Author: Brent R. Tilson
Publisher: Forbesbooks
ISBN: 9781946633477
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
How To Maintain Positive Performance Through Your Company's Ups And Downs In this book, author Brent R. Tilson brings to life the classic challenge that all business leaders face as they push their businesses through the conflict of growth and business capability, often referred to as the S-curve life cycle. Through a fable drawn from his work with hundreds of businesses over twenty-five years of experience, he creates a case study that will take you, along with the characters Frank and Susan, on a journey of self-discovery. The practical tools, methodologies, and advice are thought provoking yet simple. Brent's innovative use of a business's "Lifeline," combined with his "Quad 4" methodology, helps leaders gain an understanding of how their business is performing today, and creates a road map for the future. Financial statements give leaders only a rearview-mirror look at a company's performance. The key is to have the information to look forward--through the "dashboard" showing where the company is going. In this book, Brent presents tools for leaders to zero in on the critical numbers and measurements they need to monitor. Some of the key issues he addresses are: -Is the company in the Driving Zone or Drama Zone? -Is revenue per employee growing? -What is the return on investment the company is getting from its employees? - What will put the company out of business? -Is the company outperforming the competition? The key is to Go Slow and truly understand the business's current capability; then you can make the necessary changes, adjustments, and improvements to prepare for the future--and get ready to Grow Fast.
Go Slow to Grow Fast
Author: Brent R. Tilson
Publisher: Forbesbooks
ISBN: 9781946633477
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
How To Maintain Positive Performance Through Your Company's Ups And Downs In this book, author Brent R. Tilson brings to life the classic challenge that all business leaders face as they push their businesses through the conflict of growth and business capability, often referred to as the S-curve life cycle. Through a fable drawn from his work with hundreds of businesses over twenty-five years of experience, he creates a case study that will take you, along with the characters Frank and Susan, on a journey of self-discovery. The practical tools, methodologies, and advice are thought provoking yet simple. Brent's innovative use of a business's "Lifeline," combined with his "Quad 4" methodology, helps leaders gain an understanding of how their business is performing today, and creates a road map for the future. Financial statements give leaders only a rearview-mirror look at a company's performance. The key is to have the information to look forward--through the "dashboard" showing where the company is going. In this book, Brent presents tools for leaders to zero in on the critical numbers and measurements they need to monitor. Some of the key issues he addresses are: -Is the company in the Driving Zone or Drama Zone? -Is revenue per employee growing? -What is the return on investment the company is getting from its employees? - What will put the company out of business? -Is the company outperforming the competition? The key is to Go Slow and truly understand the business's current capability; then you can make the necessary changes, adjustments, and improvements to prepare for the future--and get ready to Grow Fast.
Publisher: Forbesbooks
ISBN: 9781946633477
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
How To Maintain Positive Performance Through Your Company's Ups And Downs In this book, author Brent R. Tilson brings to life the classic challenge that all business leaders face as they push their businesses through the conflict of growth and business capability, often referred to as the S-curve life cycle. Through a fable drawn from his work with hundreds of businesses over twenty-five years of experience, he creates a case study that will take you, along with the characters Frank and Susan, on a journey of self-discovery. The practical tools, methodologies, and advice are thought provoking yet simple. Brent's innovative use of a business's "Lifeline," combined with his "Quad 4" methodology, helps leaders gain an understanding of how their business is performing today, and creates a road map for the future. Financial statements give leaders only a rearview-mirror look at a company's performance. The key is to have the information to look forward--through the "dashboard" showing where the company is going. In this book, Brent presents tools for leaders to zero in on the critical numbers and measurements they need to monitor. Some of the key issues he addresses are: -Is the company in the Driving Zone or Drama Zone? -Is revenue per employee growing? -What is the return on investment the company is getting from its employees? - What will put the company out of business? -Is the company outperforming the competition? The key is to Go Slow and truly understand the business's current capability; then you can make the necessary changes, adjustments, and improvements to prepare for the future--and get ready to Grow Fast.
Go Slow to Go Fast
Author: Damian D. "Skipper" Pitts
Publisher: Morgan James Publishing
ISBN: 1630475971
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 292
Book Description
"Go Slow to Go Fast" is the step-wise procedural approach that reviewers have called “a timely book that creates much needed dialogue” about how to challenge the norms using empirical findings that will ‘work,’ ‘will matter’ and ‘will stick!’ Others have stated the “usefulness of the text at a time where industries are facing a crisis in leadership; integrating a fresh approach from the objective advice offered throughout the text."
