We have come one hundred miles and both the tortoise and the hare have passes us laughing.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker feels left behind while others progress quickly, using the fable to highlight their own stagnation.
- In plain terms
- Everyone else is moving ahead while I stay stuck.
- What can you take from it?
- Avoid comparison when others progress faster than you.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who are you comparing yourself to?
- What is your real pace?
Another view
Knowing others' pace can help calibrate expectations.
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