Driving rules for life

In the 1990s, I did some business in the Pacific Rim. Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore, etc. were booming and outstripping their infrastructures.

This was apparent on the roads, which were packed with vehicles, and not just the lanes. The white lines between the cars were occupied by scooters and mopeds, which didn't stop the cars from straddling them or darting across to any open space.

I didn't even try to drive there and commented on this to a cab driver. He replied that there are only two rules for driving. Nothing behind you matters. And, make the most of anything in front of you.

Good rules for driving there and not bad guidelines for life.