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:
- Am I centered right now?
- Is urgency driving this?
- 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.
Private Advisory Invitation:
For individuals navigating pressure, responsibility, or rapid decision cycles who want to remain centered and aligned, private advisory sessions are available by appointment only.
Email Flavio@HealerShaman.com with the subject line “Private Advisory Inquiry.”
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