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What does it mean?
A humorous way to express that being late earlier than usual is still being late.
In plain terms
I was earlier than before but still late.
What can you take from it?
Even early lateness is still lateness.

Where it applies

  • arriving at meetings
  • scheduling
  • casual plans

Putting it to work

  • planning ahead
  • setting alarms
  • communicating delays

Questions to consider

  • Are you ever on time?
  • How do you manage time?

Another view

Being early is generally preferred over late.

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