You don’t need more time because you already have all the time that you will ever get; you need more focus – Kevin Kelly.

In a world where the tempo of life beats steadily faster, I often feel like I’ve been blessed (or cursed?) with an orchestra that only knows the allegro pace. Many have labeled me ‘overly rational,’ ‘too logical,’. At times, I yearn to swap some of my logical bytes for a dose of that elusive EQ.

What might seem like simple logic to me often stumps others. I’m frequently left wondering, “Did no one else see that?” This ability to see things in a logical light, however, has been both a boon and bane. A gift, because it brings clarity. A curse, because sometimes it feels like my brain’s default speed is set to ‘sprint’. Before you know it, I’ve journeyed through ten topics in the span of a second.

The moments that truly demand (and receive) my full attention tend to be the ones that involve sports, presenting, or when I’m immersed in creative pursuits like art or inventing something new. There’s a stillness in these moments – a solace I cherish.

Back in my student days, when exam stress threatened to tip me over, I’d often resort to a short nap. It wasn’t so much to combat fatigue, but more to declutter my mind, slow its pace, and then dive into studying with renewed focus. We each find our own rhythm and coping mechanisms.

Now, my weekends are often filled with a different challenge: the quest to rejuvenate. Searching for ways to fill my hours, to gather moments, to brace myself for the impending Monday. The irony? This very quest can be its own stressor. Reminds me of what I read somewhere, “Don’t overthink, just do.” Perhaps the writer was onto something. Maybe I ought to dive into experiences rather than wading in thoughts of “what next?”

Still searching, still learning. But one thing’s for certain: every once in a while, slowing down truly lets you speed up.