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Philip Yaeger's avatar

I aspire to this way of life and have two thoughts; one of them is a story.

1. Used to work in food svc. One day in a high-pressure kitchen situation, I was getting hasty (see point 2) and sloppy. A more experienced chef said to me: “Run with your mind, walk with your hands,” at which point a bright light illuminated the inside of my head. Over time, I’ve realized how much more efficiently you can move/work when doing so with focus and purpose. Thus,

2. You *can* do things with rapidity and still be elegant and on point, but it takes focus and practice. I would call what you’re referring to “haste” - the unpremeditated attempt to go fast, which often results (see above) in slop.

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Jesse Tatum's avatar

two thumbs up is an excellent move in life tho

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