Ep. 86 The Myth of Speed: Is Faster Always Better?

Host Bree Johnson explores the pervasive myth that faster is always better, particularly in the context of work and personal productivity. She reflects on her own conditioning towards efficiency and the detrimental effects of urgency culture on creativity and well-being. Bree emphasizes the importance of slowing down, being more thoughtful, and prioritizing quality over speed to achieve better outcomes in both personal and professional endeavors. Through her journey of rewiring her beliefs about productivity, she encourages listeners to consider where they might also benefit from giving themselves permission to slow down and reflect.

 

Topics: efficiency, productivity, slowing down, personal growth, work-life balance, urgency culture, Enneagram, self-reflection, nervous system, burnout

 

Takeaways

• Faster is not always better; it can hinder quality.
• Personal conditioning towards efficiency can be harmful.
• Urgency culture creates constant stress and pressure.
• Slowing down can lead to better outcomes.
• Rewiring beliefs about productivity takes time.
• Feeling like there's never enough time is a common sign of overload.
• Prioritizing speed over depth can limit growth.

Connect with Host Bree Johnson

• Insta: @breejohnsonofficial

• Website: www.executiveunschool.com

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