In track or pool meets, we have seen sprinters penalized for jumping the gun. Their anticipation makes them over-react and they move a split second before the starter’s gun sounds off. Because of this, other competitors will have to recompose themselves as they return to their starting blocks. This can throw your rhythm off mildly or totally. A disqualification due to one false start too many can be disastrous.
In conversations, we may sometimes be accused of jumping to conclusions. This can occur when others feel that we do not have all the facts, failed to interview or investigate thoroughly, and make remarks that may be premature. We have to consider the consequences of our ‘false starts’, be it with colleagues, customers or friends. Poor academic researching can be embarrassing when your thesis is poorly supported, and you reach wrong conclusions. Likewise, addressing somebody by an improperly pronounced name and title can be awkward.
Apple's new tablet is called iPad. Hmmm...did somebody jump the gun on that name?
Look before we leap.
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