5 Things 4 2014: #3 Be On Time
Ever here that if you are early you are on time and if you are on time you are late? Punctuality is a simple thing you can do that speaks volumes. No one likes to wait for someone or something, especially in business or on a date. There was a study done once that said one of the major indicators of success is punctuality. Is it hard at times, yes however you can do it.
First commit to being early by 5-10 minutes. This will give you a lot of leeway if things happen such as traffic, that slow mofo that somehow has all the time in the world, or that long long light that always turns red when you are in a hurry.
Next, keep organized. A lot of time is spent finding or looking for things because they are not ready. Also holding a calendar digitally, is has its significant advantages. Not only entering the location can give you a time estimation, it can also help you save time in a crunch to load the directions or make changes right from your smartphone. Google Calendar is great.
Additionally, plan ahead so you know where you are going. Before navigation, we used to all make sure we knew where it was. Now with navigation, we just assume to find it on the way. It is always better to make sure you know generally where you are going. Check it out on Google maps. Great estimator.
Be realistic on time. It is pretty common to underestimate how long it takes to do something. We think it takes 15, but its 25. An hour is good enough, but you look at the clock and almost two hours has passed by. Give yourself some buffer for errors, snags and unexpected issues. If you finish early, then take the time to rest, or review your schedule and make adjustments. The key is to start and stay on time.
If nothing else works, let that person know you will meet them 5-10 minutes later than you actually will meet them. This also gives you sometime. Commit to being punctual again and watch your success soar.
First commit to being early by 5-10 minutes. This will give you a lot of leeway if things happen such as traffic, that slow mofo that somehow has all the time in the world, or that long long light that always turns red when you are in a hurry.
Next, keep organized. A lot of time is spent finding or looking for things because they are not ready. Also holding a calendar digitally, is has its significant advantages. Not only entering the location can give you a time estimation, it can also help you save time in a crunch to load the directions or make changes right from your smartphone. Google Calendar is great.
Additionally, plan ahead so you know where you are going. Before navigation, we used to all make sure we knew where it was. Now with navigation, we just assume to find it on the way. It is always better to make sure you know generally where you are going. Check it out on Google maps. Great estimator.
Be realistic on time. It is pretty common to underestimate how long it takes to do something. We think it takes 15, but its 25. An hour is good enough, but you look at the clock and almost two hours has passed by. Give yourself some buffer for errors, snags and unexpected issues. If you finish early, then take the time to rest, or review your schedule and make adjustments. The key is to start and stay on time.
If nothing else works, let that person know you will meet them 5-10 minutes later than you actually will meet them. This also gives you sometime. Commit to being punctual again and watch your success soar.
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