“We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them.” – Albert Einstein

And thus, starts the typical cycle in America(and Canada too). I got myself into this mess, and I can get myself out. No, I don’t need anyone to show me a better way. I already know it. I just need the right circumstances to implement it. I just need something good to happen to me, so that I can change my ways. I just need this first. I just need that first.


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As of my typing this, I’ve been at home for nearly 2 weeks. Nothing really going out from where I am. But, I can afford it, since I’ve done well with my budgeting. However, I’ve forgotten something quite important while at home. Hydration.

When I’m on the road, I’m always refilling my water bottle. It’s a habit. But, when I’m home, I don’t have the same habit ingrained in me. So, here I am, almost 2 weeks in to being at home, and JUST NOW, I’m realizing why my stomach is tightening ...

This post is for those who have quite a few pounds to lose. Maybe it’s 50lbs. It could be 75lbs. Hell, you may have 100lbs or more to lose, before you’re looking and feeling healthy again. So, with such a high number, are you feeling discouraged? Are you thinking that it’s too much to lose, and that it will take too long? Well, let’s break it down with real life numbers.

As of the date of this post, it is August 16, 2010(although I admit, I typed this out over a week ago). ...

You’ve been looking at yourself, and noticing that expanding waistline. It’s not what you used to have. It’s not want you want to have. So, what are you going to do about it?

First off, analyze your liquid intake. If you drink pop, stop. Quit cold turkey. Switch to water. Or, if you’re like myself and can’t handle the taste of water, make better decisions than what you have been.

When I made the switch from pop to something healthier, I switched to diet iced ...

I’ve discussed budgeting a few times before. I’ve said that budgeting is one of the most important things a person can use to get themselves out of debt. However, there is a category that should be on EVERY driver’s budget. Blow Money.

Following a budget can be quite stressful. Especially if this is something new to you. So, you’ve looked at your expenses, and looked at your income, and decided you will allocate every dollar NOT going to expenses, into getting rid of your debt. ...

Driving all day long sure can make one’s body start to seize up. The uncomfortability factor starts to ratchet up after a few hours of straight driving, and keeps on increasing as the day goes on. So, what can you do about it?

Quite simply, take your load check/tire check time to do more than just check your load and tires. Walk around the truck and trailer briskly, 2 or 3 times, to get the blood moving a little faster throughout the body. Then, do a little bit of stretching. ...

I’m not sure how it happened, but it would seem that the wages for drivers has gone down over the past few years. So, quite a few drivers are having problems making ends meet on their wages. Now, if you don’t care for driving anymore, then you may as well find something else to do, as you’ll probably have more success in another area, if you like it more. However, what if you still love driving for a living, but need more cash?

Although it’s not an easy endeavour, it is always ...