When we rush, the risk of making an error goes up dramatically. Nobody likes being in a rush, yet we all find ourselves rushing constantly. Why? Why? Why?
I believe the problem lies deep within our subconscious. Too often we’re in a rush simply because we are more uncomfortable slowing down and letting things develop while we stay quietly still. “Better to rush and make mistakes than awkwardly stand there waiting!”
But if we could become comfortable waiting a little bit before we jump to a conclusion or jump to get involved we’d eliminate so many mistakes and so much stress.
Patience and being comfortable while waiting are essential to slowing down and not rushing.
Can we give the other person more time before jumping to a conclusion about them? Can we let the conversation breathe without flooding the airwaves with our words? Can we give the client our price and simply stop talking? How can we become more comfortable slowing down?
I’m not sure I have the answer. I do have some ideas, but I’m running out of time and space in this blog post to explain.
Anxiety and rushing seem to go hand-in-hand and maybe, just maybe, if reduce one, the other would also diminish.