July 11, 2008

  • taking my time

    so at work they have me push items out and stock them into the shelves.
    sometimes i'm the designated dude that does that the whole day.
    i've gotten used to it so it's not a big deal.
    but, it's alot of work.
    i used to go as quick as i can, so as to impress the management or try atleast not to get fired.
    but, i realized i couldn't keep that pace forever, especially cuz i'm sick.
    i slowed down my pace from sixteenths to about half.
    it seems like i go slower and wasting time.
    but, i think i'm getting the same amount of work done.
    same amount of work, more precision, less stress & panic.
    i remember in elementary school they had that story about the turtle & the hare.
    i used to always think the hare was the best.
    it's cooler to be quicker.
    but, i'm starting to see that maybe taking my time has it's merits.
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    this is the first time in my life where i'm sick and actually deriving education from it.
    always thought sickness was just some negative event that i wished would quickly go away.
    maybe it's the affirmation... "turn mistakes into advantages."