In the last few years, several independent driving schools have emerged all across the country. Many companies have been doing this for a long time. The purpose is to teach non-experienced drivers how to maneuver the big rigs. After they finish school, they go to work for a company and then they have to ride with a trainer for a while. Many of you either are or have been driver trainers. Life is the same way. We all have experiences to share and things to learn from one another. We can be like life driver trainers to one another out on the road. Instruct one another. Comment here.
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Around election time, we regularly hear the slogan “Your vote counts.” Does it really? How can one person stopping at a voting booth make a difference? Well, it does, but I can understand why you would ask such a question. Look at the world around us. Look at the unlimited stars in the sky. Look at the vast number of people in the world today. Look at the number of trucks on the highways (roughly 23 million used for business). After observing these things, it would be easy to ask “Do I really matter?” You do. You matter to someone. If you don’t know who that is, call us today. Comment here.
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Whatever you are going through right now, whether it’s marital trouble, financial difficulties, anger problems, or loneliness, you probably wish someone would come along side and offer you some kind words. Your days are filled with enough discouraging words and put downs. You need to hear some encouraging words and it’s always nice to be praised. You know, this doesn’t apply only to you. Other people around you have the same need. Let me encourage you to encourage one another today. Call us for help. Comment here.
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We often ask you how you feel about several different topics varying from anger to your self-worth, acceptance, love, marriage, or loneliness. Today, I would like to ask you a different type of question. What emotions or issues do you inspire in others? These same issues apply to how we influence the emotions of our spouses, children, co-workers or others. Are you building others up by the things you say? Or do your words tear them down? Don’t forget, their sense of significance is influenced by what we say and do. Use your influence to build them up today. Just like you, they are important too and want to be accepted regardless of what they do. Comment here.
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Have you ever asked yourself, does anybody care? Does what you do make a difference in the world? Have the mistakes you’ve made had an effect on how people view you? These are all valid questions that we ask ourselves at one time or another. If we didn’t get the answers we wanted to those questions, we may feel worthless and then angry. You are not the only one to ask these things and the truth is that someone does care for you. You do matter that much. We’d be happy to help you learn more. Give us a call today. Comment here.
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Anger and bitterness often set in when we feel we are not being valued by others. It can seem like our families don’t appreciate us, our company doesn’t understand how hard we work out on the road while they go home at night or our friends are too busy to stay in touch. Our perception is more powerful than other’s intentions. Remember this, most of the time the people in our lives have no intention of undervaluing us. So, adjust your perception and rest assured that someone cares for you. If you need help with that, let us know. We value you too! Comment here.
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Drivers really look forward to their time at home. After working hard for days or weeks at a time, going home means it’s finally time to get some rest and pampering from our families, right? The reality is that seldom happens. Our spouses are busy with household chores and managing the kids and cannot meet our every need. The kids have their own agendas for their time which means they have very little time to spend with us. Our expectation of what would happen when we get home gets trashed.
What does this do for your self-worth? If you’re like me, you might feel angry because we don’t feel respected by the ones we work so hard to provide for. Remember that you are still valuable and needed in your family even when they don’t show you any respect. Don’t let anger and bitterness set in either; be quick to forgive. Your family needs your love and care. Let them know you’re looking forward to quality time with them and be patient. I promise, your time at home will be more enjoyable. Comment here.
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How do you feel when others affirm or accept you? You feel good, right? So, now tell me how you feel when others ignore or mistreat you? You probably get angry. Anger is a defense mechanism that we use for self-preservation. We are trying to defend ourselves against what others say about our work performance or our character. While your work performance may affect your employment, it is not a measure of your self-worth. You are important to someone all the time. Remember that the next time someone criticizes you. It will help keep your anger in check. Comment here.
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Do you base your self-worth in the approval of others? If you answered yes, then you might be an “approval addict.” Approval junkies only feel good about themselves, if other people approve of them. They also struggle with several other issues: attempting to please others at any cost, the fear of rejection, a hyper-sensitivity to criticism and withdrawing from people in order to avoid their disapproval. Obviously, there are several problems with thinking this way. I have news for you; you will disappoint someone. You can’t please everyone. Instead, set good standards for yourself and live by them. If you fail to meet those standards, apologize and learn from those mistakes. Now, the question becomes “How do I set good standards?” We’d be happy to discuss this with you. Contact us. Comment here.
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When considering your self-worth, do you get caught in the “shame game”? In other words, do you believe that the problems or weaknesses you have are just a reflection of who you really are? And that there’s no changing it? Maybe you believe that’s just how you were born or that it’s hereditary. You may even say things like, “I am hopeless”. Feelings of shame and inferiority captivate your thoughts. Keep playing the “shame game” and you will eventually become passive, lose all creativity and isolate yourself from others. If you have set bad or low standards for yourself in the past, no need to worry.
