An expensive lesson

0 - 80 in 8 seconds. Unfortunately, that's not my RPM but the temperature of my car.

The slight rattling in my car has evolved to a monterous noise just overnight. Desperately, i was trying to make it from Cyberjaya (the middle of nowhere) to my mechanic (or at least to Puchong) to check out the problem.

The temperature rise and fall erratically and i had to stop by a petrol station to cool down. But at alas, my car gave up on me in the middle of highway. Smoke and all.

Upon towing my car and checking, the mechanic said the source of the problem was the water pump, which causing the water to cool the engine not being distribute to the rest of them car. Changing that part would only cost RM 200. However, due to the long drive and the heat ... it destroyed most of the interior part of my engine - pistons, gasket etc ... and my car needed a major overhaul (i learnt there's a difference between just overhaul or major overhaul). And it potentially cost me ten times the price, had i fix the initial problem.

An expensive lesson, but i guess that's the same in life. When we fail to fix a minor issue, it'll grow to a major issue and will cost us even more:

• A personality difference issue in a marriage not dealt with will grow into a huge marriage problem, causing pains and hurts to both parties and the children
• A small offense among friends if not resolved by talking will end friendship and causes bitterness
• A small flirt and lust in the heart may grow into a full blown affair or addiction in pornography if not dealt at the root.
• An initial character problem - insecurity, anger, dishonestly, if not fixed will mould and set the path of what kind of person we will be in 2, 5 and 10 years time. By then, a MAJOR Overhaul in life needs to take place ... and will cost so much more.
• A miss-communication in the office or church will lead to mis-trust and silo mentality - affecting the atmosphere, joy and the productivity of the team.

Is there any part of your life that you know that needs fixing? Better do it before it needs a major overhaul.

Ps : Thanks for the birthday sms/ wishes! :) The 30s is the new 20s ...