From a young age, I've always liked to go fast. As a ski racer, this meant the fastest down the hill. As a tennis player, this meant the fastest to the ball. As an employee, this always meant, fastest to finish my work. Did I achieve results? Yes. Did I sometimes miss key details because of speed? Yes.
But what I noticed most? That my speed was overriding my purpose. I was losing the drive and energy to be first, and gaining the curiosity of purpose, passion and motivation.
I've learned along the way that speed is not the only factor to succeed. Recognizing that when we increase our awareness and attention, we see the fuller picture, giving us clarity and connection with our work.