The Religion of Speed
The article discusses how the concept of speed in work has shifted from a practical necessity to a moral imperative. It argues that this obsession with speed often leads to poor decision-making and a lack of understanding in various industries. Ultimately, the piece emphasizes the importance of slowing down to ensure clarity and comprehension in work processes.
- ▪Speed has become a moral position in many industries, often equated with ambition.
- ▪Many organizations mistake activity for progress, leading to a cycle of rushed work and subsequent rework.
- ▪Slowing down can actually lead to better understanding and more effective outcomes.
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The Religion of Speed 29 May, 2026 At some point, “moving fast” stopped being a practical concern and became a moral position. You see it damn near everywhere now. How fast can we ship this? How fast can we respond? How fast can we hire? How fast can we scale? How fast can we pivot? How fast can we get something, anything, in front of people so we can say we’re making progress? It’s treated like proof of seriousness. If you’re moving fast, you’re ambitious. If you’re cautious, you’re scared. If you ask to slow down and think, you’re blocking momentum. If you point out that the current plan has all the structural integrity of wet cardboard, you’re being negative. This is how a lot of bad work gets protected.
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