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if you're on time you're late

If you’re on time you’re late !

Posted on February 18, 2020November 2, 2020 by Kimaya Kolhe

Last week I registered for a one-day workshop for some upgrade in my technical skills. After registration process, I got a confirmation email.

I went through all the details of the program agenda. It was perfectly designed and was as per my expectations.

But what made me more impressed was the line at the end of the email. It was ‘If you’re on time, you’re late.’
OH ! I loved that. The trainer had started the training right at that moment by warning all the candidates. I really loved it.
I have seen people who never values someone else’s time whether it’s a normal meet with friends, a date, a conference meeting or a dinner party. They will always keep others waiting.

This mail was showing that the trainer himself is professional and strict with the timings.
Even in my office, when I schedule a training for my students, some of them would always arrive late. And I start the lecture keeping a buffer of time so that they should not miss much.

This mail made me realize that I should also value the time of those students who arrive early. I decided that I will also expect ‘punctuality’ from the students coming for my lecture. It would help me too, for being ready and prepared before time.

Workshop experience

I got really panic to reach before time. It happens right? Even if you have the habit of getting up early, and start your day at the right time; such restrictions make you confused about your own ability to get up on time.

And I tell you, I could not sleep properly out of the fear of being late. The message ‘If you’re on time, you’re late’ kept ringing in my head like the wind-chimes rings consistently with the flow of wind.

Anyways, I got up well before time and reached before time too. I was happy that I made it. See, the actual training was not yet started, but I felt very positive and confident about myself as if I had achieved the first step which was told.

I was impressed that the presentation was already there on screen & the coupons for the refreshments and lunch were provided at the gate only. There was no scene of volunteers running here and there to make any last-minute arrangements. There were no ‘mic test- 1-2-3’ , ‘hello hello 1-2-3’ scenes and to my surprise the mike-speaker arrangement was ready.

‘If you’re on time, you’re late’

So the whole atmosphere over there, created a different impact on our mind. The workshop started perfectly on the time provided in the mail. And the door was shut.

Those who came after that, were sent back politely with full refund.
I really loved the way of the trainer. He precisely chose the candidates in his workshop who respect him and his time.

If you don’t value your time, no one else will.

This experience taught me a lot of things.

value your time

Are you so busy ?

Everyone likes to equate busyness with importance. Having a hectic schedule just signals that you can’t prioritize, or say “no,” to unwanted tasks.
It’s really challenging to follow the timelines. But we have to learn the art of turning challenges into opportunities.

Be respectful to others

Being on time is about respect. It signals that you value and appreciate the other person.

If you don’t respect the meeting’s participants, why are you meeting with them? Right ?

My boss once discussed the same with all my teammates that being late is as similar as stealing. What he wanted to say is, you expect to be paid for not even being present.

He further said that sometimes a true emergency happens, but we should try to give a very detailed account of why you were late, apologize, make sure the other person knows that you take it very seriously.

I have learnt that I have to take the responsibility of my time and my life too.

And decided that I value my time immensely and want to show respect for other’s time as well.

It is the only possession that we have and will never get back once it’s gone.

Because, if you are early, you are on time. If you’re on time, you’re late.

And being late is simply not acceptable. Isn’t it ?
Don’t waste yours or someone else’s time. Be there, where you said you’d be.

Conclusion:

There is nothing worse than walking into a meeting apologizing. So fight hard to reach ‘on time’. And you very well know what ‘on time’ means.

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49 thoughts on “If you’re on time you’re late !”

  1. Nileema says:
    June 4, 2020 at 12:59 PM

    My parents always taught me “Time is Money” from childhood and I follow it in my life, and truely speaking It gives me fruitful results.
    The concept of time explained by u is really valuable.

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    1. Kimaya Kolhe says:
      June 4, 2020 at 1:03 PM

      Thank u so much dear ????

      Reply
  2. Sula says:
    April 9, 2020 at 1:36 AM

    “Being on time is about respect” – that pretty much sums it up!

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    1. Kimaya Kolhe says:
      April 9, 2020 at 10:00 AM

      Yes. You said it????

      Reply
  3. Zoe says:
    April 1, 2020 at 9:54 PM

    I always try to be early, even if it means killing time for a while. There’s nothing worse than being late!

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    1. Kimaya Kolhe says:
      April 1, 2020 at 10:31 PM

      Well said ????

      Reply
  4. John William says:
    March 8, 2020 at 9:10 AM

    This is so informative post.

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    1. Kimaya Kolhe says:
      March 8, 2020 at 9:48 AM

      Thanks John ????

      Reply
  5. Jamie Tutson says:
    March 5, 2020 at 3:40 PM

    These are honestly words that I live by. I think it’s extremely important to respect other people’s time and not be late.

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    1. Kimaya Kolhe says:
      March 5, 2020 at 3:54 PM

      Yes. That’s true Jamie.

      Reply
  6. Ting says:
    March 5, 2020 at 12:19 AM

    I’m really bad at time management. This is something I know i need to work on. Thanks for hsaring

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  7. kidneyfornikki says:
    March 4, 2020 at 11:40 PM

    I have always been the type that typically woke up before my alarm so I usually don’t use it. I tend to get places early when it’s just me. With others, it may vary! Good post!

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    1. Kimaya Kolhe says:
      March 4, 2020 at 11:57 PM

      Thanks ????

      Reply
  8. Traci says:
    March 4, 2020 at 10:24 PM

    Time is such a valuable thing and being early is just respect.

