The Overcomer

By Lynn Pearcey Introduction There’s a street adage that says if a brother is looking for a good haircut, all he needs to do is walk in a shop and find the barber with the worst-looking head. From there, ask how many he has in front of you, and then patiently wait your turn. The same theory applies to sisters looking to get their hair pressed, laced, teased, or styled. Peruse the shampoo bowls and find that one stylist with a hairdo that’s due for a redo. When you see her, make sure she sees you because that’s your girl. If you’re having car problems, big, small, or somewhere in between, pull up to the repair shop and find out who drives the car in the worst shape. Once you do, toss him your keys; no need to tell him what you hear when you crank, how it feels when you turn his way or accelerate past a certain point: he heard you coming a block away, just toss him those keys –he’ll take it from there. What do all these people have in common? It’s simple: they’re so busy caring for and bringing out the best in others that...