Word of the Week #358:

Celerity

Our perception of time really changes with age and experience, doesn’t it?

It might seem strange and counterintuitive, but when I was younger, I always felt like I was running out of time.

It seems ridiculous to think about it now. Like, what was the hurry? I had all the time in the world! I could’ve taken more of my time, taken a long-term view of the world, build something slow and steady instead of rushing and stumbling through so many of my formative years.

Now, I find it so much easier to just slow down. There is just a composure that has come along with my age. Now, I am far more comfortable just laying bricks one by one as I begin to build my life.

The eye is on the long game, now.

I am a patient guy. I have enough time to figure out how to win this long game. Let’s see how it goes…

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Published on February 07, 2023 07:41
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