Advantage Quote by Ann Voskamp
“Being in a hurry. Getting to the next thing without fully entering the thing in front of me. I cannot think of a single advantage I've ever gained from being in a hurry. But a thousand broken and missed things, tens of thousands, lie in the wake of all the rushing… Through all that haste I thought I was making up time. It turns out I was throwing it away.”
About This Quote
Source Book: One Thousand Gifts, 2010
Rushing prevents true engagement and wastes time.
In simple terms: Hurry leads to missed opportunities.
Key Takeaway
Slow down to value each moment.
Themes
patience
mindfulness
productivity
Mood
calm
thoughtful
Type
advice
reflective
When to use this quote
- work tasks
- personal decisions
- creative projects
Key Concepts
time perception
opportunity cost
Questions to Reflect On
- What tasks can you approach more deliberately?
- How does haste affect your relationships?
A Different Perspective
Some urgency is necessary in emergencies.
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