Safe Harbour On Both Sides

Safe Harbour on Both Sides Only those who are sensitive about time can prove themselves efficient. Those who prepare early are the ones who arrive on time. Those who start getting ready at the last minute are always late—and such people are often left behind. In this world, no person has full control over everything. There will always be unpredictable situations—often caused by others. You may plan something, but something entirely different happens. That’s why the only reliable way to be on time is to start preparing a little early. When making a plan, always include extra time for potential delays. This little piece of wisdom can help you avoid many unnecessary interruptions. Otherwise, Edward R. Murrow’s words may become true for you: “Difficulty is an excuse which history never accepts.” Many people fail to complete important work—and then say, “What could I do? I didn’t have time.” But that lack of time was caused by earlier misuse of time. A shortage of time is always the cost of wasted time. Dr. Brewer put it perfectly: “Those who misuse time the most are the ones who complain the most about not having enough of it.” All India Radio, New Delhi, 11-12 March 1982.