Publisher: Morgan James Publishing
ISBN: 1630475971
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 292
Book Description
"Go Slow to Go Fast" is the step-wise procedural approach that reviewers have called “a timely book that creates much needed dialogue” about how to challenge the norms using empirical findings that will ‘work,’ ‘will matter’ and ‘will stick!’ Others have stated the “usefulness of the text at a time where industries are facing a crisis in leadership; integrating a fresh approach from the objective advice offered throughout the text."
Growing Slow
Author: Jennifer Dukes Lee
Publisher: Zondervan
ISBN: 0310360447
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 262
Book Description
Enter a simpler way of living by unhurrying your heart, embracing the relaxed rhythms of nature, and discovering the meaningful gift of growing slow. We long to make a break from the fast pace of life, but if we're honest, we're afraid of what we'll miss if we do. Yet when going big and hustling hard leaves us stressed, empty, and out of sorts, perhaps this can be our cue to step into a far more satisfying, sustainable pace. In this crafted, inspiring read, beloved author Jennifer Dukes Lee offers a path to unhurried living by returning to the rhythm of the land and learning the ancient art of Growing Slow. Jennifer was once at breaking point herself, and tells her story of rude awakening to the ways her chosen lifestyle of running hard, scaling fast, and the neverending chase for results was taking a toll on her body, heart, and soul. But when she finally gave herself permission to believe it takes time to grow good things, she found a new kind of freedom. With eloquent truths and vivid storytelling, Jennifer reflects on the lessons she learned from living on her fifth-generation family farm and the insights she gathered from the purposeful yet never rushed life of Christ. Growing Slow charts a path out of the pressures of bigger, harder, faster, and into a more rooted way of living where the growth of good things is deep and lasting. Following the rhythms of the natural growing season, Growing Slow will help you: Find the true relief that comes when you stop running and start resting in Jesus Learn practices for unhurrying your heart and mind every day Let go of the pressure and embrace the small, good things already bearing fruit in your life And engage slow growth through reflection prompts and simple application steps
Publisher: Zondervan
ISBN: 0310360447
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 262
Book Description
Enter a simpler way of living by unhurrying your heart, embracing the relaxed rhythms of nature, and discovering the meaningful gift of growing slow. We long to make a break from the fast pace of life, but if we're honest, we're afraid of what we'll miss if we do. Yet when going big and hustling hard leaves us stressed, empty, and out of sorts, perhaps this can be our cue to step into a far more satisfying, sustainable pace. In this crafted, inspiring read, beloved author Jennifer Dukes Lee offers a path to unhurried living by returning to the rhythm of the land and learning the ancient art of Growing Slow. Jennifer was once at breaking point herself, and tells her story of rude awakening to the ways her chosen lifestyle of running hard, scaling fast, and the neverending chase for results was taking a toll on her body, heart, and soul. But when she finally gave herself permission to believe it takes time to grow good things, she found a new kind of freedom. With eloquent truths and vivid storytelling, Jennifer reflects on the lessons she learned from living on her fifth-generation family farm and the insights she gathered from the purposeful yet never rushed life of Christ. Growing Slow charts a path out of the pressures of bigger, harder, faster, and into a more rooted way of living where the growth of good things is deep and lasting. Following the rhythms of the natural growing season, Growing Slow will help you: Find the true relief that comes when you stop running and start resting in Jesus Learn practices for unhurrying your heart and mind every day Let go of the pressure and embrace the small, good things already bearing fruit in your life And engage slow growth through reflection prompts and simple application steps
Go Slow to Grow
Author: Jackie Jarvis
Publisher: The Endless Bookcase Ltd
ISBN: 1912243911
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 168
Book Description
