About the Author
Former Journalist
Lily Parker
Hi, I’m Lily Parker from the Planet Life editorial team. As a former journalist, I’ve honed my research skills, and I’m passionate about exploring global cultures. I write about unique traditions and fascinating customs from around the world. My goal is to spark your curiosity and show you a different side of the planet.
Always a little late
On a morning in Los Angeles, photographer Noah Reyes was once again accumulating “just five more minutes” of delay. The distance was short, preparations quick, traffic lights a matter of luck. Convinced of this, he overlooked the “actual time” spent charging equipment, formatting SD cards, and searching for parking. Small errors snowballed, and by the time he arrived, his heartbeat and voice were ragged, his first words failing him. The director’s expression darkened slightly, and the set’s atmosphere grew tense. To break this cycle, Noah opened his notebook and wrote down each reason for his tardiness as a “specific action.” He decided to stop imagining five minutes and start using the “measured 13 minutes” from his stopwatch.
— Tips : Starting today, I’ll measure the entire process. I’ll note the actual time for each step: waking up → getting ready → packing → departure → parking → check-in, then add a 15-minute arrival buffer to the total.
