The issue of punctuality is critical when the activity is a shared one. Every minute counts. Each latecomer robs the whole group of time to work together. Taking time seriously shows courtesy. You are part of a greater picture that includes everyone with whom you share a purpose. Showing up for class on time, I tell my students, is their first big step in becoming an improviser. Timeliness applies equally to couples, families, and companies. And don’t forget to be on time when you are by yourself. Treat your own time as valuable. Benjamin Franklin reminds us that “time lost is never found
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