Yep, I broke one of the
cardinal “guy” rules. I received the
latest updates for the GPS system in the truck, but rather than slap the CD in
the drive, I read the instructions. I
know…I know. Real men do not need to
read instructions. Well, maybe real dumb
men don’t.
In the case of my GPS system,
if I did it wrong, it could damage the system to the point that it might have
to be replaced. So let’s apply a little
logic to this scenario. Read the instructions and upgrade the system properly,
or not read the instructions and damage the system to the point of replacement
to the tune of $2,500. I’d rather be a
smart man with $2,500 in my pocket than a manly man forking out $2,500.
There have been numerous
times where I did not read or follow instructions only to see a less than
favorable outcome. I’ve shot my mouth
off rather than following the internal instructions of thinking before
speaking. I put a dent in the sheet
metal on one of my Harleys because I did not put a towel down prior to working
on it, even though it was recommended in the instructions. I’ve drank adult beverages while on meds even
though the instructions in bold said not to and my big ass ended up on the
floor at the house.
Instructions can be anything
from a manual, a self-help book, or even advice from a friend or parent. In their simplest form, instructions are
another vehicle for learning new things. For me, learning something new each
day expands my knowledge and gives me tools that may help someone else down the
road. Remember, instructions are your
friend.
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