On Time

I wish I could convince you I am on time for every doctor’s appointment, social event, or job interview. The harsh truth is you may have a legitimate reason for being tardy for your appointment (of whatever).  Your lateness says in bold, bright letters to the person you are seeing: “My time is more important than yours. I don’t really care about your inconvenience. Suck it up, and deal with it.”

It’s always best to be at every appointment fifteen minutes early. It’s better to be sitting quietly before you are called in than running in at the last minute. Would prefer someone think of you, “She is the total package. We need her,” or “He is a scatterbrained mess. We better find someone else more qualified.” Which choice will your clothing, body posture and appointment timeliness inadvertently make for you?

Talking about the right moment, everyone has a certain window of time when it is best to make that important decision. Deep in their heart, most people know what needs to be done until fear steps in the way. What are you avoiding? How much fuller will your existence in the world be once the issue is resolved.

Even with appointments that have no set date and time, there is a “shelf life” when it’s best to do everything. Only you know if this important engagement is past due, or right on point (at this moment in time). As the Nike commercial proclaims, “Just do it.”

Don’t be scared you can achieve the best for yourself. You have already won the race. All that’s left now is the celebration.