12 Sept - WOD

Too low to get under

One thing that I've come to realize throughout my lifetime is that 95% of the time, the outcome of any project is directly proportionate to the level of investment expended on that project. In other words, I've usually gotten exactly what I paid for. Whenever I have invested ample finance, time and effort into a job, the results have been top quality. In contrast, those times when I've settled for makeshift or sub par resolutions, I've gotten burned. In most cases, I eventually had to shell out more money to have the same services provided again by a professional.

Are you one of those folk who always tries to save a buck by 'getting the hookup'? Do you often seek the services of "jack-leg" mechanics who claim to be able to fix any problem for pennies on the dollar? If you are this type of individual then it is likely that you are also the type of person who is accustomed to spending additional funds to re-do projects. Don't get it twisted; I'm not saying that occasionally you won't find quality service at a lower price. It is important to note however that this will obviously be the exception; not the rule. If you tend to cut corners on major projects, then you probably should not be too surprised when the quality of the finished product does not meet or exceed your expectations.

You remember that $60 Fendi purse you purchased in the salon? Nah, it wasn't your lucky day, you just copped a "knock off". Oh yeah, the guy you paid $250 dollars to paint your entire house will probably not take the time to tape before he paints your walls. As a result you will either have to conduct 'touch up' work yourself or pay someone else clean up his substandard work. Sorry to inform you but that neighbor who replaced your brake pads for cheap forgot to mention that there were five screws left over when he finished the job. Chances are those screws were necessary. No worries though, clearly you'll have that project completed correctly... just as soon as you decide to spend the necessary loot to have the job redone PROFESSIONALLY. Stop taking shortcuts on major chores. Or if not... then at least stop getting upset when your results are inferior. Be blessed.

Corey R.