ed. note: as we approach this holiday season with more tasks than we can possibly, Gayle's wise words will not only encourage you, but provide practical advice.

The hurrier I go, the behinder I get .. . . .

We have laughed at this old Deutsch saying. We know the feeling! But have you ever taken a hard look at the truth expressed here? It is absolutely on target. Hurrying usually does only get us further behind.

Still, the first thing we often do when faced with a packed schedule is to go to afterburners. To speed up. To rush. The result of this hurry? More times than not: miscalculations, misunderstandings, mistakes—putting us even more behind schedule. It has probably happened to you. Maybe this week. Maybe today.

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