🛠️ The Exhaust Fan Conundrum
Fix it or Replace it?
The exhaust fan wasn’t working. So, I called the electrician. His answer: “You’ll need a new one.”
But something felt off. A little digging, and I found the real issue: A worn-out capacitor. A ₹50 part.
🔍 What’s the Lesson Here?
If I hadn’t known better, I would’ve spent 30x the cost. And that’s the point:
To make better decisions, you need to understand how things work.
Not just in machines — in life.
💸 The Cost of Not Knowing
You either:
- Pay with money — by replacing what could’ve been repaired
- Pay with time — by figuring it out yourself
- Pay with trust — by hiring someone who truly knows the system
But someone has to understand the system. Or else, you’re always guessing.
🔧 Repair vs. Replace
This applies to more than exhaust fans.
- A broken routine
- A struggling relationship
- A team that isn’t aligned
Do you fix the core issue, or just swap the surface?
Replacement is faster.
But repair builds resilience.
🌍 Sustainability Starts Small
We talk about sustainability. But are we practicing it?
Every time we replace what could be fixed — We waste a little more. Money. Resources. Energy.
Knowing how something works isn’t just efficient. It’s respectful.
🧠 Final Thought
You don’t need to know everything. But you need to know enough to ask better questions.
Because without understanding, you're always at the mercy of someone else's diagnosis.
Fix or replace?
The answer starts with curiosity.
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