Chapter 49: Arrive ten minutes early
"The while we keep a man waiting, he reflects on our shortcomings."
French Proverb Punctuality is a sign of discipline and respect for others. Without
it, you might come across as slightly offensive, even if you are the nicest person
in the world. Of course there are cultural differences. For example, while in
Mexico and Spain people are very relaxed about punctuality, in Germany not
being punctual is seen as highly unprofessional and might ruin your chances in
any endeavor. Here is another great tip from Talane Miedaner’s book, “Coach
yourself to success” which I have made into a habit: be punctual not to be
especially polite, but instead for myself. This is because when I started being
punctual I noticed that those ten minutes made me feel a lot better and gave me a
lot of peace of mind. When I arrived at a place, it wasn’t in a rush and I actually
had ten minutes to compose my thoughts and get used to the environment, and
instead of feeling rushed I felt very relaxed. I also feel very comfortable,
professional, and polite when I arrive 10 minutes early. In fact I now feel
uncomfortable when I arrive just on time.
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