When you mentioned fall-off-the-bone perfect ribs after waiting, that really clicked for me. It's like a lot of things in life, where taking a little extra time makes all the difference, just like letting bread rise or a stew simmer. Rushing through cooking often leads to tough meat and missed flavors. Giving meat a good rest lets the heat spread evenly and the juices soak back in, so it's totally worth it. I've found that skipping this step is why some meals just don't turn out as good as they could.