Get There Faster: Our Guide to Achieving Goals by Slowing Down

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If you want to achieve goals faster, try slowing down.

We want to get things done fast and see quick results. But there is a simple truth: to reach goals faster, we should slow down.

This may sound strange but think about it. When we rush, we tend to make mistakes.

These errors take time to fix. If you take a deep breath and go slow, you make fewer mistakes. The time you save by not having to fix things adds up.

In the end, you move faster because you did it right the first time.

This rule applies to many parts of life.

Take learning the guitar, for example. A good teacher will tell you to play slow at first. This helps you hit the right notes and build skill. If you play too fast, you miss notes or play them wrong. Then, you have to go back and fix what you learned wrong.

The same goes for driving. If you speed, you are more likely to make poor choices. You might miss a turn or, worse, cause a crash. Slowing down gives you time to see the road, the signs, and the other cars. You get where you are going faster and safer.

Even in talking, this rule works. Speak too fast, and your words might come out wrong. Slow down, and you say what you really mean. People can hear and grasp your words better. This leads to good talks and less need to clear up what you meant.

The urge to rush can come from fear of falling behind.

But remember, speed with care is true speed. When you take your time, you think through your steps. You avoid errors that slow you down. This way, you reach your goals without the drag of fixing mistakes.

Be calm, be clear, and take your time. This leads to less stress and more success. So, next time you want to rush, remember slowing down helps you speed up.

About the Author: Chris Farmer

Chris Farmer is the founder of the Corporate Coach Group and has many years’ experience in training leaders and managers, in both the public and private sectors, to achieve their organisational goals, especially during tough economic times. He is also well aware of the disciplines and problems associated with running a business.

Over the years, Chris has designed and delivered thousands of training programmes and has coached and motivated many management teams, groups and individuals. His training programmes are both structured and clear, designed to help delegates organise their thinking and, wherever necessary, to improve their techniques and skills.

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