--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: If we'd done this my way,' Garrett went…" description: "\"“If we'd done this my way,' Garrett went on, 'We'd have been here much earlier.' 'And drunk, most likely,' said Maiev. 'You say \"drunk,\" I say \"happy\",..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/826/grant-smuts-75067_drinking_if-we-d-done-this-my-way-garrett-went-on_105798.jpg" --- # If we'd done this my way,' Garrett went on, 'We'd have… ![“If we'd done this my way,' Garrett went on, 'We'd have been here much earlier.' 'And drunk, most likely,' said Maiev. 'You say "drunk," I say "happy",' Garrett shrugged.” quote by Grant Smuts](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/826/grant-smuts-75067_drinking_if-we-d-done-this-my-way-garrett-went-on_105798.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/826/grant-smuts-75067_drinking_if-we-d-done-this-my-way-garrett-went-on_105798.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/826/grant-smuts-75067_drinking_if-we-d-done-this-my-way-garrett-went-on_105798.jpg) > ““If we'd done this my way,' Garrett went on, 'We'd have been here much earlier.' 'And drunk, most likely,' said Maiev. 'You say "drunk," I say "happy",' Garrett shrugged.”” Grant Smuts ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. A humorous exchange about differing perspectives on progress and enjoyment, juxtaposing efficiency with pleasure. **In simple terms:** Efficiency vs. happiness debate. Key Takeaway Different values shape choices. 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