11/04/2022
I was with my friend the other day, and she wanted to order for something urgently.
There were two suppliers that she could get it from… One was her usual supplier.
But then she decided to contact the other person.
Why?
Well.. according to her, her usual supplier would usually take a long time to respond. But this was a decisive moment and she needed prompt response. And that was how her supplier lost that opportunity to make money.
You see, time is very expensive, and you cannot afford to joke with it. Time management is a life skill … and anybody who wants to be successful must master it.
Whether you have a business or you are a student or you are employed… this principle applies.
People usually rate others based on how they respond to time. Sometimes, it is an unconscious decision, but it happens.
If you are known to take your sweet time before you get things done, it won’t be long before you start to notice how it costs you opportunities.
You may have very legitimate concerns, granted. But NOBODY cares. If the tables were turned, you probably wouldn’t care. Because you are human.
Instead of making excuses, please focus on finding solutions. If there is one way that people can most assuredly reach you, please put it out there. Whether it is your phone, email, WhatsApp, social media… just make sure you are available especially during working hours.
Please stop joking with your time... And make sure that people around you understand that you value your time, and have them respect it.
Do have a super productive week!