Comments on: Slow down to Get Ahead: Think before You Act http://www.prolificliving.com/blog/2010/05/28/slow-down-to-get-ahead-think-before-you-act/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=slow-down-to-get-ahead-think-before-you-act Smart Habits for Rich Living Tue, 07 Feb 2012 01:57:51 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Farnoosh http://www.prolificliving.com/blog/2010/05/28/slow-down-to-get-ahead-think-before-you-act/#comment-21218 Farnoosh Mon, 29 Aug 2011 16:10:52 +0000 http://www.prolificliving.com/blog/?p=14342#comment-21218 Hi Chris, trust me this is a good self-reminder for me too!! We are in a mad rush, it's crazy. I am glad I have a place to calm down in my sun room here in the new place but it's no picnic when you are in a mad rush. Thank you so much for digging through the archives. It's a nice refresher for me too!! Hi Chris, trust me this is a good self-reminder for me too!! We are in a mad rush, it’s crazy. I am glad I have a place to calm down in my sun room here in the new place but it’s no picnic when you are in a mad rush. Thank you so much for digging through the archives. It’s a nice refresher for me too!!

]]> By: Be Mind Full Or How To Be More Aware | Between the Temples http://www.prolificliving.com/blog/2010/05/28/slow-down-to-get-ahead-think-before-you-act/#comment-21194 Be Mind Full Or How To Be More Aware | Between the Temples Sun, 28 Aug 2011 19:11:07 +0000 http://www.prolificliving.com/blog/?p=14342#comment-21194 [...] Slow Down - To often we get caught up what we are doing and hurry through the day adding to our complacency. [...] [...] Slow Down - To often we get caught up what we are doing and hurry through the day adding to our complacency. [...]

]]> By: Chris Harris http://www.prolificliving.com/blog/2010/05/28/slow-down-to-get-ahead-think-before-you-act/#comment-21193 Chris Harris Sun, 28 Aug 2011 19:02:25 +0000 http://www.prolificliving.com/blog/?p=14342#comment-21193 Hi Farnoosh, This is a fantastic reminder about awareness through slowing down. I wrote an <a href="http://betweenthetemples.com/2011/05/09/be-mind-full/" rel="nofollow">article</a> a little while back about being aware of what we are doing, I took the view that we do so many things on automatic pilot, out actions are mindless instead of "mind full". I did not even think about always being in a rush. I am going to update my article with that point and put in a link to this one- its a great point. Chris Hi Farnoosh,

This is a fantastic reminder about awareness through slowing down. I wrote an article a little while back about being aware of what we are doing, I took the view that we do so many things on automatic pilot, out actions are mindless instead of “mind full”. I did not even think about always being in a rush.

I am going to update my article with that point and put in a link to this one- its a great point.

Chris

]]> By: Farnoosh http://www.prolificliving.com/blog/2010/05/28/slow-down-to-get-ahead-think-before-you-act/#comment-19714 Farnoosh Fri, 22 Jul 2011 16:50:58 +0000 http://www.prolificliving.com/blog/?p=14342#comment-19714 Rachael, don't worry - I do it too but I am probably a little better now. I hope you can learn to slow down. It's hard to change a habit but it can happen, I promise. Thank you for stopping by!! Rachael, don’t worry – I do it too but I am probably a little better now. I hope you can learn to slow down. It’s hard to change a habit but it can happen, I promise. Thank you for stopping by!!

]]> By: Rachael http://www.prolificliving.com/blog/2010/05/28/slow-down-to-get-ahead-think-before-you-act/#comment-19713 Rachael Fri, 22 Jul 2011 16:44:40 +0000 http://www.prolificliving.com/blog/?p=14342#comment-19713 I found your website because I too have become heartily sick of constantly dropping things, bumping into things, spilling things, spoiling forms I fill in... as I figured out I must make extra cleaning up for me a dozen times a day, and it costs money too what with all the breakages... I found your website because I too have become heartily sick of constantly dropping things, bumping into things, spilling things, spoiling forms I fill in… as I figured out I must make extra cleaning up for me a dozen times a day, and it costs money too what with all the breakages…

]]> By: A Manifesto for Meditation http://www.prolificliving.com/blog/2010/05/28/slow-down-to-get-ahead-think-before-you-act/#comment-13050 A Manifesto for Meditation Fri, 17 Dec 2010 18:52:40 +0000 http://www.prolificliving.com/blog/?p=14342#comment-13050 [...] rest of my days. After all, it is about evolving to our very best self one tiny habit at a time. Some habits come harder than others and it means one thing only – we need them all the more so giving up [...] [...] rest of my days. After all, it is about evolving to our very best self one tiny habit at a time. Some habits come harder than others and it means one thing only – we need them all the more so giving up [...]

]]> By: Yoga Flow Series 6 | Tapping into Energy http://www.prolificliving.com/blog/2010/05/28/slow-down-to-get-ahead-think-before-you-act/#comment-11251 Yoga Flow Series 6 | Tapping into Energy Thu, 18 Nov 2010 11:42:32 +0000 http://www.prolificliving.com/blog/?p=14342#comment-11251 [...] multi-tasking is over-rated and highly unproductive. However, if it makes or breaks a stretching routine consisting of even a [...] [...] multi-tasking is over-rated and highly unproductive. However, if it makes or breaks a stretching routine consisting of even a [...]

