"Un magicien n'est jamais en retard ni en avance il arrive précisément quand il le souhaite"

This quote is all about timing and confidence. It suggests that being punctual isn't necessarily about adhering to others' schedules but about having control over your own. It's saying that a true master of their craft—like a wizard—doesn't rush or delay; they do things exactly when they intend to, and that’s always the perfect time.

Imagine this: You're Gandalf in "The Lord of the Rings," rolling up to Bilbo's birthday party. When he finally arrives, someone comments on his timing. Gandalf's response isn’t about excuses or explanations. He simply says that he arrives exactly when he means to. And that’s the thing—he's not stressed about being late or arriving before anyone's ready. He’s confident in his timing.

This idea isn't just for wizards or fantasy. Think about Steve Jobs. He had a knack for launching products that seemed to hit the market at just the right moment. The iPhone, for instance, wasn’t the first smartphone, but it arrived at a time when technology, consumer readiness, and market conditions were perfectly aligned. Jobs wasn’t following someone else’s timeline; he trusted his own sense of timing.

So, how can you bring this wizard-like timing into your own life? First, trust your own judgment. If you know you need more time to perfect something—a presentation, a project, even a dinner party—take that time. Don’t rush because you feel pressured by external expectations. Second, practice confidence in your decisions. If you believe in your timing, others will too.

Let's say you've got a big work presentation. Your boss gives you a deadline that's tight. You could scramble to meet it, stressing yourself out and delivering something that's less than your best. Or, you could have a conversation with your boss. Explain that to really nail it, you need an extra week. When you do this, you've got to be confident. Believe in your own timeline and communicate it clearly.

I remember when I was in college, I had this massive paper due. I was a master procrastinator, but I always trusted my last-minute work. One time, I started a paper two days before it was due. My friends thought I was nuts. But I knew my own rhythm. I stayed up late, fueled by coffee and adrenaline, and turned it in just in time. It wasn’t early, but it wasn’t late either—it was right when I meant to hand it in. And guess what? I got an A. Now, I’m not saying procrastination is the key—definitely not. But knowing your own pace and being confident in it is.

So, next time you feel the pressure to rush or the guilt of running late, channel your inner wizard. Trust that you have your own perfect timing. And when you do, you’ll find that everything falls into place—precisely when it means to.