Change Your Thinking, Change Your Life: How to Unlock Your Full Potential for Success and Achievement

PRACTICE LOMBARDI TIME
When Vince Lombardi took over the Green Bay Packers, the players
had developed the habit of not showing up until the last moment
for games or buses. Often they were late, and everyone had to wait.
So Lombardi introduced “Lombardi time.” This was defined as 15
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minutes earlier than the scheduled time. Eventually everyone began
arriving early, and the problem was solved.
You should go onto Lombardi time as well. Make a habit of
punctuality by resolving to be on time, and then practicing it over
and over until is natural and easy. Less than 2 percent of people are
punctual, and everybody notices it, one way or the other. Make it a
game to be on time—or better yet,
early
—for every appointment.
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