]]> By: Listening | Blogworld ebook and Newsletter http://www.prolificliving.com/blog/2010/05/28/slow-down-to-get-ahead-think-before-you-act/#comment-11158 Listening | Blogworld ebook and Newsletter Mon, 15 Nov 2010 16:12:03 +0000 http://www.prolificliving.com/blog/?p=14342#comment-11158 [...] – that I have been a ridiculously poor listener all my life – and have struggled greatly to change my habits and to learn to slow down and really [...] [...] – that I have been a ridiculously poor listener all my life – and have struggled greatly to change my habits and to learn to slow down and really [...]

]]> By: A Step toward Change | Mastering our Reactions http://www.prolificliving.com/blog/2010/05/28/slow-down-to-get-ahead-think-before-you-act/#comment-9330 A Step toward Change | Mastering our Reactions Thu, 02 Sep 2010 13:03:03 +0000 http://www.prolificliving.com/blog/?p=14342#comment-9330 [...] first reaction is not my best one when confronted with unforeseen circumstances – even at my own doing – but to my delight, my second reaction seems to be improving dramatically over [...] [...] first reaction is not my best one when confronted with unforeseen circumstances – even at my own doing – but to my delight, my second reaction seems to be improving dramatically over [...]

]]> By: Farnoosh http://www.prolificliving.com/blog/2010/05/28/slow-down-to-get-ahead-think-before-you-act/#comment-5039 Farnoosh Thu, 17 Jun 2010 02:35:25 +0000 http://www.prolificliving.com/blog/?p=14342#comment-5039 Hi Frank, you are too funny - on the single task being challenging enough - i bet it's because you focus and give it your all! Doing something and doing it well are not the same either and slowing down can so help us with the latter. Thank you for stopping by and for sharing your wonderful thoughts! And you are most welcome! Glad you enjoyed the post. Hi Frank, you are too funny – on the single task being challenging enough – i bet it’s because you focus and give it your all! Doing something and doing it well are not the same either and slowing down can so help us with the latter. Thank you for stopping by and for sharing your wonderful thoughts! And you are most welcome! Glad you enjoyed the post.

]]> By: Frank http://www.prolificliving.com/blog/2010/05/28/slow-down-to-get-ahead-think-before-you-act/#comment-5038 Frank Thu, 17 Jun 2010 02:27:10 +0000 http://www.prolificliving.com/blog/?p=14342#comment-5038 This was entertaining and very insightful. I found in my own personal experience with multi-tasking, that trying to juggle when you can't catch is a really bad idea. I am naturally a little clumsy so doing one thing at a time is enough of a challenge. My father often told me when I was learning how to drive that it is better to get there late and alive than never to get there at all. One of these days I will listen to him. Thanks Faroosh for sharing your story. I know it will help me in my immediate future. This was entertaining and very insightful. I found in my own personal experience with multi-tasking, that trying to juggle when you can’t catch is a really bad idea. I am naturally a little clumsy so doing one thing at a time is enough of a challenge. My father often told me when I was learning how to drive that it is better to get there late and alive than never to get there at all. One of these days I will listen to him.

Thanks Faroosh for sharing your story. I know it will help me in my immediate future.

]]> By: Farnoosh http://www.prolificliving.com/blog/2010/05/28/slow-down-to-get-ahead-think-before-you-act/#comment-4746 Farnoosh Thu, 10 Jun 2010 01:33:31 +0000 http://www.prolificliving.com/blog/?p=14342#comment-4746 Hmmm, Brandon! Thank you for sharing way too much information but I felt sorry for your blackberry situation so I will let it go ;)! Being careful is a good outcome!!!!! Hmmm, Brandon! Thank you for sharing way too much information but I felt sorry for your blackberry situation so I will let it go ;) ! Being careful is a good outcome!!!!!

]]> By: Brandon Connell | Make Money Blogging http://www.prolificliving.com/blog/2010/05/28/slow-down-to-get-ahead-think-before-you-act/#comment-4649 Brandon Connell | Make Money Blogging Sun, 06 Jun 2010 16:08:20 +0000 http://www.prolificliving.com/blog/?p=14342#comment-4649 One time I was standing over the toilet peeing and skip ahead a few seconds to see my blackberry fall out of my pocket and headed toward the inside of a nasty toilet bowl. I had reflexes like a cat though and caught it with my left hand. I have been careful since. One time I was standing over the toilet peeing and skip ahead a few seconds to see my blackberry fall out of my pocket and headed toward the inside of a nasty toilet bowl. I had reflexes like a cat though and caught it with my left hand. I have been careful since.

