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After returning from a quick birthday getaway to the Dominican Republic, I am inspired after being sucked into the The 4-Hour Workweek by Tim Ferriss. Thank you to a dear friend and renowned life coach, Susie Moore, for this wonderful and insightful birthday gift that I enjoyed beach-side. It’s very powerful. I would highly recommend this quick read.
A beautiful poem Ferriss highlights towards the end of his book is motivating and a great reminder for everyone. At any age. In any career. Dealing with any life situation. Hope you enjoy!
Slow Dance by David L. Weatherford
Have you ever watched kids
On a merry-go-round?
Or listened to the rain
Slapping on the ground?
Ever followed a butterfly’s erratic flight?
Or gazed at the sun into the fading night?
You better slow down.
Don’t dance so fast.
Time is short.
The music won’t last.
Do you run through each day
On the fly?
When you ask: How are you?
Do you hear the reply?
When the day is done,
do you lie in your bed
With the next hundred chores
Running through your head?
You’d better slow down.
Don’t dance so fast.
Time is short.
The music won’t last.
Ever told your child,
We’ll do it tomorrow?
And in your haste,
Not see his sorrow?
Ever lost touch,
Let a good friendship die
Cause you never had time
To call and say, “Hi”?
You’d better slow down.
Don’t dance so fast.
Time is short.
The music won’t last.
When you run so fast to get somewhere
You miss half the fun of getting there.
When you worry and hurry through your day,
It is like an unopened gift thrown away.
Life is not a race.
Do take it slower.
Hear the music
Before the song is over.
It’s very true. Savor every moment. Slow down. Don’t dance so fast.