“Martha, Martha, you are anxious and troubled about many things,

but one thing is necessary. Mary has chosen the good portion,

     I am on a mission. The speed zone limit on our street is twenty-five miles an hour. Drivers, however, view our sleepy, little hollow as a racetrack on the NASCAR circuit.

     So, I have been searching for some unique messages that might reduce the urge to set land speed records. Here are some of my favorites:

 Slow down. Heaven is full.

Warning: Speed limit enforced by neighbors with paintball guns.

Visiting in-laws? Slow down, get there late.

Hustle. Go faster. Do more.

     To be honest, I used to work eighty hours a week. I confused hurry with productivity and effort for results. I believed that if I worked harder and invested more time I would be successful.

     It took me awhile to realize that hurry and busyness are not the same things. The story of Martha and Mary denotes a contrast between these two actions. While Martha was busy making dinner in the kitchen, her rush to get food on the table soured her attitude, as well as the mood of the entire household.

     Many professional coaches continually tout the hustle lifestyle. However, the most successful leaders and entrepreneurs who create results have demonstrated that slowing down is the best formula for success. Marketing expert, Jeff Olson, claims: “Sometimes you need to slow down to go fast.”

     Slowing down gives you greater clarity. Slowing down helps you better manage your emotions. Slowing down offers you more time to make better decisions. Slowing puts you in the best position to optimize results.