I tell my wife, You got plenty of time left. Don't live so fast. Slow down and live, and don't try to catch up.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Advocates for slowing down life's pace to enjoy the present.
- In plain terms
- Take your time and live life slowly.
- What can you take from it?
- Slow down to appreciate life.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Are you living too fast right now?
Another view
Sometimes urgency is necessary for responsibilities.
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