The Dao of Doug: The Art of Driving a Bus OR Finding Zen in San Francisco Transit: A Bus Driver's Perspective
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| Rating | : | 4.69 (667 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1452566496 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 206 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-09-11 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
A fun and enjoyable book As neither a muni rider or driver, I was fascinated by the authors observations about the transit system, people, and his own journey to enlightenment as a muni driver. Author Douglas merriweather's attention to details, quest for understanding, and self reflection provides practical advice for muni . If You Commute (in Any City), Read This Book Amazon Customer Whether you take mass transit or drive, either in San Francisco or elsewhere, this book offers philosophical wisdom beyond the overt advice on how to be a better passenger or driver, and how to deal with traffic jams and difficult personalities. Finding Zen is about the art of remaining peaceful and . Susan M. Hager said Interesting --- Learned A Lot!!!. I really enjoyed reading this book, learned a lot fromit, and heartily recommend others to read it.Since my ultimate goal in riding a bus or trolley hasalways been to get from Point A to Point B, I never hadconsidered nor cared for the concerns and interestsof the driver.Dealing with such a variety o
There is much to know about being a bus driver. I like the mix of situational context and life lessons.” - Chad Upham, graduate, Art Center College of Design. This “guidebook” or “rule book” contains material needed to choose your style on how to pay at the fare box and where to stand while waiting for the bus. But as Doug points out, some skills come through experience that takes years to develop. It takes about thirty-five days to train a new employee. “The Dao of things cannot be complete without the Dao of driving a bus. I'd ride with Doug all the way to the Himalayas just to listen to the art of his wisdom.” - David Biddle, author of Implosions of America - A Story Collection “Nice read. Plus a philosophy on how to maintain dignity and peace when the going gets tough