When Slower is Better

    I met a backpacker in North Carolina. He was hiking on the Appalachian Trail. He had walked over two thousand miles—an adventure of a lifetime. The conclusion was near. He would soon ascend a final summit.
    This man expressed one regret. He never should have hiked at a fast pace. Quickness diminished the quality of his adventure.
     The same can be said about life. Moving fast leads to productivity. The more we produce, the more we earn. But there’s a flip side to achievement. Too much productivity—and too much speed—dilute our lives of meaning.