In the mid-1800s, if you spoke of “cutting corners” you might be talking about hunting — how a rider and hound chase a lure. (Chasing directly behind was preferred over cutting corners.)

But these days, “cutting corners” tends to mean that someone has done hasty work. That quality has been sacrificed. That steps have been skipped.

However … with each advance in technology, tools, and platforms, it’s worth reevaluating whether the corners are still relevant. Some corners might be old habits that no longer make sense. They might be part of an outdated map. The old corners might not even exist — you might now be in an open field.

The advice is not to be deceitfully slapdash. Rather, it’s to stay alert to innovation. Don’t keep your corners if the corners no longer matter.