Can I Have It For Free? It Worked! Thank You Rich Hall.

For a good life work with good people. Tim, Chris, Tanya, and the rest of the staff at Chapel Hill Tire, on Franklin Street, Carrboro, NC,  always treat me well. So, I asked, “Can I have it for free?” Chris said, “Sure!”

Hi folks, welcome!

Headed for Cleveland Clinic and winter weather, so had to have a rear wiper blade replaced.

The best self-help book I ever read was written by Rich Hall. It makes you laugh when you want to cry. What better solution to pushing you along the rocky road of emotional growth?

Rich Hall recommends that you always ask, “Can I have it for free?” when faced with a purchase, because you never know your luck. I tried it today at my local garage, Chapel Hill Tire, as they were installing a new wiper blade on the rear of my old truck, in preparation for my drive to The Cleveland Clinic tomorrow.

The best self help book that you will ever read, because you’ll laugh out loud.

I do a lot of business at this particular repair shop, and suddenly Rich Hall’s advice popped into my head. So, seeking out the manager, I said, “Hi Chris, that wiper blade, can I have it for free, maybe as a Christmas present?” He replied, sure, and shook my hand, saying, “Merry Christmas and have a great trip. I hope everything goes well in Cleveland.”

Well, that was nice! A little kindness goes a long way, especially before aortic surgery.

The basis of Rich Hall’s book is the four tire philosophy, which is designed to bring your life (well, car) into balance. Excellent metaphor.

Furthermore, it’s one of the funniest books I ever read, better than the balanced sequel to  ‘Fire in the Belly‘ and ‘Iron John‘. So, if you feel the urge to buy a drum and sit in a sweat lodge with 20 other lonely guys, just read ‘Fire in the John‘. I’m a great believer in emotional growth, as long as you don’t start taking yourself too seriously.

Happy trails, and remember, “Can I have it for free?”

-k @FitOldDog

If you start to feel that your manlification is getting out of control, just give this one a read. Even better than The Kentucky Fried Movie for martial artists.