Go the distance

I was quite impressed by a little thing my daughter's kindergarten teacher said to explain why she was so behind schedule getting the class to the computer lab. She explained that they were busy doing a thing and she didn't think she should put a premature end to what they were doing when it was almost done.

I have this mindset alot of the time and it is exactly why I do not even start lengthy projects. I do not want to end before I am done simply because my time was up.

On the flip side I think this might account for the actual effect that has been named Mormon Standard Time. Often, I have battled with myself regarding my nature to be there regardless and that whole story someone told me about a man who chose to be clean and be late. They say, "better late than never." But, I wonder at that wisdom sometimes. People set deadlines and schedules intentionally and if you miss the roll call it might mess everything up.

But, that was why I loved what this teacher said. It was like saying, it is better to do something correct than half-baked to fit a silly schedule. I hate it when for instance you start to get fixed up, but do not have time to do it right. You end up looking like you tried and failed, when you skill was exceptional, it was time that you lacked.

Oh, my dad would say that you know the schedule, time doesn't  change,  so do not attempt a thing if you cannit do it well.

Now, in the situation with children it is nearly impossible to budget time properly. So I applaud her decision in this sotuation. I hope it teaches the kids to finish what you start.