HASTE MAKES WASTE

The proverb ‘Haste makes waste’ is true. Acting on any situation

without a moment’s pause for repercussions may lead to outcomes
regrettable in hindsight. Why not pause to give our actions a thought/
reflection before doing or even saying things.

As an example, when we lose something in school, the first thought

would turn to our immediate neighbour (classmate) or the most
mischievous person who plays pranks, in class. If we blame them
immediately on realizing without checking to ensure other alternatives
for the same, it would make for haste and may lead to loss of friend or
loss of one’s face, if it turns out otherwise! The reasonable thing would
be to give the matter a thought with a cool head for other possibilities
and then act on it.

Also, it is very normal for people to act in haste in adverse situations. It

is very important that one takes a few seconds to collect one’s thoughts
and then act. When people are blamed for or accused of something or
someone says something wrong about them or their loved ones to their
face, or even shouted at for no fault of theirs, it is still wise to give a
moment’s pause before acting or reacting to the same. Easier said than
done. But if one reacts in haste in life, it may lead to waste or hurts
more often than not. So developing the discipline of thinking things
through before acting or reacting, is the best way to be on the winning