Hurry Is A New Concept
The word hurry is of quizzical origin. It means to move with haste or rush. Originating in 1590, life must have been different for centuries before this word. Perhaps the word truly was that of fiction (penned by Shakespeare) because it was mere fantasy to hurry.
Today hurry is a badge of honor or status. “Sorry, I gotta run to my [insert cool or responsible activity here]. Catch you later!” Most of the time this is harmless enough. However, many times hurry can turn into a form of hubris.
Many of us are just now realizing that rushing to complete something only creates a worse outcome than if we moved at a more reasonable, methodical pace. Hurry causes mistakes. Collisions. Bugs. Injury. Death.
Bringing this concept back to our normal everyday lives, taking it slow can really help produce outstanding results. Take Cal Newport’s book Deep Work, where he describes how we are losing the ability to do really great work by not taking the time to focus and spend the bulk of our time diving deep into one task.
The next time you really want to make an impact, instead of trying to crush it with a meteor use a glacier. It might not seem like it but it will make create a lasting impression.
