Eric P. Rhodes
We live in a world that constantly tells us to rush—rush to succeed, rush to achieve, rush to move on to the next thing.
But here’s the thing: when you hurry, you stop caring. You’re no longer invested; you’re just trying to get through it. The moment you start rushing is the moment you lose sight of what really matters.
I’m not in a hurry. I don’t want to rush through things that deserve my full attention. Rushing means you’re already looking ahead to what’s next, missing out on the value of what’s right in front of you.
Instead, I’d rather take my time, move carefully, and do things thoroughly. It’s not about being slow; it’s about being intentional.
So slow down. Embrace the pace that lets you care deeply. After all, the best work isn’t done in a hurry—it’s done when you’re fully present.
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Excellent piece! It captures the essence of slowing down without creating urgency to do so - which I feel a lot of essays talking about a more intentional way of moving about life create, ironically. "I’m not in a hurry. I don’t want to rush through things that deserve my full attention." this resonated deeply with what I'm going through right now, and how I'm trying to respond to things.
“It’s not about being slow; it’s about being intentional.” — love this
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