Currently I am a driver for Lyft. For me right now, rideshare driving is a means of paying the bills while I work toward my goal of becoming a fulltime stock options trader. It would be very easy to allow driving to become mundane and something to be dreaded. But this morning while driving I had a conversation with myself where I questioned my attitude about the role. How can I move my mindset away from maximizing income toward serving my passengers better? How might I make the rider's experience with me more interesting, unique, meaningful or even fun? What might that look like? The idea that I brainstormed was to create little sketches on 3"x3" squares of paper each morning to give to each passenger at the end of their ride. Something uplifting, inspiring, or fun.
With this in mind, I absolutely love what you shared around the concept of ichigo ichie. Thank you so much!!!
What a fantastic idea, Martin! No matter how this evolves, it is the start of art making. And art often takes us to mysterious places. No big promises, no grand vision, just little art that makes the tiny experience of ride share remarkable. I can’t wait to see your evolution.
I've recently started speaking with my drivers more often.
Chances are that I'm leaving or headed to something fun. It's pretty stingy to hold on to that when the guy putting in work could use a little glimmer of goodness to brighten the day.
I forgot when I have subscribed your blog, but, the 2 posts of "Amazing Conversations with Anyone" seems like a 一期一會 for me, especially in the end of 2024. It helps me reflect on how I interacted with people this year. Your suggestion is great for introverts like me.
The joy of sharing an interest can break the routine of transaction interactions.
The timing of this newsletter is perfect!
Currently I am a driver for Lyft. For me right now, rideshare driving is a means of paying the bills while I work toward my goal of becoming a fulltime stock options trader. It would be very easy to allow driving to become mundane and something to be dreaded. But this morning while driving I had a conversation with myself where I questioned my attitude about the role. How can I move my mindset away from maximizing income toward serving my passengers better? How might I make the rider's experience with me more interesting, unique, meaningful or even fun? What might that look like? The idea that I brainstormed was to create little sketches on 3"x3" squares of paper each morning to give to each passenger at the end of their ride. Something uplifting, inspiring, or fun.
With this in mind, I absolutely love what you shared around the concept of ichigo ichie. Thank you so much!!!
What a fantastic idea, Martin! No matter how this evolves, it is the start of art making. And art often takes us to mysterious places. No big promises, no grand vision, just little art that makes the tiny experience of ride share remarkable. I can’t wait to see your evolution.
Hey Martin,
I've recently started speaking with my drivers more often.
Chances are that I'm leaving or headed to something fun. It's pretty stingy to hold on to that when the guy putting in work could use a little glimmer of goodness to brighten the day.
I forgot when I have subscribed your blog, but, the 2 posts of "Amazing Conversations with Anyone" seems like a 一期一會 for me, especially in the end of 2024. It helps me reflect on how I interacted with people this year. Your suggestion is great for introverts like me.
一期一會 on Substack. Nothing can beat that.
Thanks for this! Great message.
Thank you, Colleen! Hope you are having a great holiday season.