“Move like you’re late and wait like you’re early.”

—Shane Parrish, author of the Farnum Street Blog

Image from Unsplash by Andy Beales

Today’s quote can be a pretty useful life hack.

Think about it: when you hustle like you overslept, suddenly laundry gets folded, emails get answered, and even the dog walks faster. You stop strolling through life like it’s a Sunday farmer’s market.

But here’s the twist: when you wait like you’re early, you swap impatience for Zen. No fuming in traffic, no glaring at microwaves. You’re the calm cucumber in the salad of chaos.

Do both. Become unstoppable — a fusion of lightning speed and monk-level patience.

EXERCISE:

Alternate between these two mindsets throughout your day.

Move at a lightening pace on one task, then immediately approach your next one with monk-like patience.

Notice how the contrast can sharpen your focus and reduce stress.