Psychology behind slow progress

Psychology behind slow progress

          The best progress is slow consistent progress. Progressing slowly only works because it creates consistency for the long term. And the real value of worthwhile goals is always in the long term.

          Most people tend to hate slow progress because they are impatient and want the long term value immediately.

          Slow progress creates strength and endurance. Fast progress creates results and temporary benefits.

          For example, the best physiques are built slowly. Diamonds are also made slowly. Most people admire both great bodies and diamonds. Ironically, most people want to receive the benefits from these luxuries as quickly as possible.

          The need or desire to have fast progress is a sign of immaturity, hence the reason why most teenagers can’t wait to become an adult. Ironically, most people are adults most of their lives. Why rush? This level of foresight is impossible for most teenagers to fathom because they don’t see the benefits of slow progress.

          Similarly, most young adults pass up countless opportunities to invest in the long term. And majority of the older adults, seniors, regret their desire for fast progress.

          The real value of anything worthwhile is in the long term. We should only want to see fast progress when we get in that term because there is no longer a “long term”.

          No one knows for sure if they are in their “long term” or not, but it’s best to have faith in the statistical “long term” for most people. In conclusion, slow progress is the best progress. If we have the luxury to experience it, we should take advantage of it consistently.