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Reviewed by Asher Syed for Readers' Favorite
Brandon C. Blewett’s How to Avoid Strangers on Airplanes: Survival Guide for the Frequent Business Traveler uses air travel experiences to illustrate parallels with career development and professional hurdles. He talks about common traveler behaviors, such as entitlement and poor planning, through archetypes like the “Window Wobbler” and the “Eager Exiter,” connecting these to workplace kinetics. Blewett speaks on the importance of managing mental and physical resources as “fuel” to handle stress and disruptions in both travel and business contexts. He shares his career path, from roles in consulting, M&A, and corporate development, leaning into adaptability, persistence, and the value of mentorship and networking. With examples of travel setbacks and professional transitions, Blewett says that progress involves continuous learning and accountability rather than quick fixes or status alone.
How to Avoid Strangers on Airplanes by Brandon C. Blewett is a refreshingly practical and relatable approach to maneuvering through both travel and career development. The writing is straightforward, clear, and conversational, like a chat with a friend about that annoyingly impatient passenger, and Blewett providing advice on patience and preparation in our professional lives. I appreciate Blewett’s candid disclosure of early missteps and the lessons he's drawn from them. The guidance that was most helpful to me is the comparisons between maintaining fitness routines and building career readiness, something he provides excellent metaphors on for the importance of consistency and responsibility. At no point does Blewett promise a quick fix, and instead, he harnesses steady progress through experience and adaptability. Overall, this is a useful read for frequent travelers who want to improve not just their journeys, but their professional paths as well. Very highly recommended.
