It’s not easy and it’s counterintuitive, but often the way to effectively make meaningful and lasting progress is to the s.l.o.w. down. That’s what the masters have done in fields as far-ranging as music, sports, science, and business. It’s the “deliberate practice” studied by psychologist Anders Ericsson, and noted by Abraham Lincoln when he said, “I’m a slow walker, but I never walk back.”
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Here’s a couple more examples where “slowing down to go fast” has resulted in improvements in speed and quality.
1) Toyota and the Lean Manufacturing Approach: The Toyota Production System is a great example from the business world. Toyota pioneered the concept of “lean manufacturing,” which is all about eliminating waste and improving processes. While this system often involves slowing down and carefully assessing each step of a manufacturing process, it results in a more streamlined, efficient, and high-quality operation. Toyota often stops production lines to fix problems as they occur instead of pushing through. This approach may slow down the production rate initially, but leads to fewer defects and better overall efficiency in the long term.
2) New Zealand All Blacks: In rugby, the New Zealand All Blacks are known for their ‘Sweep the Sheds’ philosophy, which emphasizes humility, personal responsibility, and always improving. Despite being one of the most successful teams in the history of the sport, the All Blacks often take the time to review even their victories, looking for areas of improvement. This approach might seem to slow their progress, but it has been instrumental in maintaining their high-performance standards and dominant status in the sport.