What kind of virtue is respecting time?

Punctuality actually means respecting time, respecting other people's time and respecting one's own time. Respecting other people's time is equivalent to respecting other people's personality and rights, while respecting one's own time is undoubtedly valuing one's own life.

For those who have read the fairy tale "Cinderella", I wonder if you have noticed this detail: before Cinderella attended the long-awaited ball, the fairy repeatedly told her to strictly abide by the agreed time: "Remember Stay tuned, if you are still at the dance before 12 midnight, even if only for a second, everything will change back to the way it was before: the carriage will turn back into a toy, the horse will turn back into a mouse, and the squire will turn back into a lizard. , the clothes you wear will return to your original old clothes!”

After careful reflection, it turns out that the concept of punctuality exists in fairy tales. It seems that gods also know the importance of punctuality.

Time is precious and limited for everyone. People often say: "Time is money." Therefore, in interpersonal communication, attending appointments on time is the minimum respect for the other party; commuting on time at work is a basic professional quality. Cherishing time and managing your time well is the first step towards success.

Punctuality is a virtue that can show a person's values, view of time and attitude towards life. If you don’t believe it, just look at how the big shots keep time.

Once, former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev was worried that he would not be able to make it in time for a meeting, so he asked the driver to drive fast. The driver refused because he was afraid of violating the rules. Gorbachev simply drove on the road himself.

Sure enough, the car was stopped by the traffic police soon, but the police immediately let the car go. Later, when questioned by the police officer, the police officer said: "Because there is a big shot in the car, I let him go." "Who is that?" the police officer continued to ask. "I'm not sure," the policeman replied, "I just know that Gorbachev is his driver."

This may be a made-up joke, but it also indirectly illustrates the importance of punctuality. important.

Washington, the first president of the United States, was really punctual. He often hosted congressmen at the White House at 4 p.m. to discuss state affairs. When the stipulated time comes, he will start the banquet on time regardless of whether everyone is present, even if he is the only one, often making latecomers very embarrassed. And Washington said unceremoniously: "My chef only asks if the appointment time has arrived, and never asks if the guests have arrived."

There is also Napoleon who doesn't take everything seriously, but has no regard for keeping time. It's not sloppy at all. Napoleon once invited several of his generals to have a meal. When the time came, no one arrived. He ate by himself, and by the time those people arrived, he had already finished. Then he said to the generals: "Everyone, the time for dinner has passed. Now let's start studying things!" If you have a date, you must arrive at the date on time or in advance, without any exceptions or excuses!

In 1998, in order to obtain a venture capital fund, Zhang Chaoyang agreed to negotiate with others at 9 a.m. the next day. At that time, Zhang Chaoyang was not familiar with San Francisco at all. In order not to be late, Zhang Chaoyang downloaded the electronic map of San Francisco from Yahoo to his notebook the night before, and then carefully memorized the route to each destination, because if he took the wrong fork in the road, he might be late for the appointment.

The next day, in order to rush for time, Zhang Chaoyang drove, ate hamburgers, and looked at the electronic map. Unexpectedly, the local workers were on strike, all the subways were closed, the highway was completely blocked, and the entire highway turned into a parking lot.

Zhang Chaoyang was anxious, so he threw the car into the parking lot and ran for 7 blocks before reaching the Bank of America headquarters. But it was still half an hour late, so although the negotiations were successful, the funding was ultimately not secured. Because in the United States, being half an hour late gives the impression that someone who can't even be punctual for appointments, how can he invest in you?

Punctuality actually means respecting time, respecting other people's time and respecting one's own time.

Respecting other people's time is equivalent to respecting other people's personality and rights. Respecting your own time is undoubtedly valuing your own life, because time is the constituent material of life!