Why you're usually late (and sometimes early)

Ever noticed that, when you’re hurrying through your daily routine, you always seem late? Ever wonder why, when you go somewhere new and unfamiliar, you’re always the first at the door? It’s the well-traveled road effect, and it messes with your head.
If you’re the person who always arrives late for regular events, there might be an explanation that doesn’t involve a major character flaw. When you first try to drive – or walk – a new road, you’re on the alert. You’re double-checking your directions. You’re peering around looking for scenery markers or ambiguous intersections. You are paying close attention, and so every moment of your trip stretches out. It seems to take a long time.
After the third or fourth time making the trip, the time it takes to travel seems to shrink. You’re used to the road and perhaps you know its quirks and shortcuts.
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