#59 Pursuing the Trucking Dream: Joe Lee's Journey to Health and Happiness on the Road

Have you ever wondered how a lifelong dream can blossom into a fulfilling career, even amidst life's challenges? Meet Joe Lee, a passionate trucker whose journey from carpentry to the open road is a testament to perseverance and transformation. Joe's heartfelt poem, Living the Dream, encapsulates his unwavering love for trucks—a passion ignited in his childhood and reignited in his 40s. Join us as Joe shares his story of overcoming personal losses and initial resistance to chase the trucking dream, proving that small, consistent steps can lead to big changes.
Joe opens up about maintaining a healthy lifestyle on the road, highlighting challenges like DOT physicals and lifestyle adjustments. His candid discussion on managing blood pressure through better food choices and small changes offers practical insights for others navigating similar hurdles. By prioritizing home-cooked meals, Joe's approach underscores the mental and physical benefits of committing to healthier living, even in a demanding profession like trucking.
Discover strategies for a healthier, happier life on the road, from reusable kitchenware to managing grocery shopping on the go. Joe's story resonates with anyone striving for long-term lifestyle improvements, emphasizing mindset shifts over rigid diets. Learn how a positive outlook and new motivations can sustain progress beyond initial goals. This episode inspires those eager to pursue dreams while embracing healthier choices, mile by mile, and finding joy in the journey.
Joe Lee, a member of the Enjoying Life OTR Facebook group and a valued Lead Team member, reflects on the trucking community, encouraging others to pursue their goals.
Living the Dream, a touching poem by Joe Lee, reflects the journey of rekindling a childhood passion:
"Living the Dream" When I was a young boy eight, maybe nine I helped to fix a big truck that was down for a time, when the last bolt was tightened and the fluids were all filled. Then came the moment it was time for the key. The man in the shop said hey boy, and he tossed it on over to me. So I climbed in the cab and fired it up, with the hum of the motor, the smoke and the smell. I'll never forget it. I remember it well.

As I sat there in the cab just holding the wheel, I thought to myself man, I love how I feel. I pretended to drive it with excitement and joy, and a dream came alive inside that young boy. Well, I've done many things in my life since that day, and although that dream faded, it never went away. Every time a rig passed me and rolled on its way, there was a voice in my head that said maybe someday. Well, here

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