Through periods of unemployment, I took a couple years to travel around the country. If anyone gets laid off during these rough times, try to take advantage of the situation to make some memories.

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Pre-COVID, I would schedule a week or 2 of downtime between engagements to just ride and clear my head before taking on my next one.

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