The effort made does not always lose value due to unforeseen circumstances

Yeah, everyone says it. You know, like when you finally show up to the movie, super late, mumbling, "Better late than never!" Or your buddy finally gets around to something, after forever, and is all, "Hey, better late than never, right?" It's just, like, a thing we say when stuff goes sideways. Whatever it's supposed to be about, it's, like, not giving up or something. And, you know, grabbing chances even when you’re super behind. It's just a saying, basically meaning it's cool to do something late instead of just, like, not doing it. A gentle nudge? Nah, it's just telling you to get it done, even if you blew the deadline or life happened. Anyway, picture this: you want to play guitar, right? But, like, whatever, life gets in the way. Work, family, all that jazz. Years go by, and you forget about it. Then, one day, you just, like, grab an old guitar. Sure, you'll probably think, "Man, I should've done the job sooner," but then you're just happy you actually did it. Is there a feeling of regret? Meh, it passes once you actually start fiddling around. This applies to, like, everything. Do you owe someone an apology? Been putting off that doctor's visit? Or, whatever, you had some grand plan for a business? The "better late than never" thing just means get off your butt and do it eventually. But, like, is it always true? Nah. Sometimes "never" is actually way better. Waiting too long renders your planned actions either futile or likely to cause chaos. Like, trying to bail on a hurricane when it's already trashed everything? Total nope. Or dumping cash into some stock that already crashed? May your money rest in peace. Therefore, it is important to consider the implications rather than merely expressing it repeatedly. Avoid using it as an excuse to consistently arrive late. To use it "responsibly," you must decide if it will worsen things or if doing it late is worth the trouble. Oh, and don't forget it's annoying for other people. While it is acceptable to submit work late on occasion, consistently doing so may lead others to perceive you as disorganized. Therefore, it is advisable to apologize and make a concerted effort to improve your time management in the future. So, just apologize and try to manage your time better next time. Maybe. So, yeah, this whole "better late than never" thing is supposed to get you off your couch and, like, go for stuff even if it's a bit late. It's about, uh, sticking with it. But, again, don't be a total idiot about it. Think about what happens if you wait forever and if you're going to tick anyone off. So next time you're like, "Nah, too late, whatever," just remember this stupid phrase. Maybe it will encourage you to finally take action. I mean, better to just try, right? Instead of sitting around forever going, "What if?"