Always Late? Here Are the 7 Reasons You Can't Be on Time (Ep. 164 Rerun)

You're not just 'bad with time'—you're likely one of seven distinct types of late people, each with a unique psychological root cause. Anna Dearman-Kornick, a time management coach who once struggled with chronic lateness herself, breaks down these seven archetypes—rationalizers, producers, deadliners, indulgers, absent-minded types, rebels, and the anxious—revealing that being late isn't about poor planning, but about deeper habits, identities, and emotional triggers. The real fix isn't more alarms or stricter schedules, but self-awareness: identifying which type you are and transforming your weakness into a strength. For example, the producer learns to say no, the deadliner channels urgency into a new hobby, and the anxious person builds grace into their routine. The episode reframes lateness not as a moral failing, but as a signal to rework your relationship with time, responsibility, and self-worth.