Man, I feel your pain on that one. Last time I tried to rush a floor job, I ended up with glue everywhere, even on the ceiling somehow. It's like, you think you're saving time, but then you spend hours cleaning up. I always tell myself to just follow the instructions, but in the moment, I get impatient and skip steps. Your post really hits home because that setup time is no joke, it's the difference between a smooth finish and a sticky disaster. So yeah, rushing never pays off, and now I've learned the hard way too.

Yikes, I've been there! Exhale with each hammer swing.