July 14, 2014
Best Investment Ever


I'd like to share a moment in my life that still makes me smile. I was at a tire store a few months ago having service done on my truck. The manager, at the next kiosk, was helping a young lady who appeared to be about 6-7 months pregnant. Her car was, shall we say, very tired. She needed a new tire as the wires were sticking out of the rubber. The manager was being exceptionally professional by keeping everything very low key as to her not being able to afford a new tire. Her quivering lip trying not to cry from embarrassment made me a believer in her story. (I am a 60/40 pessimist.)

The manager incredibly offered her 'terms' for paying for the new tire. If she could put $20 down on a $79 tire, he'd be happy to go ahead with the transaction. I overheard all of this as I was only 2 feet away. I collected my keys, receipt, and went to my truck. I have been in her position before, dead broke and no one to help. I returned with a small sticky note and a $20 bill concealed in my hand and passed it to the manager. The note said to apply this money to her bill. Twenty bucks! A measly $20 is all it took to put a huge smile on my face. She never knew who did it. The manager was stunned.

I just walked out with a spring in my step. A measly $20 is not so measly when you are up against it. This I know firsthand. I wanted to write to you and say that the $20 has given me way more inner true joy than any $100 bar tab, $135 dinner check, $80 toy, or just about anything else I can remember. Giving feels good. Now, I know what Christmas is really supposed to be about. Too bad most people only think of it as 1 day a year. I even emailed the tire company and told them of their super manager; a class act. Funny how the best things don't seem to cost much or anything at all.

Damon

 

Posted by Staff at 10:59 AM