The 3 Things That I Learned This Week (12.10.23)

Happy Sunday!

Each and every Sunday I spend time reflecting on my week and planning for the week ahead.

This week was particularly enlightening for me, teaching me valuable insights about pacing, resilience, and self-care. Let’s delve deeper into these lessons and explore how they can be meaningful and instructive.

1. Slow Down In Order To Speed Up

Lesson Learned:
The modern world often equates speed with efficiency, but this week I learned the paradoxical truth: sometimes, you need to slow down to ultimately speed up. In my work, rushing led to errors and burnout, while taking the time to plan and reflect resulted in more efficient and higher quality outcomes.

How to Learn From It:
Practice strategic pausing. Before diving into tasks, take a moment to prioritize and plan. This can involve setting clear goals, breaking tasks into manageable steps, and anticipating potential challenges. Remember, a moment of planning can save hours of haphazard effort. Embrace the mantra, “less haste, more speed.”

2. Sometimes You Have To Rebuild

Lesson Learned:
Life is an ever-changing landscape, and sometimes, structures — be they personal, professional, or relational — need…