We’re the only species arrogant enough to think life runs on deadlines. Birds don’t check their calendars before building a nest. Trees don’t panic because they didn’t hit “quarterly growth targets.” Yet humans convince ourselves we’re failing if we’re not hitting some made-up timeline — and it’s complete bullshit.
Slowing down isn’t laziness. It’s alignment. When you stop sprinting for the sake of sprinting, you see what actually matters. The universe doesn’t hurry, but it gets everything done. Flow is the natural state — we’re the ones who screw it up with constant rushing, endless “urgent” tasks, and the belief that faster always means better.
Take the birds on my balcony. No degrees, no blueprints, no investor deck. Just straw, twigs, and patience. They flew back and forth for weeks, bit by bit, until a perfect nest took shape. No stress, no shortcuts, no second-guessing — just doing what they’re meant to do. Meanwhile, we humans overcomplicate the simplest things, then wonder why we’re burned out.
Here’s the kicker: when you stop rushing, you actually get more done. Not in sheer volume, but in quality. Presence gives you clarity. Clarity guides your discipline. And discipline turns steady steps into progress that lasts. You don’t chase flow — you step into it by letting go of the bullshit urgency you’ve been carrying.
The Takeaway
Quit rushing. Flow with intention, like nature does, and you’ll get further with less strain — and enjoy the damn ride while you’re at it.
Keep Moving Forward!
The Not-So-Guru
