Do it right (or skip it)
If you don’t have time to do something right, you won’t have time to fix it. Commit to doing it right or don’t commit to begin with. The alternative is to take on tasks when you don’t have time and then build a reputation for shoddy work or being late.
What do you do to make sure you can meet your commitments?
Hopefully, my questions cause you to reflect on your own thinking, relationships or choices. Maybe I even inspire you to make positive changes.
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