“You have 3 currencies — Knowledge, Time, and Money. When you need one, use the other two to get it.”
A Tree Branch on I-66:Sometimes a Glance at the Instructions Is All You Need
Ever heard of the Project Management Triangle?
It says you can only optimize for two of three things at any given time.
Fast. Cheap. Good.
Pick two.
Simple. But profound.
This week I came across another principle that hit just as hard.
You have 3 currencies — Knowledge, Time, and Money.
When you need one, use the other two to get it.
Often we overcomplicate life and business.
But simple principles make each situation less daunting.
Let me show you what I mean.
Today we were driving down I-66 in the rain.
Visibility wasn't great.
Out of nowhere — a tree branch hit our vehicle.
We didn't know what happened at first.
Then I saw green leaves spread across the windshield.
The passenger wiper was gone.
No windshield damage.
Just a missing wiper and 2.5 hours left to our destination.
We stopped at the nearest AutoZone.
The salesman pointed me down the aisle — most expensive first, cheaper as you go.
I grabbed a mid-grade windshield wiper.
In the parking lot another gentleman was doing the same thing.
I opened my package and glanced at the instructions.
Universal fit. Hook style. Got it!
Removed the broken plastic from the old wiper.
Secured the new one.
Done.
The other gentleman was still working on his.
Eventually he went back inside for help.
Sometimes a little knowledge saves you time and money.
That's the triangle working in real life.
We made it safely to our destination.
Later the sun hit the hood just right.
That's when I noticed three dents and abrasions.
The Jeep can be repaired.
We're fine.
Here's the lesson.
In that moment I used what I had.
A little knowledge. A little money. Just enough time.
Problem solved. Keep moving.
No panic. No overcomplicating it.
Just pick two. And go.
Here's the thing...
Life and business work the same way.
When something unexpected hits — and it will — break it down.
What do you have? What do you need?
Use one currency to get the other.
Cheers!
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