Are you always too busy to do the things you really want to do? Do you find yourself unable to take your foot off the pedal despite knowing your wellbeing is suffering? Is feeling stressed, frustrated, and unfulfilled becoming the norm? Do you want to feel more able to live your best life and be the best version of yourself? This book will help you step off the hamster wheel, slow down in life and pay attention to your heart’s desire. Its powerful life enhancing messages will inspire you to reduce stress and make simple changes for the better. Changes that enable you to live a deeper, richer more fulfilling life on your own terms. Jackie Jarvis, business woman and coach, shares her personal journey pushing for what she thought represented success, with honesty and humour. As she learns lessons from what she calls her ‘voice of slow’ she gives guidance on how to stop stressing and over thinking, how to let go of overload and excessive pushing, and most importantly how to slow down and live in a way that quite simply, makes us happy. In this book you will find simple ways to manage stress, powerful reflective questions, and practical wisdom. If you are a reader of Psychologies and Women’s Health Magazines, Go Slow to Grow can also help boost your emotional wellbeing, self-awareness and health and wellbeing. If you enjoyed ‘Calm’ by Fearn Cotton, an authentic and inspiring read, Go Slow to Grow builds on that feeling of inner calm by sharing the importance of slowing down and how to create pockets of slow in your daily life. Or if you were inspired by the wise and beautiful thoughts shared in ‘The Things You Can See When You Slow Down’ by Haemin Sunim, Go Slow to Grow will help you to listen to your inner voice and learn how to slow yourself down. *This book is based on an earlier version titled 'In Pursuit of Slow'
Publisher: The Endless Bookcase Ltd
ISBN: 1912243911
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 168
Book Description
Are you always too busy to do the things you really want to do? Do you find yourself unable to take your foot off the pedal despite knowing your wellbeing is suffering? Is feeling stressed, frustrated, and unfulfilled becoming the norm? Do you want to feel more able to live your best life and be the best version of yourself? This book will help you step off the hamster wheel, slow down in life and pay attention to your heart’s desire. Its powerful life enhancing messages will inspire you to reduce stress and make simple changes for the better. Changes that enable you to live a deeper, richer more fulfilling life on your own terms. Jackie Jarvis, business woman and coach, shares her personal journey pushing for what she thought represented success, with honesty and humour. As she learns lessons from what she calls her ‘voice of slow’ she gives guidance on how to stop stressing and over thinking, how to let go of overload and excessive pushing, and most importantly how to slow down and live in a way that quite simply, makes us happy. In this book you will find simple ways to manage stress, powerful reflective questions, and practical wisdom. If you are a reader of Psychologies and Women’s Health Magazines, Go Slow to Grow can also help boost your emotional wellbeing, self-awareness and health and wellbeing. If you enjoyed ‘Calm’ by Fearn Cotton, an authentic and inspiring read, Go Slow to Grow builds on that feeling of inner calm by sharing the importance of slowing down and how to create pockets of slow in your daily life. Or if you were inspired by the wise and beautiful thoughts shared in ‘The Things You Can See When You Slow Down’ by Haemin Sunim, Go Slow to Grow will help you to listen to your inner voice and learn how to slow yourself down. *This book is based on an earlier version titled 'In Pursuit of Slow'
Live Slow, Grow Fast
Author: ABHAY MAHADEV
Publisher: First Business
ISBN:
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 267
Book Description
In today’s fast-paced world, the relentless pursuit of professional success often comes at the expense of inner peace and personal fulfillment. But what if you didn’t have to choose between the two? What if you could achieve remarkable growth in your career while living a life of harmony, balance, and mindfulness? Live Slow, Grow Fast is your ultimate guide to mastering the art of balancing personal peace with professional ambition. This transformative book dives deep into the principles of slowing down to savor life’s moments while accelerating toward your goals with clarity and purpose. Through engaging narratives, actionable strategies, and thought-provoking insights, Live Slow, Grow Fast explores: How mindfulness and intentional living can create a foundation for lasting success. Practical techniques to simplify your life and amplify your focus. Ways to nurture relationships, build resilience, and handle setbacks with grace. The secrets of productivity without stress and thriving in an ever-changing world. Inspiring stories of individuals who have mastered the balance of living slow while growing fast. Whether you’re an aspiring professional, a seasoned leader, or someone searching for greater fulfillment, this book will equip you with the tools to align your inner peace with your outer ambitions. Discover the power of living intentionally, achieving sustainably, and creating a life that inspires others. With Live Slow, Grow Fast, you’ll learn that the true essence of success lies not in rushing, but in embracing the journey with purpose and heart. Start your journey to a balanced, meaningful life today.
