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STRATEGIES VERSUS SPEED

Sometimes an idea, project, plan or message requires more time and thought. So, should you rush, or should you take time out to consider your options? Something, or someone, has clearly made you feel you have to race forward. But you need to honour what you have, by asking yourself what the best strategy is.

It may be that you are on the wrong track. That is probably the last thing you want to think about. In your own interests, though, there is a great deal to be gained by stopping for a short time and reviewing where you are. It may be better to hold yourself up for a while in order to do this, than to blindly go off-track.

If you are absolutely sure that there is no better alternative, though, then perhaps you are right to keep going, at your current speed. As it’s possible that you or others have a blind spot about the situation though, it may be useful to ask a third party for their opinion. How does a smart outsider see the situation?

It may help to become more conscious of your thought processes now, and your motivation. Perhaps you feel there isn’t time, but even the briefest encounter with yourself now could be very useful. You may feel you have to run on auto-pilot when this Oracle answer appears, but it’s actually unnecessary.

Conscious examination of yourself, your goals, and the realities of your position is wise. It need not interrupt your progress for long. It may mean slowing down for a little while, or even momentarily stopping, but that could be time well spent if it gives you a greater chance of success. Look beyond any deadlines.

If others are caught up in the situation too, then you also need to see it from their point of view. You have your ideas, your mission, your motives – but where are they coming from? What are they actually capable of? If, after all that, you still decide to continue at the same rate, at least you’ve examined your options.