to Fayetteville for a speaking engagement. I was in awe of the beauty and majesty of the area – the highways run through the most awesome mountains, with bridges crossing gorges that drop like cliffs 500 feet down, going through a long tunnel straight through a mountain.
But of course, I ended up being in the car one hour longer than I needed to be. I didn’t have a clear set of directions (Mapquest messed things up, as they sometimes do!) and I was on a big conference call… and I couldn’t just stop and say “I need to ask directions and call you back”… so I’m pulling up at gas stations in Fayetteville and mouthing my questions to the people behind the counter, hoping my contact on the phone couldn’t hear. Then I’d get in the car and drive 10 miles further, stop, and try to ask more directions. I ended up with quite a tour of Fayetteville before I found my hotel!
Thankfully, the women’s event went fine. Great group of women. I did something a bit unusual. On Friday night I had an ‘advance event’ where I was able to describe some of the brain science behind WHY men are wired like they are. I have been finding this stuff fascinating and important as I’ve written the business book – and the women did, too. so I think I’ll do more of that when I get a chance.