Just a moment to do it - buy a mouse for grandson's new computer - no big deal. I declined the "extended warranty" for only $5.99, asking if I could just bring it back if it didn't work. Well, actually, no. Only within 14 days. And today is the 7th, so if it doesn't work, what do we do with Christmas being 18 days away, not 14. With the manager's intervention, and lots of reluctance, I left with the mouse and a certificate. Not much caring. My concern was just an annoyance.
Brown's prediction? They are soon to go the way of BlockBuster! There was a hollowness to the whole matter.
On the way, I drove past a small mechanic shop that has been servicing and rebuilding Volkswagen Beetles for over 30 years (maybe more). They have established themselves as reliable! Trustworthy! Economic stresses really don't "collapse" the fundamentals. You live in this area, drive a Beetle, they're your friend.
Remember what Jesus said: "...who is faithful in a little...". In all His teachings, there is a fundamental respect for doing the deed well, honoring covenants, being trustworthy.
So many places, doing whatever job is often a matter of minimums, "just barely" attitudes, and avoiding getting caught. Life really gets so much better when we greet each day with the intention of ringing the bell, rather than just getting by.
And as a second thing, it does make excellent business sense. The harder the times, the more we gravitate to those we really trust.
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