Our time is under pressure and we rush from one task/meeting/thought to the next.
We often provision enough time to do something, but not enough time to care about it.
We get a lot done this way, sure, but what does this rushing cost?
- We write the email, but don’t give it that final once-over
- We’re asked for an opinion and we give an impulsive reaction
- We act and respond out of habit, rather than authenticity
The world is constantly experiencing a version of us, and our work with less care than we might like to give.
And right now, the world feels like it could use a little more care, not less.
Now, it isn’t practical for us to agonise over every word, tweak every pixel and second-guess every thought.
But what if we left space for:
- one last look after we think something is ready to go?
- one more beat to properly understand the question?
- one more moment to apply the full force of our effort, attention and focus?
What would be the value of making space for just a little more care?