Rushing is often praised.

It looks like urgency. It feels like momentum. It creates the appearance of progress.

But rushing is rarely a sign of strength.

It is usually a sign that someone is no longer centered.

Why Rushing Feels Necessary

When disorientation appears, people feel pressure to resolve it.

Uncertainty becomes uncomfortable.

So they accelerate.

They move faster to escape the discomfort of not knowing.

This creates action — but not alignment.

The Difference Between Speed and Timing

Speed is about how fast you move.

Timing is about when you move.

Centered people prioritize timing.

They understand that the wrong move at the wrong moment creates more work later.

So they wait.

What Being Centered Looks Like in Practice

When someone is centered:

• they are not pulled by urgency
• they do not explain prematurely
• they allow situations to settle before acting
• they trust timing over pressure

This often looks like patience.

In reality, it is discipline.

Why Rushing Creates Hidden Costs

When people rush while uncentered, they often:

• commit too early
• speak before clarity returns
• agree to things they later resent
• create situations that require correction

The cost is not always immediate.

It shows up later as fatigue, frustration, or rework.

High Performers and the Rush Trap

High performers are especially vulnerable to rushing.

They are rewarded for responsiveness.

They are expected to decide quickly.

Over time, this trains them to override centeredness.

This is when alignment begins to slip.

Everyday Rushing Is the Same Pattern

Outside leadership roles, rushing shows up as:

• replying immediately when you should pause
• making choices to relieve pressure
• ending or starting things too quickly
• acting to avoid discomfort

People later say:

“I should have waited.”

Containment Slows the Right Things

Containment does not slow progress.

It slows reaction.

When containment is strong:

• pressure settles
• disorientation reduces
• centeredness returns

Action that follows is cleaner.

A Simple Rule for Today

Before acting, ask:

1. Am I centered right now?
2. Is urgency driving this?
3. Would waiting improve timing?

If you are not centered, wait.

Waiting protects alignment.

The Takeaway

Rushing does not create advantage.

Centeredness does.

Those who move from a centered state make fewer corrections and sustain momentum longer.

Center first.

Then move.

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