One more thought for the day.

I once heard someone describe the difference between a professional and amateur. The professional is someone who can step up and deliver no matter the circumstances. An amateur can deliver, but they need to feel good and have a good day.

Think Tiger Woods. He can stand there when the pressure is on and deliver a killer drive off the tee, despite hecklers, bad weather, or illness. A good amateur golfer can hit a great shot, but everything needs to go right. That great shot is in there, but the stars need to align for it to come out.

When it comes to traveling internationally with kids, Jess is a professional. She delivers every time, despite not feeling well, huge flight delays, bad food, etc. To an amateur like me, that type of consistency and calmness is simply amazing.