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    1. Kimaya Kolhe says:
      March 4, 2020 at 10:41 PM

      Well said Traci ????

      Reply
  9. Joanna says:
    March 4, 2020 at 9:40 PM

    I don’t like it at all when people are late and when I have to wait for them. Poor planning is no excuse for being late. I always aim to get somewhere at least 5 minutes before.

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    1. Kimaya Kolhe says:
      March 4, 2020 at 10:53 PM

      That’s true Joanna ????. We really need to value everyone’s time.

      Reply
  10. Raksha Nagaraj says:
    March 4, 2020 at 9:10 PM

    Wow such interesting read. I am always ahead of time when I have meetings.

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    1. Kimaya Kolhe says:
      March 4, 2020 at 9:16 PM

      Thanks Raksha ????

      Reply
  11. aisasami says:
    March 4, 2020 at 7:46 PM

    It is interesting to hear the presenter’s explanation of his quote. We are told that we always have to be time or else. But to be told you are late if you are on time, that is a new way of thinking.

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  12. ansh997x says:
    March 4, 2020 at 9:03 AM

    Value of time, not many understand. Thanks for this post.

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    1. Kimaya Kolhe says:
      March 4, 2020 at 9:15 AM

      Thanks ????

      Reply
  13. Miss Millennia Magazine (@MissMillMag) says:
    March 3, 2020 at 11:07 PM

    Our time is very important. Let us really value it and spend time wisely

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    1. Kimaya Kolhe says:
      March 3, 2020 at 11:08 PM

      Well said????

      Reply
  14. Mariyam says:
    March 3, 2020 at 10:35 PM

    It’s so important to value one’s time and the same goes for the others.

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    1. Kimaya Kolhe says:
      March 3, 2020 at 10:44 PM

      That’s true dear ????. Time is such a powerful thing. We should really value it.

      Reply
  15. momelite2 says:
    March 3, 2020 at 8:20 PM

    I absolutely agree. I always try to be just a little bit early when I have appointments.

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  16. SiennyLovesDrawing says:
    March 3, 2020 at 6:08 PM

    i never never thought before if you’re on time you’re late, luckily since young I have been trained by my late dad to always be early for 5mins ????

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    1. Kimaya Kolhe says:
      March 3, 2020 at 6:27 PM

      ???? That’s a great habit dear.

      Reply
  17. Amanda says:
    March 2, 2020 at 10:07 PM

    Great post! My husband and I are early whenever we have plans. We’re usually the ones waiting on people, which can definitely get frustrating at times.

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  18. chirpybrains says:
    March 2, 2020 at 9:18 PM

    Wow, that trainer definitely know how to engage his/her students. This post reminds us to respect others’ time also. Very inspiring and nicely written!!

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    1. Kimaya Kolhe says:
      March 2, 2020 at 9:23 PM

      Thanks. Really that trainer taught me a lesson for lifetime ????

      Reply
  19. FOODHEAL says:
    March 2, 2020 at 8:47 PM

    I hate waiting for someone and i find it disrespectful to be late. This post is great and makes one consider the other party with respect

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    1. Kimaya Kolhe says:
      March 2, 2020 at 9:02 PM

      Thanks ????

      Reply
  20. dianahkristine says:
    February 29, 2020 at 6:42 PM

    This helped me change the perspective of keeping time

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  21. T V Mohite Patil says:
    February 27, 2020 at 6:48 PM

    ????????

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    1. Kimaya Kolhe says:
      February 27, 2020 at 6:53 PM

      Thank you so much sir ????

      Reply
  22. Abhishek says:
    February 20, 2020 at 7:13 AM

    That one line os a killer!
    Nice post.

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    1. Kimaya Kolhe says:
      February 20, 2020 at 7:36 AM

      Thanks Abhishek ????

      Reply
  23. downaspenlane says:
    February 20, 2020 at 2:17 AM

    I’ve always liked the idea of being seven minutes early everywhere I go. Then I’m all settled before the activity, meeting, event begins. Great post!

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    1. Kimaya Kolhe says:
      February 20, 2020 at 5:59 AM

      ????

      Reply
  24. sipsandsidebars says:
    February 19, 2020 at 6:59 PM

    Totally agree with this. I haaaate being late, and don’t understand regular tardiness! Great post!

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    1. Kimaya Kolhe says:
      February 19, 2020 at 7:03 PM

      Thanks ????

      Reply
  25. crystal says:
    February 19, 2020 at 5:07 PM

    Yes, my motto. I’m early everywhere I go. I’m so punctual it scares my kids, LOL. Thanks for sharing.

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    1. Kimaya Kolhe says:
      February 19, 2020 at 5:15 PM

      LOL. That’s the good way to teach good habits to kids, by implementing itself and not by telling.

      Reply
  26. Leena Tapase says:
    February 19, 2020 at 12:32 PM

    Wow….wonderful subject to be talked about and everyone should be made aware of… I M JUST MOTIVATED, MOTIVATED AND MOTIVATED.

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    1. Kimaya Kolhe says:
      February 19, 2020 at 3:29 PM

      ???? Thanks Thanks Thanks Leena ????

      Reply
  27. Anuradha tonpe says:
    February 18, 2020 at 11:13 PM

    Nice

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    1. Kimaya Kolhe says:
      February 19, 2020 at 6:48 AM

      Thanks ????

      Reply

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