Determine a realistic agenda and stick to it. Harvey Mackay makes a point always to talk to his seat companion. Sometimes he waits until 20 minutes before the plane lands to introduce himself to his neighbors, saving most of the flight to get his work done. Musgrave manages eight or nine ThinkPad and Grid notebooks on the space shuttle to coordinate mechanical operations, access data, and send e-mail. Swallow half a bottle of the bubbly stuff when you board.
Astronauts use bright lights to signal day and red goggles to signal night to their bodies.
The true goal of travel, of course, is not simply getting there. In Musgrave's case, citizenship extends to the entire universe.