Based on the author himself, tired Mike faces everyday situations and occurrences that he and many others navigate on a day-to-day basis. When taking on some of these seemingly simple tasks, however, other added complications that might not have been anticipated end up happening as well. When reading a story involving Tired Mike the reader learns of why he is always tired but also learns that Tired Mike doesn't allow that to get in the way of him conquering each task.

Michael Martin works in public transportation as a bus driver. Martin gets to meet many different people who all have a story to tell. He has learned of the many differences between all of us through the course of his life, but he has also learned of how much we all have in common, like the need for love and navigating through other emotions, the need to do the very best with the time we have, and the need to rest like Tired Mike.