This is the 25th anniversary of the Rollaboard, the ubiquitous upright, wheeled suitcase. Tweet this
This clever piece of luggage revolutionized the travel industry by making the traditional horizontal suitcase vertical. It’s extended handle and ease of mobility was an instant hit that changed the travel industry and made its creator a millionaire.
Invented by a Northwest Airlines pilot named Bob Plath, the Rollaboard became so successful that most airlines reconfigured their overhead space to better accommodate the popular 22-inch carry-ons.
This was back before suitcases had wheels or pull straps. The Rollaboard made it much easier to handle luggage and it liberated travelers from bellhops and porters.
There was another advantage to using the Rollaboard. The smaller bag held less crap– so travelers found themselves packing light, just like professional travelers.
How do you pack when traveling?
I remind my audiences that stress can become like a piece of burdensome luggage.
Of course, everyone has some amount of stress. The key to managing stress is how you perceive it.
If you feel you have a lot, you have a lot.
If you think you need to carry stress around with you everyday, then you do.
The question is: Do you want to go through life schlepping a large suitcase or travel light with maybe just a small carry-on bag?
Want more tips for managing stress?
There’s no need to carry a steamer trunk of stress on your back every day. Coping with stress is often simply a matter of changing an old habit.
There are lots of ways to minimize stress and even change your perception of life’s ongoing problems.
Get easy, practical tips for coping with stress at work and at home from Michael’s audio CD, Stress Busters for Busy People.
It’s a one-hour program and comes with a 30-page e-book filled with ways to make like more enjoyable.
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