Extreme travelers think nothing of the discomforts and dangers that inevitably occur. I spent four hours in a car on back roads, missed my flight, but got on the phone to my travel agent from the back seat of a cab in Sao Paulo, and caught the next flight out. For Musgrave, aborted launches and midflight shuttle engine losses are just part of a day's work. It's an accepted part of the business. I always have work, so I just keep working.
Productivity is the thing.
For those yet to achieve extreme status, these more experienced hands have tips and tactics that transcend the conventional wisdom posted in airline magazines. And remember, failure is not an option. If you lack the discipline to fold up your necessities into the regulation two bags, extremists recommend asking a fellow passenger to carry on your extra bag, or hiding the offending article behind a larger bag or under a coat. Row one has no leg room and too much noise from the kitchen. And it's a window seat, to see the most beautiful sunrises and sunsets.