When we travel by aeroplane, it is vital to factor into the unexpected flight delay. We were scheduled to leave Taiwan at 8am. But due to flight delay with unknown reason, we have to wait. Although it is said the new boarding time is 10am, it is not confirmed. In the end, we are arranged to fly to Kota Kinabalu via Kuala Lumpur. By the time we reach our destination, it has to be tomorrow morning.
In view of the situation as above, I normally schedule myself with ample time between events that needed our participation. This arrangement has at least two advantages, that is, to deal with flight delay, and enough time for rest prior to attending a function.
Although the above arrangement can be perceived as a waste of time, it is not true. The waiting time is not wasting time. Instead, it is a preparation time including taking necessary rest so that we can become better participants of the event. Comparatively, poor performance can often be due to rushing attitude. Hence, flight delay is not necessary be bad, but it can be good for those workaholics or overly-driven people.
当我们乘飞机出门时，有必要考虑到航班可能会延误。我们原定于早上八点离开台湾，但由于航班延误，我们不得不等待。虽然据说新的登机时间是上午十点，但尚未肯定详情。最后我们被安排经吉隆波飛往亞庇，预算抵达时已经是明天清晨。
鉴于上述情况，我通常会在参与的活动之间安排充足的时间。这种安排具有至少两个优点，即一旦航班延误，不太会影响要参与的活动，同时有足够的休息时间。
虽然上述安排可能被视为浪费时间，但事实并非如此。等待时间並非是一种浪费。相反的，它是一个预备时刻，包括了必要的休息以便我们可以成为更好的参与者。相比之下，表现不佳往往是由于匆忙的态度。所以航班延误并不一定是不好的，对于那些工作狂或是过于自我催逼的人来说，这可能是好事。
