Haste makes waste

Haste makes waste 

"Then Pharaoh sent and called Joseph, and they brought him hastily out of the dungeon. But Joseph [first] shaved himself, changed his clothes, and made himself presentable; then he came into Pharaoh 's presence. (Gen.41.14 AMP)

Too many of us are too in a hurry to make it. Nothing truly great happens in a hurry. It takes time, process, planning and then execution. We are so in a hurry that our haste create waste. 

Pharaoh sent for Joseph and he was brought out of prison in a haste. That hasty actions were on the part of Pharaoh's officials. Joseph knew better. He did not allow their haste rush and push him. He found the time to shave, change his clothes and made himself presentable. Only after he had done this did he come into Pharaoh's presence. 

A lot of people lost out because they did not make themselves presentable. People see you before they meet you. They judge you, accept or reject you before they accept or reject you. Egyptians do not like beards, so it was instructive for Joseph to shave. He could not appear before Pharaoh in prison clothing so he had to change. 

What is it that your employer like? What is it that your customers want? Do it. You will not buy your own product. Some people want to sell what they like when they should be selling what the market wants. Presentation is key. Don't be in a hurry, take your time, success meets preparation. Haste makes waste. 

Good day,
Have a great day today,
Emmanuel Okoro,
(aka Mr. Lift) 

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