In a Hurry to Be Done?

When we learn to appreciate the process of learning or accomplishing something new, each step along the way becomes a treasure.

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I’ve noticed in myself and many others what I call the “In a Hurry to Be Done” tendency. When I set out to learn something new, create a new habit, or launch a work project, a big part of me wants to be at the end—the point where I’m already reaping the benefits of my new endeavor.

For example, if I start lifting weights, I want to already be strong with big muscles—but the reality is that it might take the better part of a year before those muscles grow to where I want them. If I’m learning chess, I want to already be a great player—which could, in reality, take years to cultivate. If I’m building a YouTube channel, I want to already have 10k subscribers, which will definitely take a while to amass.