Author of Uberful Life and Stand-up Comedian Robert Field details how listening to passengers led to a book, and why self-awareness is the key to mastering “pivoting without remorse.”
Welcome to No Doubt, Let’s Go, the podcast dedicated to finding the agile mindset in everyone’s everyday process. Our first guest is author and comedian Robert Field, who reveals his unique approach to getting stuff done, both on stage and off.
In this episode, Robert and Coach Reggie discuss:
1. Uber Driving as a Social Experiment: Robert views himself as the “bartender in the car,” providing a non-judgmental space where passengers open up and share their stories. He explains how actively listening—and not just checking a box—allowed him to “flip the script” and gather material for his book, Uberful Life, and his stand-up comedy.
2. Perceptions of Homelessness and Fear: The conversation delves into the sensitive topic of homelessness. Coach Reggie shares his personal story of experiencing homelessness, which informs his view of it as a combination of choice and acceptance. Robert relates an anecdote about a passenger whose perception of homeless people was driven by fear and societal norms, contrasting that fear with the greater danger of distracted drivers.
3. Agility and Self-Awareness (Kaizen): The discussion anchors these experiences to the agile mindset. Robert shares his practices, including micro-meditation and yoga, as tools for maintaining self-awareness. Coach Reggie ties this effort to the concept of Kaizen, or “relentless improvement”. Ultimately, the agile problem is helping people break through their protective “bubble” and escape the “illusion of control” that prevents them from living their better life.
Tune in to discover why Robert believes processing disappointment quicker makes the future easier, and why “pivoting without remorse” is central to effective action
