FYI this is not a BDSM related blog, however, it can be taken into consideration when one lags about completing a task ;)
Punctuality is a necessary habit that must be taught to every person as early as possible. Without it nothing could ever end, everything would be in a state of chaos. It is the mark of a civilized society. It has been rightly called ‘the soul of business’.
In the ordinary living there can be some tolerance of unpunctuality. But it is hard for some people to waste time, so they are often tempted to finish a job before setting out to keep an appointment. If no accidents occur on the way, like punctured tires, diversion of traffic, etc. they will be on time. To be on time is a great quality which is unfortunately not a lot of people possess.
In our daily life, we have to attend to various types of business. This brings us in contact with other people. If we are late, this may cause annoyance and/or worry to them. Punctuality is the key to get success in life. Without it, our life may be a great failure. Hence, we must be punctual to taste the wonderful achievements of life.
It is said that time is money time once gone never returns. Hence, make the best effort of time at your disposal to be punctual. Sometimes people lose the golden opportunity in life due to being late by a few minutes. If you are catching a train, it is always better to be comfortably early than even a fraction of a minute too late. When one is comfortable and isn’t a mess, they attend with grace and mostly with a better attitude towards their destination.
It is not an easy thing to be punctual all the time. Life gets in the way at times. I am a college student that used to be on time all the time until I just got exhausted and stopped caring. I used to always arrive at my destinations or submit assignments as early as I can, I wouldn’t wait until it was the due date to submit anything. If I was supposed to be out the door at a certain time to arrive assuming everything goes well on the road, I will still leave at least fifteen minutes earlier than the time I need. As I said, it gets mentally and physically exhausting. It requires one to exert all the energy to regulate his life, that is if he wants to be punctual in every business. Unpunctuality invites trouble and anxiety – which are all unnecessary negativity to allow yourself to deal with. It is said, “A stitch in time saves nine.” A punctual person and keeps his appointment sure to be held in high esteem by others whether it was at work, school, family, and friends. Everyone will know one is trustworthy because he keeps his words and if any harm went his way, they will know something is not right.
Hence there is no alternative of this quality and it must be nourished by every human being right from the very beginning. Once George Washington told his secretary, “Sir, either you must get a new watch, or I must get a new secretary” The example clearly shows the value of punctuality.
Punctuality is necessary in a civilized and cultured world because it is the base of its all-round development.