Walking speed on the streets of New York, Boston, and Philadelphia has increased 15% since 1979.
This makes me very happy.
I believe in stopping to smell the roses. Admiring the world around us. Noticing the big and little things.
But I also believe in making the most of my time. Accelerating the pace to increase health benefits. Moving past the boring places to get to the good place.
I see people move through the aisles in the grocery store like it’s the place to be.
I see people walking down a street in New York, acting like the exteriors of Starbucks, Chase Bank, and Le Pain Quotidien are worthy of their time and attention.
If the space you’re moving through is worth the time, then spend the time.
But if you’re moving slowly through mundanity and homogeneity, you’re making a mistake.
Get to the good stuff by moving quickly through the not-so-good stuff.
