I am a slow walker, but I never walk back.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Progress is valuable even if it is slow, as long as you keep moving forward.
- In plain terms
- Keep moving forward even if you are slow.
- What can you take from it?
- Consistency matters more than speed.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Are you moving in the right direction?
- Is your pace sustainable?
Another view
Speed can sometimes be critical depending on the context.
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