We are inclined to spin delay as an attribute of Self-control. The most common example used is delayed gratification. Delayed gratification is seen as one of the distinguishing factors between successful and unsuccessful people.
Delay serves us in some cases, yes, yet in other cases, it cages us.
For example,
Delayed obedience is disobedience.
Delayed gratitude is ingratitude.
Delayed care is uncaring.
Delayed communication is miscommunication.
Delay is an example of something that is neither inherently good nor bad. It all depends on its application.
– Osasu Oviawe