]]> By: Farnoosh http://www.prolificliving.com/blog/2010/05/28/slow-down-to-get-ahead-think-before-you-act/#comment-4421 Farnoosh Mon, 31 May 2010 13:22:22 +0000 http://www.prolificliving.com/blog/?p=14342#comment-4421 Hi Walter, I enjoyed reading your mental musing in response to the post. And a bit surprised that you would haste to the point of risking your safety and your life! I usually do not *want* to slow down, either so I can't agree more with the assessment you have come up with. Wonderful to see you here. Thank you for taking the time to share! Hi Walter, I enjoyed reading your mental musing in response to the post. And a bit surprised that you would haste to the point of risking your safety and your life! I usually do not *want* to slow down, either so I can’t agree more with the assessment you have come up with. Wonderful to see you here. Thank you for taking the time to share!

]]> By: Walter http://www.prolificliving.com/blog/2010/05/28/slow-down-to-get-ahead-think-before-you-act/#comment-4413 Walter Mon, 31 May 2010 01:07:20 +0000 http://www.prolificliving.com/blog/?p=14342#comment-4413 In this fast phase generation we are living, every task seems to require haste. Oftentimes I'm not aware of my carelessness. I would often cross the street and not paying attention to the fast moving cars while I think of task I need to accomplish. Many times I have put my life in danger with this attitude. I do want to slow things down but I need a reason. Upon deep contemplation I studied the importance of the task that's eating my attention and I found out that it was not THAT important at all to put myself in jeopardy. Now I always reminded myself of the important things in life. I always think of my precious family and the gift of life which is the most important thing I should preserve in this existence. :-) In this fast phase generation we are living, every task seems to require haste. Oftentimes I’m not aware of my carelessness. I would often cross the street and not paying attention to the fast moving cars while I think of task I need to accomplish. Many times I have put my life in danger with this attitude.

I do want to slow things down but I need a reason. Upon deep contemplation I studied the importance of the task that’s eating my attention and I found out that it was not THAT important at all to put myself in jeopardy. Now I always reminded myself of the important things in life. I always think of my precious family and the gift of life which is the most important thing I should preserve in this existence. :-)

]]> By: Farnoosh http://www.prolificliving.com/blog/2010/05/28/slow-down-to-get-ahead-think-before-you-act/#comment-4404 Farnoosh Sun, 30 May 2010 18:08:50 +0000 http://www.prolificliving.com/blog/?p=14342#comment-4404 Thank you Neo.....I hope you don't find the experiences worthless anymore - we learn from everything or else the bad stuff that happens just happens in vain! Thank you Neo…..I hope you don’t find the experiences worthless anymore – we learn from everything or else the bad stuff that happens just happens in vain!

]]> By: Neo http://www.prolificliving.com/blog/2010/05/28/slow-down-to-get-ahead-think-before-you-act/#comment-4399 Neo Sun, 30 May 2010 14:08:21 +0000 http://www.prolificliving.com/blog/?p=14342#comment-4399 Hi..It s beautiful how u make thoughtful posts out of worthless(for many) ordinary daily experiences... Hi..It s beautiful how u make thoughtful posts out of worthless(for many) ordinary daily experiences…

]]> By: Charles Dickens, On travel « Whispering Gums http://www.prolificliving.com/blog/2010/05/28/slow-down-to-get-ahead-think-before-you-act/#comment-4398 Charles Dickens, On travel « Whispering Gums Sun, 30 May 2010 14:07:31 +0000 http://www.prolificliving.com/blog/?p=14342#comment-4398 [...] readers and email accounts. I should either take Tony’s advice and draft in Word or adopt Farnoosh’s recent “Slow down” admonition (to herself), because clearly I’m not getting it right at present! I beg your [...] [...] readers and email accounts. I should either take Tony’s advice and draft in Word or adopt Farnoosh’s recent “Slow down” admonition (to herself), because clearly I’m not getting it right at present! I beg your [...]

]]> By: Farnoosh http://www.prolificliving.com/blog/2010/05/28/slow-down-to-get-ahead-think-before-you-act/#comment-4388 Farnoosh Sun, 30 May 2010 04:43:14 +0000 http://www.prolificliving.com/blog/?p=14342#comment-4388 Dia, you are welcome. Good quick summary for sure. I couldn't have said it better. Dia, you are welcome. Good quick summary for sure. I couldn’t have said it better.

]]> By: Farnoosh http://www.prolificliving.com/blog/2010/05/28/slow-down-to-get-ahead-think-before-you-act/#comment-4387 Farnoosh Sun, 30 May 2010 04:42:28 +0000 http://www.prolificliving.com/blog/?p=14342#comment-4387 Dear Jenny Ann, no need to thank me. Mindfulness is one of my favorite phrases now that it has meaning beyond the esoteric sense it initially had for me. And exactly as you also say, the irony of it all: when we slow down, we make less mistakes and we get ahead! Thank you for taking the time to comment here. Dear Jenny Ann, no need to thank me. Mindfulness is one of my favorite phrases now that it has meaning beyond the esoteric sense it initially had for me. And exactly as you also say, the irony of it all: when we slow down, we make less mistakes and we get ahead! Thank you for taking the time to comment here.

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