Jim Berlin’s “Thought For The Day” (TFTD)
We update this page daily with miscellaneous quotes, comments and musings from Jim Berlin, the founder and CEO of Logistics Plus. These daily thoughts illustrate Jim’s passion for excellence and touch on everything from business and politics to logistics and life. If you’d like to receive Jim’s “Thoughts For The Day” in an email message every day, just enter your email address in the “Subscribe to our website updates” field on this page and we’ll add you to our subscription list (you’ll also receive our periodic News & Notes website updates).
Way The Wind Blows
“You don’t need a weatherman to know which way the wind blows.” -Bob Dylan
Steps We Take
“Destiny is not created by the shoes we wear but by the steps we take.”
Fighting A Battle
“Everyone you meet is fighting a battle you know nothing about. Be kind. Always.” -Robin Williams
When I Get There
“I started out for God knows where. Guess I’ll know when I get there.” -Tom Petty
Most Important Visitor
“A customer is the most important visitor on our premises. He is not dependent on us. We are dependent on him. He is not an interruption to our work. He is the purpose of it. He is not an outsider on our business. He is part of it. We are not doing him a favor… Read more »
Real Strength
“Nothing is so strong as gentleness, nothing so gentle as real strength.” -St Francis de Sales
Don’t Waste Mistakes
“Do not waste any mistakes; learn something from them.” -Sachim Ramdas Bharatiya
A Thousand Words
“A thousand words will not leave so deep an impression as one deed.” -Henrik Ibsen
Attitude Problem
“The problem is not the problem. The problem is your attitude about the problem.” -Captain Jack Sparrow
On The Way Up
“Be careful who you step on on the way up, as you will likely meet them again on the way back down.”
The Current Market
“This current market is made for creative geniuses and mad scientists.” -Duncan Wright
100% In Control
“You can’t control the outcome, but you’re 100% in control of the effort.”
Ships In Harbor
“A ship in harbor is safe; but that is not what ships are built for.”
A Fountain
“Reach out your hand if your cup is empty. If your cup is full, may it be again. Let it be known there is a fountain that was not made by the hands of men.” -Jerry Garcia