Promptness has many benefits: it's indicative of being responsible and respectful. Employers love it when their employees arrive before they're scheduled and begin their duties on time.
When I was going to Indiana University (my whole 14 months or so), Bobby Knight was the basketball coach. Coach Knight taught a couple of classes and I heard he was extremely strict about time. In fact, rumor has it that once class began, his lecture hall door was locked and you didn't get in beyond that point. Now that's real life at its best.
When you start to value your time, it becomes a bit aggravating when others don't follow the same policy.
How is your on-time record? Now, be honest...are you REALLY on-time? Are you rushing in at the last moment, disoriented, disheveled and disorganized...daily!? Has your employer had the "get here on time" talk or we'll have to make other arrangements pow-wow?
If being tardy for the party has become your middle name, I've got great news...there is hope!
This is one of those topics where someone in the crowd says, "you know, it's not rocket science!"
Here are some ideas:
1) If you're always 30 minutes late for work, starting tomorrow, leave 1 hour earlier...unless you need to allot more time for bad weather.
2) Start preparing for tomorrow the day before.
3) Begin making a things to do list, preferably the paper kind. Don't get me wrong, I love smart phones, but have you ever spent too much time on the phone, laid it down and thought, "I didn't do what I started to do..."
Do these three things every day for the next month and you, your friends, family, and employer will love the new you so much, you might even get a raise!
The welcome mat is always out for you at samprindle.com. Please drop me a line, say hello, or leave a question or comment, anytime. Hey, how about now? There's never been a better "time"! :)
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