Managing Anger During Unexpected Tire Change

[TheLawnRanger]

The post about anger on this site earlier today reminded me of an incident I'm somewhat ashamed of. There was a time I had a blowout when I was in a hurry to get somewhere. A store security camera recorded my behavior. While this is not me at my best, if this helps someone I think this will be worth it. Here is a clip from the security footage. Don't let this be you.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ezPNmAEmZ2Y

 

[Lolvoguy]

OP did you also happen to bend the tire iron with your bare hands?

 

[Dave9]

What is it with people in society today that think we're not supposed to show emotions, or at least only nice politically correct ones?

Meh, if you want to get mad at how some idiot designed something, or that the monkey at the tire shop torqued your wheels to 250 ft lbs, go ahead and let off some steam. It's better than keeping it bottled inside then some trigger event lets it all out at once, or to start drinking. Just make sure that if you lash out, it is only at the person responsible. That person has it coming to them, Everyone else does not.

 

[TheLawnRanger]

Originally Posted By: Lolvoguy
OP did you also happen to bend the tire iron with your bare hands?


It was from Harbor Freight. No big deal.

 

[NHGUY]

That's how the Hulk started,a flat tire on his Japanese import and once the green man came out,it wound up rolling down an embankment...

 

[fdcg27]

This was a lesson for you.
Dollar and cents reason to really get there?
Uber or Lyft and come back to your vehicle later.
Easily delayed appointment?
Phone call with details and a reschedule.
There's no reason to get all mad and stressed over an easily solved problem.
As someone said to me years ago, if it can be fixed with money then it isn't all that serious.

 

[ArrestMeRedZ]

I find once I turn green, I tend to over torque the lug nuts resulting in warped rotors.

 

[deven]

I want my 2 minutes back....

 

[AZjeff]

I didn't watch your video but question why/how it would end up on Youtube. I certainly wouldn't post something like that of myself...

 

[SirTanon]

"Don't make me buy oil at full price. You would like me when I have to buy oil at full price"

 

[KJSmith]

Originally Posted By: AZjeff
I didn't watch your video but question why/how it would end up on Youtube. I certainly wouldn't post something like that of myself...



He didn't.

 

[mx5miata]

Geee wiz now I know how stupid I look when I act out

 

[maxdustington]

Originally Posted By: fdcg27
This was a lesson for you.
Dollar and cents reason to really get there?
Uber or Lyft and come back to your vehicle later.
Easily delayed appointment?
Phone call with details and a reschedule.
There's no reason to get all mad and stressed over an easily solved problem.
As someone said to me years ago, if it can be fixed with money then it isn't all that serious.

You have to stand by your van (or car, truck)

 

[maverickfhs]

Originally Posted By: fdcg27
This was a lesson for you.
Dollar and cents reason to really get there?
Uber or Lyft and come back to your vehicle later.
Easily delayed appointment?
Phone call with details and a reschedule.
There's no reason to get all mad and stressed over an easily solved problem.
As someone said to me years ago, if it can be fixed with money then it isn't all that serious.


You are a wise guy

That's worth something and debatable: As someone said to me years ago, if it can be fixed with money then it isn't all that serious

 

[4WD]

Originally Posted By: TheLawnRanger
Originally Posted By: Lolvoguy
OP did you also happen to bend the tire iron with your bare hands?


It was from Harbor Freight. No big deal.


Classic !

 

[The_Nuke]

Originally Posted By: deven
I want my 2 minutes back....


You can have 15 seconds, that’s it, take it or leave it.

If you had to spend 120 seconds watching that before you realized what it was, you should get out more.

 

[AZjeff]

Originally Posted By: KJSmith
Originally Posted By: AZjeff
I didn't watch your video but question why/how it would end up on Youtube. I certainly wouldn't post something like that of myself...



He didn't.


Even worse to call yourself out.

 

[deven]

Originally Posted By: The_Nuke
Originally Posted By: deven
I want my 2 minutes back....


You can have 15 seconds, that’s it, take it or leave it.

If you had to spend 120 seconds watching that before you realized what it was, you should get out more.