Slow is smooth, smooth is fast

One of the very first things we learned in fire academy was this mantra. On the fireground things are chaotic and it’s all going very fast, time is sensitive and you’re under intense pressure to perform and execute. But this is a gentle reminder to slow yourself down, working in an efficient and methodical manner is much better than missing steps by moving too fast. Thus having to start over. It equates to quality over quantity. Like the golf swing, certain tasks require proper sequencing to produce max efficiency. Best used to help calm the mind or especially when learning a new pattern, movement, or motion.