Publisher: First Business
ISBN:
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 267
Book Description
In today’s fast-paced world, the relentless pursuit of professional success often comes at the expense of inner peace and personal fulfillment. But what if you didn’t have to choose between the two? What if you could achieve remarkable growth in your career while living a life of harmony, balance, and mindfulness? Live Slow, Grow Fast is your ultimate guide to mastering the art of balancing personal peace with professional ambition. This transformative book dives deep into the principles of slowing down to savor life’s moments while accelerating toward your goals with clarity and purpose. Through engaging narratives, actionable strategies, and thought-provoking insights, Live Slow, Grow Fast explores: How mindfulness and intentional living can create a foundation for lasting success. Practical techniques to simplify your life and amplify your focus. Ways to nurture relationships, build resilience, and handle setbacks with grace. The secrets of productivity without stress and thriving in an ever-changing world. Inspiring stories of individuals who have mastered the balance of living slow while growing fast. Whether you’re an aspiring professional, a seasoned leader, or someone searching for greater fulfillment, this book will equip you with the tools to align your inner peace with your outer ambitions. Discover the power of living intentionally, achieving sustainably, and creating a life that inspires others. With Live Slow, Grow Fast, you’ll learn that the true essence of success lies not in rushing, but in embracing the journey with purpose and heart. Start your journey to a balanced, meaningful life today.
Gracie's Garden
Author: Lara Casey
Publisher: B&H Publishing Group
ISBN: 1087706289
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 18
Book Description
Little by little, good things grow! Come play in the garden with Gracie! Join the garden tea party with her sister Sarah, taste tomatoes right off the vine with her crunchy munchy brother Joshua, and plant seeds! Some seeds, though, don't grow fast enough for Joshua. He wants to munch on tomatoes NOW. What will he do while he waits on those tiny tomato seeds to grow? Step into the garden to find out! Author and business owner Lara Casey has learned many rich lessons from the garden, including how to celebrate that God grows good things little by little. In her first children's book, she heads back to the tomato vines to share her joy and wisdom with little gardeners. Includes a free Garden Giggles poster!
Publisher: B&H Publishing Group
ISBN: 1087706289
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 18
Book Description
Little by little, good things grow! Come play in the garden with Gracie! Join the garden tea party with her sister Sarah, taste tomatoes right off the vine with her crunchy munchy brother Joshua, and plant seeds! Some seeds, though, don't grow fast enough for Joshua. He wants to munch on tomatoes NOW. What will he do while he waits on those tiny tomato seeds to grow? Step into the garden to find out! Author and business owner Lara Casey has learned many rich lessons from the garden, including how to celebrate that God grows good things little by little. In her first children's book, she heads back to the tomato vines to share her joy and wisdom with little gardeners. Includes a free Garden Giggles poster!
Slow Down to Speed Up
Author: Liz Bywater
Publisher: Business Expert Press
ISBN: 1947441566
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 109
Book Description
Slow Down to Speed Up: Lead, Succeed, and Thrive in a 24/7 World is a powerful new resource for leaders from the C-Suite to the front line. Filled with innovative new approaches, pragmatic tools, and real-life success stories, this book tackles the universal challenge of getting better, faster, more sustainable results in a world of nonstop demands and constant connectivity. This book provides the concepts and tools to help leaders successfully strategize, prioritize, lead with purpose, find balance, and gain a competitive edge in today’s fast-paced business environment. Based on Dr. Liz Bywater’s 20 years of professional experience helping individuals, teams, and organizations thrive, the book contains real-world illustrations of the challenges faced by today’s business leaders. Beyond that, it provides actionable guidance to help readers make the best decisions, create a proactive, future-focused work culture, catapult individual and team performance, and lead extraordinarily successful organizations.
Publisher: Business Expert Press
ISBN: 1947441566
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 109
Book Description
Slow Down to Speed Up: Lead, Succeed, and Thrive in a 24/7 World is a powerful new resource for leaders from the C-Suite to the front line. Filled with innovative new approaches, pragmatic tools, and real-life success stories, this book tackles the universal challenge of getting better, faster, more sustainable results in a world of nonstop demands and constant connectivity. This book provides the concepts and tools to help leaders successfully strategize, prioritize, lead with purpose, find balance, and gain a competitive edge in today’s fast-paced business environment. Based on Dr. Liz Bywater’s 20 years of professional experience helping individuals, teams, and organizations thrive, the book contains real-world illustrations of the challenges faced by today’s business leaders. Beyond that, it provides actionable guidance to help readers make the best decisions, create a proactive, future-focused work culture, catapult individual and team performance, and lead extraordinarily successful organizations.
