07/12/2022
Hi guys
Many of you who know me, know that I would never use this platform to promote controversial issues. The post today has nothing to do with the FIFA world cup nor the one individual who is currently in the spotlight. Having seen the numerous posts, it made me think of our industry. How often do we acknowledge and thank the generations that came before us?
Today, I would like to give a MASSIVE shout out to unsung individuals in our industry who through decades of hard work and dedication have forged ahead reinventing themselves becoming heroes in their own right. Some of these industry giants have been around longer than some of us are living. You have been tried and tested and have truly stood firm, I THANK YOU for standing strong.
People like me, find it hard to believe that our generation have now become the torch bearers, we carry with us the knowledge imparted by these giants, and it is now our responsibility to pass this onto future generations. Passing the baton onto the next generation is not the easiest thing to do, walking away from what you did best for decades, is gut-wrenching, watching the next generation break our records, is not always easy, but at some point, we do step away, sometimes gracefully and other times not so much.
I remember fondly, the first time I had to look at RTW fares, my nerves, but a gracious Bev Impson, sat me down and said this is not as difficult as you think. Sometimes it is not about the technology, it is about the person guiding you, that makes the difference. So today, I salute every travel/aviation expert that came before me, paving the way with knowledge, resources, and insight that no textbook could have ever taught me. I also challenge the generations coming after me, be willing to learn. Be mindful that a system is just a system, it will do what is programmed to do and will never replace knowledge, the generations before us, had to test and perfect that system so that with a click of a mouse it creates magic, THAT MAGIC CAME FROM SOMEWHERE. To all the generations, XYZ, don’t ever be afraid to give credit where credit is due, people work hard, lots of sacrifices have been made to get them to where they are and what they have achieved, it is human nature to want to feel appreciated.
Once again, I salute not just the previous generations for the work put in, but the upcoming generations who must embrace changes coming ahead, be ready, the giants that came before us, have shown it is possible to evolve and still be the best you can be. Those of us in our 40’s, we are a force that the world needs, appreciate what came before and don’t be scared to pass on the baton when it is time to do so.
Caleb
