One of the oldest medical realities is that, “Most things will be better by morning.” Is that really the truth? Well, no it's not; but the intention of the statement is to remind us all that how you look at what you see can affect the outcome. If you go to bed thinking you'll feel better in the morning, chances are you probably will. To me, this is a good example of being able to see beyond your current situation to a broader truth. It's what I like to call perspective.... Read More

Hello everybody out there in this improving marketplace!! Finally sounding like things are going to get better for a while, and we're all ready for that. My subject this go-round has to do with our younger generation Millennials.

You have heard me tout their marvelous abilities and proclivities. They are wonderful young people who are smart, willing and eager to be a part of our workplace. And I continue to tell us older folks that we need to listen to and learn from them. At their young age, they have already forgotten more about this new technology than we are going to learn in the next ten years! So, kudos to the young folks. We love and honor you. ... Read More

One of the oldest realities of humankind is the reality that you empower the very things you resist. We surrender our own personal power to the very things we are fighting against. Now that seems strange, doesn't it? Why is that so?

Years ago, some drivers taught me a little learning model I've been teaching ever since. It's called my Event - Focus - Expand - Control - Model. It goes something like this:
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Hello everybody. Hope you're doing well and that things are going reasonably okay for you and yours. Thought I'd say a few words about Christmas this time around. As you may recall, I used to be a Methodist Preacher, and Christmas was always a big big event in the church. For preachers, it was a real pain, because believe it or not, Christmas brings the worst out in a lot of folks. ... Read More

Greetings all. I know we're all trying to get things moving in the right direction and I also know that when we're busy being busy, we get ourselves in a danger zone because our focus falls on what we've got to do next instead of what we need to do now. Not lecturing; just observing. ... Read More

Hello again everybody. Hope things are beginning to look up for you and yours. Like many of you, I am hearing a lot more about the turnaround than I am seeing, but I take it on faith that things are improving. Kinda like the ole owner operator who said, “I hope I break even. I sure need the money.” Well, maybe breaking even is an improvement, and we’ve all seen worse. ... Read More

Hello gang: Hope you are one of the fortunate few who is seeing signs of a real turnaround in the trucking industry. Most haven't. There is still lots and lots of uncertainly and a real reticence to make long term decisions.

I recall that cute story of the Little League coach that walked out to the mound to relieve his pitcher. The young fellow looked at his coach and said, "Ah, come on, coach, I struck this guy out last time." and the coach said, "Yeah, but this is the same inning." I know that for a lot of my truckers, this inning has lasted a really long time. ... Read More

Hello All: Dan Baker here. Since this is my first Blog contribution, I will begin by saying that I am flattered you're reading this, and hope it makes sense. As you know, I am a speaker, facilitator and consultant to the trucking industry, and have been doing this for over 30 years. I love doing what I do, and would do it for free if I had to. Some of you have heard me tell the piece of advice my dad gave me years ago when he said, "Danny boy, choose a job you love and you'll never work a day in your life." And you know, in a world where most people hate five days to have two days they love, I am a pretty lucky guy. ... Read More