I can still remember the day I woke up in a panic. It was November 24, 2008, around 4 o’clock in the afternoon. For a moment, I thought I was late. For the previous four and a half years, my life had been planned out by college football coaches in fifteen-minute blocks. Meetings, workouts,...
Can I be honest? Punctuality is something that I have struggled with. Some people just seem to have it down. They have it together. Others have to work for it…or worse, they may be continually three minutes, five minutes, or (you fill in the blank) minutes late. I want to give some encouragement...
Punctuality is commonly understood as being on time. However, there are many facets to this trait, if used consistently that can make a vast difference in how you spend your daily 24 hours. Keep track of time. It’s easy to get caught up in an activity and lose track of time. Set limits for...
Does it ever seem like there are not enough hours in the day? And if so, why is that? With the invention of automatic washers and dryers, dishwashers, automatic bill pay, automobiles, airplanes, and devices we carry in our pocket that are more powerful than the computers that put Neil Armstrong on...
Not long ago I heard a speaker summarize 10 characteristics that require zero talent: Being on time Work ethic Effort Body language Energy Attitude Passion Being coachable Doing extra Being prepared For the sake of time, I am only going to focus on the very first characteristic, “Being On Time”....
Punctuality. A sometimes overlooked piece of the character puzzle, punctuality deserves our ardent attention. Theodore Roosevelt is quoted as saying “Nine-tenths of wisdom is being wise in time.” (quotationreference.com) I believe you’ll see why this is so important as we dive into...
