‘Haste makes waste’

By: Bhavesh Aggarwal

The proverb “Haste makes waste” holds true even in today’s fast-paced life. People often rush into things and end up making mistakes that cannot be rectified. Our elders were wise in advising us to think before speaking and taking time for making big and small decisions. Hurrying never leads to satisfactory outcomes and often complicates matters further.

For long-term success, one must be patient and take things step by step. Haste is always dangerous and can lead to disastrous consequences. We are all familiar with the fable of the rabbit and tortoise, which still holds true in the modern world. It is important to give oneself enough time to avoid any negative aftermaths. Haste signifies a lack of self-control, which is a significant barrier to success. It is the enemy of perfection, and thus, one should think and act accordingly. Any kind of hastiness can ruin things that may never be fixed.

The key factor to combat this is planning and organising things beforehand. Planning ensures that things go smoothly and take less time to execute. Haste can cost people a lot, and they may end up not succeeding. The chances of losing things are higher when in a hurry.

Yes, it’s disadvantageous

Haste also impacts one’s health and state of mind. It is a sort of disease that reflects an unbalanced personality without self-control. A person in haste always feels exhausted as they waste their energy trying to complete work quickly and do not care about quality. Mistakes are easily made in a hurry as the mind is preoccupied, making it easy to forget certain things. In student life, trying to compete with peers and working around the clock, but rushing through things can result in a complete waste of time and effort. The road to haste is full of pitfalls, and a balanced approach without haste is key for students to excel.

In conclusion, we must not allow our minds to be in a constant state of haste. We should think carefully, be patient, and keep in mind that unreasonable haste is the direct road to error.