Have you ever heard something like this when asked someone to do something: "I will do it as soon as possible!" ”
This kind of vague answer is often meaningless, said is not said, and will not help the progress of the matter in the slightest.
Those who do things seriously do not say "as soon as possible".
"As soon as possible" is just a tactic when postponing work, underperforming, or breaking promises, and is a major cause of failure for a team that is interdependent and needs to complete tasks in a timely manner.
"As soon as possible" is a colloquial expression for incomplete commitment. It is for people who are more willing to give uncertain promises than people who can communicate clearly and effectively with them.
"As soon as possible" does not carry details and timelines, and also shows indifference to the promises and responsibilities of others.
"As soon as possible" is a form of ambiguity, and at the end of the day, more work is often required than the time limit is specified at the outset. You will put in more labor to "as soon as possible," and anxiety and related conflicts will follow.
If every commitment and every conversation were clear, we would be much more efficient, wouldn't we?
As an example, if you desperately need a cure for a deadly infection, would you rather hear "I'll get it to you as soon as possible" or "You'll get it at two o'clock this afternoon"? The efficiency of work and the therapeutic agent of stress depend heavily on the exact deadlines we anticipate, and it is not enough to just count on "as soon as possible".
Try asking yourself this question: In life, do I often make things vague to avoid responsibility?
What price have I or others paid for unclear or incomplete commitments?
Margaret Thatcher said:
"Your thoughts determine your language, your language determines your actions, your actions determine your habits, and your habits determine your destiny."