An ode to slowness: the benefits of slowing down

The hustle culture uses speed to measure performance. How fast can you ship a new product? How many prospective clients can you call in an hour?

While it may seem counterintuitive, slowing down may lead to clearer thinking and be a faster way to achieve your goals.

By slowing down, you can build three key pillars you can rely on.

• Intentionality: When we focus on speed, we may stay stuck in a path that may be inefficient. Slowing down allows us to execute our plans intentionally.
• Quality: Doing things slower means we can pay attention to the quality of the output.
• Sustainability: Consistent effort over time is more sustainable than running out of steam after a sprint.