The essence of punctuality arguably, cannot be
overemphasized; it is actually a key factor to succeeding in life. Punctuality
stems from a well- instilled self-discipline in any individual that is addicted
to it. It’s a feature everyone must desire to possess. Little wonder, William
Shakespeare says, “Better three hours
too soon than a minute too late.”
On the other hand, one may actually get stranded and
as a result, get deprived of just little duration of time required to thrust
one to the early-comers’ side. Many at times, one could imagine a countdown to
the last minute in a hurry to get the right thing done. Thence, what is next?
When it becomes apparent that you are not going to beat the deadline; when the
time required getting an aspect of a work done is running out and you still
have many aspects to cover; when the time table says 3 p.m. and you are so
certain that you will arrive ten minutes behind the stated time. What do you
do? Do you throw in the towel and pity your misfortune or you proceed against
all odds? You never wished and planned to be late right from the start; will
you still get the task done, summon courage and continue the race?
I heard someone share a very inspiring story on a
television program few months back. He wanted to purchase a machine from a
foreign company but unfortunately, he was told sales was over. Just as
expected, he was sad. Yes! Sad but not deterred! He said he thought to himself
that there should be another mean. You know what he did? He wrote the company,
giving them cogent reasons why he needed the ware. Few weeks later, he got what
he wanted. He was later told that the machine sold to him was the only one left
in the company. He wouldn’t have gotten that. Would he? He got it because he
didn’t see a deadline as a stopping force. he wasn’t sure he would get it
either, he just hope something could be done. No one in the company knew him,
yet, his request was acknowledged because he believed he’d better give a try despite
being late than give none at all.
Truly, some deadlines must not be breached; some
deadline one just can’t beat. In such scenarios, all we need do is see
beyond the last minute and believe that it is still not late to get it done.
Most times, we get too depressed because we can’t make it to a desired spot at
the stipulated time; we get knocked down emotionally because of the phrase, “Time
up!” Time
up does not mean over; pull yourself together and get yourself back on track.
There
are still lots to be done; discover where more and even better opportunities
abound. Alexander bell, the inventor of telephone says, “sometimes
we stare so long at a door that is closing that we see too late the one that is
open.” How factual his words are!
Do you also agree that something like time factor
really exist? Some people are submerged in the notion that time is a
determining factor in everything one does. Of course! They say age is a
determinant too; that at a point, you just have to stop; give up your dreams, relax and
just enjoy the sight of other people achieving theirs. That actually shouldn’t
be! All you have to do is break the jinx! Beyond the time people expect
you to entertain dormancy, lots can still be done. “It is never too late to be what you might have been”- George
Elliot. Don’t be frightened! Don’t fret!
Beyond the deadline; after closing time; beyond the last minute, if
you are still breathing, you can still make it!
Have a fantabulous week!
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