Trigger Strategy
027: Are you rushing to tie your shoelaces?
Feb 14, 2024
The podcast discusses the Marine mantra 'slow is smooth, smooth is fast' and its application in personal and work lives. Topics include the importance of slowing down for greater speed, effective customer conversations, listening for product improvement, making deliberate choices, and balancing speed and quality in work processes.
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Quick takeaways
- Embrace 'slow is smooth, smooth is fast' mentality to enhance efficiency in daily tasks.
- Practice expanded awareness to improve customer interactions by attentively listening to contextual clues.
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Using 'Slow is Smooth, Smooth is Fast' Approach in Daily Tasks
The hosts delve into the concept of 'slow is smooth, smooth is fast,' originally from the Marines, and its application in daily activities. By emphasizing the need to avoid rushing and panicking, they discuss how this approach aids in completing tasks efficiently. They share personal examples like tying shoelaces calmly under time pressure to showcase the effectiveness of this mindset, highlighting its benefits in overcoming self-imposed obstacles.
