Lessons Learned from my Lyft Driver
During a recent trip back home, I struck up a conversation with the gentleman driving the car, Gopalreddy. After talking about his time in America and his home in India, we discussed everything from farming to computers. When I began to explain my passion about mentorship and teaching people the importance of it, he immediately brought up advice he’d received from his first mentor when he started driving. His examples were applicable to all of us and it’s amazing the lessons we can each teach each other. 1. Be patient in all situations. Gopalreddy stated once a passenger was running late. He jumped in the car and started barking for him to go faster. He said, if I drive faster then I might get a ticket. If I get a ticket then you may be 30 minutes late, and not five. Plus, then I’ll have to pay the fine for speeding. Please, do not push your failing to plan onto me. 2. Be polite. It does not take a...