You can be regenerated. This means to become new. You don’t have to stay that old way. Set new, higher standards for yourself. Also remember, it’s not healthy to base your value on the sum of your problems or weaknesses. Be sure you base your self-worth on the right stuff. Need help with that? Contact us. We’re here for you. Comment here.
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Do you find yourselves blaming someone else when you make a mistake? This is called the “blame game.” Did you know that people often do this because they feel unworthy of acceptance or love especially when they fail? If you struggle with this particular habit, you will actually believe that you deserve punishment for failing. The difficulty with this mentality is that even though you believe you deserve it, you fear punishment. So you withdraw from others or blame them in order to avoid facing any failure. This is not healthy. Remember there is someone out there that loves and accepts you regardless of your mistakes. Comment here.
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As a man ages, it’s almost like he loses pieces of himself along the way, a little here, a little there. It gets harder to lift, pull, climb and take the jostling from the road. Muscles ache, stiffen and arthritis affects joints. Yet, we’ve got to keep working so we can eat and pay bills.
We can respond in various ways. We can become bitter and try to fight it. We can deny its happening and keep pushing. We can become depressed. However, the healthiest response is to accept and adapt to the changes in life. Determine to remain positive and pleasant. Embrace the grace you need to live with the difficulties. Want some help with that? Give us a call. Comment here.
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Some people make the mistake of establishing their self worth based upon their performance. This is called the “performance trap.” The idea is that “you must meet certain standards in order to feel good about yourself.” However, this is not true because you will fall short at times. Some of the problems that go along with this are fear of failure, perfectionism, and manipulation of others to get what you want along with withdrawing from taking healthy risks. Don’t fall into this trap. Don’t get me wrong, you must have standards, but don’t determine your significance upon accomplishing them 100% of the time. Choose realistic and healthy standards. Want some help with that? Comment here.
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In the military, SOP stands for “standard operating procedure.” That means there is a procedure for how the military will get things done that has been written up and approved. Instead of creating your own way of getting things done, everyone is expected to follow SOP. In fact, there will be consequences if you don’t follow these standards. I’m sure trucking companies function in a similar fashion. In order to work there, you are expected to abide by the SOP set forth for each and every member of that company (they’re not just for drivers). Maybe you’ve seen the effect of a company not having an SOP? There was probably a great deal of chaos and stress, right? Like the military and trucking companies, setting an SOP or a standard for your life will help you avoid chaos and negative consequences. The trick is to set good standards. These standards will be what you base your significance on. Do you know how to set good standards? Where can you find them? Comment here.
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Do you ask yourself, “Is there a place for me?” Look at the people you come in contact with every day of your life. Look at your family members. What would their lives look like if you were not there? There are an awful lot of kids growing up without a dad or mom. There are an awful lot of spouses left alone. You make a difference by just being a part of someone else’s life. Has your involvement helped or hurt those closest to you? Maybe the answer to that question might not be what you want it to be, but there is time to change. You can start making a difference in someone’s life today by knowing and realizing you are important to someone, and have a place waiting for you. Comment here.
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Does what you’re doing really matter? To whom does it matter? Each one of us asks ourselves these questions about our life from time to time. As drivers, it often seems like we’re viewed as just a number. Our company could fill the truck we drive with another driver and life would go on. Almost as if we don’t really matter. Drivers tell me quite often that they wonder why they are out here on the road. They feel like they’re not really accomplishing anything. Truth is you do matter. It takes a team to get the job done. Each of us has different gifts and talents that apply to the team. Each of us plays a particular role in accomplishing the goal. Know your part, and do it well.Comment here.
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It’s almost Christmas, a time when most drivers’ hearts turn longingly towards home. However, for some of us, going home is not an option. Being on the road when it seems like everyone else is going home can be very lonely. Don’t forget you can ship presents home to encourage those you love. You can also join in the festivities by phone even though you are far away.
Driver, are the circumstances of life weighing so heavy on your heart that you don’t feel like celebrating? Maybe you’re wondering why you should bother. Hope is not found in the tinsel, lights or family and friends. Lasting hope and peace can only be found when you understand the true meaning of Christmas. We’d be happy to share that with you today. Give us a call. Comment here.
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Charles Dickens’ Christmas Carol tells the story of a wealthy but miserly old man named Ebenezer Scrooge. It was written to remind us that a full life is not found in self-service, but in helping those who are less fortunate.
Like Scrooge, we mistakenly believe that we’re self-made men. We have forgotten the many people who helped us out along the way. If we can read this blog, a teacher taught us; if we are alive, our parents made it happen and if we are working or have worked, somebody somewhere gave us a chance.
