DRIVE TIME IS MY TIME

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by dogtrucker, Aug 28, 2015.

  1. dogtrucker

    dogtrucker Road Train Member

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    What do we do with all those hours on the road? Unlike other jobs, we can improve ourselves while we work. These are some things I like:
    1) I like to sing. I have vocal training CD's. I spend at least one hour per day improving my singing voice while driving.
    2) Audiobooks. So much great literature and educational material available - much of it free!. This really helps pass the time, is entertaining and adds something to me while I'm getting paid.
    3) Make videos. I'm not a YouTuber but I have plenty to say and think I will start recording videos while I drive.
    4) Learn a second language. I just sent away for Rosetta Stone to make my Espanol mas perfecto.
    I know this is not a new idea but it is good to be reminded what a great opportunity this job gives us to multi-task our time toward some skill or hobby that will make us more interesting, more skilled at something or just better educated.

    So, what do you do with your drive time?
     
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  3. Frachand

    Frachand Light Load Member

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    I keep a guitar in the sleeper and practice when I have time.
     
  4. brsims

    brsims Road Train Member

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    I scream at idiots in traffic. And I perfect my vulgar insults.
     
  5. Ougigoug

    Ougigoug Heavy Load Member

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    I have learned spanish, and self control from dealing with all the non sense that come with trucking.
     
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  6. PackRatTDI

    PackRatTDI Licensed to Ill

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    Watch porno and text women who aren't my wife.
     
  7. dogtrucker

    dogtrucker Road Train Member

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    Empathy, but really ...porn is a bit distracting. Is watching all you are doing?
     
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  8. dogtrucker

    dogtrucker Road Train Member

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    Good work! A witty insult is an admirable skill.
     
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  9. dogtrucker

    dogtrucker Road Train Member

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    Groovy! I'm a guitar guy too. Watchya got?
     
  10. dogtrucker

    dogtrucker Road Train Member

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    Since 25% of the population of Mexico has moved to the U.S., learning Spanish seems like common sense to me. Also, I just like the sound of it - rolls nicely off the tongue.
     
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  11. realdesertkickin

    realdesertkickin Heavy Load Member

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    I learned online poker and day trading from the cab...I'll spin the smartphone sideways and park it on my brake knobs, plug it in to the trucks stereo...Actually enjoying stuff Id never use time for not in a truck, like 'dave ramsey' show, financial and real estate stuff...

    I actually thought I was gonna go online poker fulltime, then uncle sam shut it all down..
    I was ready tho..
    Many hundreds of hours listening to lectures on probability and statistics, optimal game play and risk management etc etc, I did all the e-books, all of it

    I trade the Eur/Usd on the stock market on a play money account...Will use real money when i get some!!! LOL

    I sing all the time, I listen to stand up comedy all the time, and am trying to come up with a comedy routine..
     
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