Stopping For Directions

Men are often stereotyped for being hardheaded navigators behind the wheel, and perhaps rightfully so. We men (and women to a lesser extent) cannot seem to get out of our own way when it comes to consulting a knowledgeable source for direction, despite the endless pleas coming from our passenger seats.

What is it about stopping for directions that is so difficult to overcome? If you're like me, having to admit you're wrong does not happen gracefully; if you asked my wife riding in my passenger seat, she'd tell you it rarely happens at all! Whether we're challenged by direction or driven by pride (or both), we are compelled to finish what we started and we don't want to have to stop.

That is, until the evolution of GPS navigation. Now, your Garmin (for you GPS users) or Google Maps/Siri (for you smartphone navigators), or MapQuest (for those of you still using a dial-up modem), is always on and available. It is no longer a question of whether you know where you're going, because with this tool, you do, by default.

The same can be said for the Marking Condition Index® (MCI). It's the equivalent of the Garmin or Siri (sorry MapQuest users), except the MCI gives you insight into how safe your markings are, what needs to be done right now, and what can be done later. An MCI at your airport will tell you:

Where you are,
Where you need to go, and
How to get there

You'll know what is out of compliance (before anyone else does, including your wife) and you'll have a plan for correction, plus you'll save money in the long run. It's simple, it's reliable, and you don't even have to stop what you're doing to get it done!

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