This is already a Howard Theory. And an important one. Who cares about a job, there are thousands of those. Master timing, while learning a skill and see what happens.
Timing has elements everywhere. It’s familial, personal, play related, work related and then death related.
This element of “timing” is a base habit of a thinking, practical and well grounded person.
The HT is ”Knowing When to say When” is can be honed, sharpened, managed, both for good and evil. Very powerful tool in a tool box.
It’s cousins are self control and discipline. 2 more base habits that can be honed.