Jedi Principles in Business and Life
Posted: Friday, May 11, 2007
by Ken McCreless
RMS1437- "Answer the Call"
A properly trained Jedi Knight is not likely to need to resort to dishonesty in business. Fairness and equity is Jedi Standard Practice. But more often than not we are required to deal with the Jedi's nemesis. Let me tell you about an establishment near my home that I would consider to be a Sith Lord training facility.
As soon as you walk in the door you'll have one or more "associates" pounce on you. Their sale tactics, not only are condoned, but are encouraged by the management, and they are extraordinarily aggressive. One might describe them as insistent, but I call it rude. All they're doing is trying to make a living, but I feel like they are trying to make all of their money off of me. Some time back I purchased a couple of items from this establishment. I made payment arrangements. One month I decided to pay 2 months worth to pay the loan off early. I skipped payment the next month, as I was under the impression I was covered, but I had made a mathematical error and had sent in $6 less than 2 months worth. I was so harassed by their "collections" dept, you wouldn't believe it. They called 15 times in ONE DAY! I was told that I if I didn't "make my account current" I would have to "forfeit the items." My response was "come and get it." When the manager called me (the 15th call of the day) he informed me that only $6 stood between me and a silent phone. Six dollars! I told him that it was a simple, honest mistake, being short that much on my last payment, but I was not going to pay it now, as I had grown quite fond of speaking to them. A Jedi Knight does not compromise his principles, ever. A couple of weeks later I did bring the account current, and a couple of months after that I paid it off early- considerably early. A Jedi Knight keeps his word.
Ken McCreless is just a guy who loves to write, and was born to do so. He is a freelance writer with several projects ongoing, including books and magazines. A huge fan of both irony and history, Ken has dedicated his life and his writing to serve the Lord Jesus Christ.
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