Haste Makes Waste in Decision-Making
Those of you who are methodical and think things through before acting or responding probably don't have to reflect on the saying, "haste makes waste" too much. But for some it's a hard lesson to learn, especially if you are a quick decision maker. I did look up where the saying came from and it was first recorded in the apocryphal Book of Wisdom around 190 BCE. It says, “There is one that toileth and laboureth, and maketh haste, and is so much the more behind.” Over time it was shortened to the quip we know today. For myself, it's a lesson I've had to learn. I've spent countless hours throughout the years having to go back and redo something or find solutions to problems brought about by being too hasty in my actions or response in agreeing to do something another wants me to do. To be honest, that later problem is more of what I have struggled with in my life. I have difficulty saying no to people so tend to get caught up in their enthusiasm and agree...
awww...my son's little critter likes cantaloupe! :)
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~Nadine
Terri....what is it?? Is it a squirrel? How did it get there!!
ReplyDeleteElizabeth, it's Emily's pet dwarf hamster.
ReplyDeleteTerri - just to say I was really moved by the Matthew West video - passed it on to Bob - who showed it in church today as part of this mornings sermon [all about our attitude to money and possessions] So THANK YOU so much for posting it [and thank the Lord for His perfect timing!]
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Angela, I'm so glad he was able to use that. It has such a powerful message!
ReplyDeletethat is too cute!! That little fellow seems to like your daughter too.
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