I watched that Running Man episode so enjoyably that it suddenly came to mind and made me write. Nothing more.
I'm just going to write about how I tried this and it worked for me.
By nature, I've never been early anywhere.
School, academy, appointments, even the military (huh?!)
But there's one life pattern I picked up and made into a habit through a superior (who might appear occasionally?) I met at my previous company who taught me many things.
Arriving at work earlier than the scheduled time!
That's the medicine I'm selling today.
'Why does that person come in an hour early?'
'No way, they only sleep 3-4 hours a day?'
'Today the bag is here but the person isn't?'
'Where are they and what are they doing?'
We only worked together for a year, so it's more regrettable but perhaps that's why it struck me so intensely.
One day, I suddenly went to that empty seat after they left, and for some reason, the competitive spirit arose that I should try this too.
Since then, I try to come at least an hour early, or at minimum 30 minutes early, almost every day.
No, anyone who works should do this.
What's good about coming to work early?
You Gain Margin
This is the biggest reason. Obvious, but not obvious.
If you come early and start working, it loses its meaning.
For example, if I come an hour early, I spend about 10 minutes preparing coffee and snacks, about 30 minutes reading a chapter of a book or studying English, about 10 minutes spacing out, and the remaining 10 minutes checking emails that came overnight while scheduling my day's work before joining the standup meeting.
When I come 30 minutes early, even if I skip one or two things, I always spend 10 minutes checking work before entering work hours.
What's the difference?
There's a famous quote from Baemin's CEO Bongjin Kim:
"9:01 is not 9:00."
It's a phrase that contains many things depending on how you think about it.
I've witnessed multiple times that people who don't keep the basics have no opportunities and lower their own value.
Your Expression Brightens
Interestingly, when you have margin, your expression brightens as a positive cycle. Because your day is organized in your head, you're confident and assured when anyone asks. That stance naturally affects interpersonal relationships.
Think about it. How good can the expression be of someone who was just crammed in the subway from hell, ran in breathlessly to avoid being late, and joined the standup catching their breath? And what about the people watching such a colleague?
Considering that half of most company work is relationships and communication with people, by coming in a bit early, you've already crossed the threshold, haven't you?
Today's meetings at what times, lunch appointments with whom—these things get reminded and you become less scattered. You can focus during meeting times too. Ultimately, these small things one by one naturally come across as trust to colleagues.
There's a Higher Probability of High Daily Satisfaction
Same context. As troubles in relationships with people decrease, so do chances of getting red-faced or stressed.
Not only that, by grasping the day's work intensity efficiently before starting, you know in advance when you'll catch your breath, enabling appropriate energy distribution and time management. Through this, you come to physically learn about your concentration, work capacity, and yourself.
I didn't plan to write long, but it got rambly.
The conclusion is that time is equally given to everyone, but how you greet it can completely change the feeling.
Just try it for one week.
How long will you keep having a boring, annoying, bewildering company life?
Arriving at work earlier than the scheduled time!
Try this medicine once,
And become someone who leads your precious time.
In that process, new routines, communication, and processes will emerge.
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