Hotel room Quote by Charles Brandt
““All in one day I flew to Puerto Rico and took care of two matters. Then I flew to Chicago and took care of one matter. Then I flew to San Francisco and stopped at a bar for a couple of glasses of wine, because I knew I wouldn’t get anything to drink when I got to the Fairmont to meet up with Jimmy and give him the report. I walked into Jimmy’s hotel room at exactly 8:00 P.M. and he yelled at me for keeping him waiting.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Man Who Got Away by Charles Brandt, 2005
A hectic travel schedule leads to a missed appointment, showing how over‑planning can backfire.
In simple terms: Busy travel caused a missed meeting
Key Takeaway
Plan with flexibility
Themes
time management
travel
professionalism
Mood
stressed
reflective
Type
professional
narrative
When to use this quote
- business trips
- tight schedules
- client meetings
Key Concepts
over‑commitment
logistics
communication
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you build buffers into tight itineraries?
- What signals indicate you’re over‑extending?
