Slow Down

2025-09-01

Slow Down It’s as if a double standard applies to us all. I’m normally a hard-charging individual. I assert what I want and move quickly to get it. I use deadlines (which I call promises) to threaten counterparties to move quickly. Because I know individuals under pressure make mistakes. However, if I am working with someone who is on my team and I want to succeed, I must lower the pressure. I don’t want them to make mistakes. Their errors are mine. https://rickwalker.com/essays/slow-the-hell-down/

Slow Down

It’s as if a double standard applies to us all.

I’m normally a hard-charging individual. I assert what I want and move quickly to get it. I use deadlines (which I call promises) to threaten counterparties to move quickly. Because I know individuals under pressure make mistakes.

However, if I am working with someone who is on my team and I want to succeed, I must lower the pressure. I don’t want them to make mistakes. Their errors are mine.

https://rickwalker.com/essays/slow-the-hell-down/

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