Safe Harbour On Both Sides

Why Time Matters A man once joined the army as an ordinary soldier. Later, he was promoted and became a high-ranking officer. While sharing his life experience, he said: “The reason for my fast progress in the army was just this habit of mine—if I had to report for duty at 10 o’clock, I would be ready by 9.” At first glance, this might seem like a small thing. But in truth, it is a very important principle. This is one of the secrets behind success: valuing time. Time holds great importance in life. The more punctual a person is, the more they progress. In fact, the only way to avoid many failures and problems is to stop wasting time. Someone rightly said, “Try to reach the station before time, and your train will never leave without you.” Imagine you have to catch a train that departs at 10:03. The journey from your home to the station takes 30 minutes. If you leave just five minutes before the train time, thinking, “There’s no need to go early,” then any unexpected delay—traffic, weather, or some other obstacle—could make your 30-minute journey take 40 or 50 minutes. And you miss your train. But the one who sets out early never misses the train. The person who aims to arrive exactly on time often ends up hearing: “The train has already left.” Punctuality isn’t just about being on time—it reflects preparedness, discipline, and quick thinking.