When time is running short, our first instinct is usually to rush.

We cut corners, skip important steps and look for the quickest route to our destination.

Yet haste often leads to mistakes that take far longer to fix than the time we thought we were saving.

The Japanese proverb, "If in a hurry, take the roundabout path," offers a surprising but timeless piece of wisdom.

It suggests that patience and careful planning often produce better results than speed alone.