My last post, Learn to Estimate Time Accurately, detailed the first critical step in the quest to overcome tardiness and never be late again. However, accurately estimating time is only valuable when you plan ahead. If you know how long it takes to get from your bed to your desk, but you fail to have [...]

I could also title this “Stop Kidding Yourself”. I’m sorry, but you can’t wake up, shower, dress, grab breakfast, grab your stuff, and leave the house in 20 minutes. You also can’t quit applications, shut down your computer, pack up, and leave the office in 2 minutes. You can’t drive across town, get seated, eat a nice lunch, [...]

My last post, 10 Things Your Tardiness Says About You, provided a short list of things others may think of you when you’re late. Those statements ring true for me because I have been on both sides of the tardiness coin.
Yes, for most of my life I was “that guy”. The guy who was always late [...]

Being punctual is critical no matter what your job. Whether you’re a student or an executive, a sales rep or a job hunter, being late says more about you than you probably realize. Because you may not be aware of the negative message you’re sending, I thought I should give you a list to consider:

I [...]