Driver, if you’re thinking that life hasn’t been kind to you; perhaps it’s your perception that needs adjusting. Don’t be a scrooge! Contact us. We’d be happy to help you turn it around. Comment here.
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“Easy” Eddie’s lawyer skills kept Al Capone out of jail and living the high life. He didn’t so much care about the atrocities happening around him, but Eddie wanted to give his son a good name. He ‘fessed up to the authorities and Capone went to prison. Before the year was through, Eddie was murdered by the mob in a lonely Chicago alley.
A pilot, on his way back to his carrier, spotted a Japanese squadron headed straight for the fleet. Without concern for his safety, he attacked them. He fought so hard that the Japanese had to abort their mission. When they reviewed his gun cannons, they found he’d destroyed five enemy aircraft all by himself. He became the first Ace fighter pilot. His name was Butch O’Hare, recipient of the Medal of Honor and he was Eddie’s son. Chicago was so proud they named O’Hare airport after the brave pilot.
Everyone leaves an example to their children to follow: good or bad. Driver, you may be on the road a lot, but what kind of legacy are you leaving for your kids? It’s never too late to turn things around. Want to talk about it? Comment here.
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There was a period of time during my working career when I had a terrible boss who was mean and ruthless. As a junior executive with the company, he once fired a supplier and gave the contract to another. His supervisor complemented him for his decisive action, and so he thought firing people was the way to manage. When he came into our department to supervise, we repeatedly watched him zero in on someone, give him a hard time, and then fire him. Periodically, to make himself not look so bad, he’d buy the department gifts in order to try to gain their respect. Most of us in the department could see through what he was doing, and the bribes didn’t work.
Many of us often try to “buy” our way in life to make us feel better about who we are and what we are doing. Yet this way of life lacks integrity and others will see right through it. Are you a person of integrity? Let us know if you’d like to talk further about this. Comment here.
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When I was in basic training, the government issued a rife to me and then proceeded to teach me how to use it effectively. First, I learned to sight the rifle in so that the barrel lined up well with the target. Then I needed to learn to shoot at these targets from various positions. I kept hearing the phrase, “A miss is as good as a mile.” This meant that even if I almost hit the target, but missed it by only a fraction of an inch: I may as well have missed it by a mile. In many ways, many of us miss our target in life. We aim for wrong goals and spend time and money trying to find better targets. There is a remedy for this and it is a personal one that involves a significant relationship. Would you like to know more? Let us know. Comment here.
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Recently, while at an outdoor music festival, it was hard not to notice the number of trucks being used to help make it a successful event. Everything from food, ice, showers, and musical equipment came in or were made available on trucks. What would have happened had these trucks and drivers not been available to offer their services? Driver, being available to do your job is critical to keeping things running smoothly for businesses, events, and other people. Yet much more significant is your availability to your family. Being on the road for days and weeks at a time can make this particularly difficult for you. However, by planning ahead and using your days off wisely, you can offer a priceless service to those you love. If you need help in this area, give us a call. Comment here.
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Many years ago, as one of his first jobs, my dad worked with a local trucking company servicing and refueling trucks. Often, after he finished working on more than his share of trucks and had them parked and ready for the next delivery, he would bring his own car into the garage to service and polish it. When the owner visited one evening and surveyed the scene, he verified that all the trucks had been properly serviced; he then asked my dad if he would wash and polish his prized ’58 Thunderbird. Dad earned the owner’s trust and respect by exhibiting good work ethics. You never know who is observing you on the job; for your own wellbeing and that of your family, do your job to the best of your ability. Comment here.
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No one needs to be taught how to lie. It comes naturally to us. Listen to any small child, and it will soon become evident that the child will lie to circumvent authority to prevent being punished for some infraction of rules. Today’s society seems to support lying to accomplish whatever end is desired. We use euphemisms to avoid calling a lie what it really is. We call it a “white lie”, or “stretching the truth”. Driver, don’t believe it. It’s wrong to lie. Sometimes it seems hard to tell the truth, but better to live in truthful reality than always covering our tracks to uphold a falsehood or live in hiding. We face that challenge daily, but how would you like to live in peace with the freedom of a clear conscience? Comment here.
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Crimson Tide from Alabama, and their coach, Nick Sabin, were the national champions of college football last year. Sabin voiced his opinion recently regarding the activity of certain football agents toward college players. Many of them have broken the rules when recruiting new players and many of schools are on the hot seat lately because of this type of activity. Sabin went on to say that ultimately the players should be held accountable, but these less than honest agents should be penalized. Sabin feels that there is much more to life than materialistic goods. I agree with him and applaud his stance. Maybe more of us should think outside of our own wallet with a willingness to help others. Do you help others, or do you always hide your wallet? Let us know if we can help. Comment here.
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