And then 2 minutes later, another manager says, “Do you want an intern?”

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Laughing out loud is not recommended.

It’s been one of those days.

I have.

Me thinks this is something that I need to take to heart.  A friend of mine recently reamed me out for going too fast and being too busy.  I can understand this I suppose, what with work, the Rescue Squad, and class… but I’ve got this need to always be doing something.  If not, I don’t feel productive and I go crazy.

Anyway, I came across something today that I’m going to try to start doing, if in little bits.  Slowing down.

1. Have a cup of tea, put your feet up and stare out of the window. Warning: don’t try this while driving.
2. Spend some quality time in the bathtub.
3. Write down these words and place them where you can see them, “Multi-tasking is a Moral Weakness.”
4. Try to do only one thing at a time.
5. Do not be pushed into answering a question right away. Take your time.

There are more, but you get the gist.  We’ve got a saying on my crew at the squad, “Work smarter, not harder.”  I guess it applies to this too; I need to relax and live smarter, not harder.

It’s a paradox: maximal effort with a goal of minimal effort. Ease up, slow down, and embrace counter-urgency.

It’s about that thing that you find yourself doing in your spare time… without being asked. It’s about the person who you understand and appreciate… and who returns the feelings. It’s about wanting to get out of bed in the morning and go to work… knowing it’s your last day on earth.

It’s about love.