Thinking, Fast and Slow
Author: Daniel Kahneman
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux
ISBN: 1429969350
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 511
Book Description
*Major New York Times Bestseller *More than 2.6 million copies sold *One of The New York Times Book Review's ten best books of the year *Selected by The Wall Street Journal as one of the best nonfiction books of the year *Presidential Medal of Freedom Recipient *Daniel Kahneman's work with Amos Tversky is the subject of Michael Lewis's best-selling The Undoing Project: A Friendship That Changed Our Minds In his mega bestseller, Thinking, Fast and Slow, Daniel Kahneman, world-famous psychologist and winner of the Nobel Prize in Economics, takes us on a groundbreaking tour of the mind and explains the two systems that drive the way we think. System 1 is fast, intuitive, and emotional; System 2 is slower, more deliberative, and more logical. The impact of overconfidence on corporate strategies, the difficulties of predicting what will make us happy in the future, the profound effect of cognitive biases on everything from playing the stock market to planning our next vacation—each of these can be understood only by knowing how the two systems shape our judgments and decisions. Engaging the reader in a lively conversation about how we think, Kahneman reveals where we can and cannot trust our intuitions and how we can tap into the benefits of slow thinking. He offers practical and enlightening insights into how choices are made in both our business and our personal lives—and how we can use different techniques to guard against the mental glitches that often get us into trouble. Topping bestseller lists for almost ten years, Thinking, Fast and Slow is a contemporary classic, an essential book that has changed the lives of millions of readers.
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux
ISBN: 1429969350
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 511
Book Description
*Major New York Times Bestseller *More than 2.6 million copies sold *One of The New York Times Book Review's ten best books of the year *Selected by The Wall Street Journal as one of the best nonfiction books of the year *Presidential Medal of Freedom Recipient *Daniel Kahneman's work with Amos Tversky is the subject of Michael Lewis's best-selling The Undoing Project: A Friendship That Changed Our Minds In his mega bestseller, Thinking, Fast and Slow, Daniel Kahneman, world-famous psychologist and winner of the Nobel Prize in Economics, takes us on a groundbreaking tour of the mind and explains the two systems that drive the way we think. System 1 is fast, intuitive, and emotional; System 2 is slower, more deliberative, and more logical. The impact of overconfidence on corporate strategies, the difficulties of predicting what will make us happy in the future, the profound effect of cognitive biases on everything from playing the stock market to planning our next vacation—each of these can be understood only by knowing how the two systems shape our judgments and decisions. Engaging the reader in a lively conversation about how we think, Kahneman reveals where we can and cannot trust our intuitions and how we can tap into the benefits of slow thinking. He offers practical and enlightening insights into how choices are made in both our business and our personal lives—and how we can use different techniques to guard against the mental glitches that often get us into trouble. Topping bestseller lists for almost ten years, Thinking, Fast and Slow is a contemporary classic, an essential book that has changed the lives of millions of readers.
Slow Down
Author: Nichole Nordeman
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
ISBN: 0718099028
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 209
Book Description
The days are long, but the years are short. No matter if it’s your child’s first step, first day of school, or first night tucked away in a new dorm room away from home, there comes a moment when you realize just how quickly the years are flying by. Christian music artist Nichole Nordeman’s profound lyrics in her viral hit “Slow Down” struck a chord with moms everywhere, and now this beautiful four-color book will inspire you to celebrate the everyday moments of motherhood. Filled with thought-provoking writings from Nichole, as well as guest writings from friends including Shauna Niequist and Jen Hatmaker, practical tips, and journaling space for reflection, Slow Down will be a poignant gift for any mom, as well as a treasured keepsake. Take a few moments to reflect and celebrate the privilege of being a parent and getting to watch your little ones grow—and Slow Down. Nichole Nordeman has sold more than 1 million albums as a Christian music artist and has won 9 GMA Dove Awards, including two awards for Female Vocalist of the Year and Songwriter of the Year. Nichole released a lyric video for her song “Slow Down,” and it struck a chord with parents everywhere, amassing 14 million views in its first five days. She lives in Oklahoma with her two children.
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
ISBN: 0718099028
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 209
Book Description
The days are long, but the years are short. No matter if it’s your child’s first step, first day of school, or first night tucked away in a new dorm room away from home, there comes a moment when you realize just how quickly the years are flying by. Christian music artist Nichole Nordeman’s profound lyrics in her viral hit “Slow Down” struck a chord with moms everywhere, and now this beautiful four-color book will inspire you to celebrate the everyday moments of motherhood. Filled with thought-provoking writings from Nichole, as well as guest writings from friends including Shauna Niequist and Jen Hatmaker, practical tips, and journaling space for reflection, Slow Down will be a poignant gift for any mom, as well as a treasured keepsake. Take a few moments to reflect and celebrate the privilege of being a parent and getting to watch your little ones grow—and Slow Down. Nichole Nordeman has sold more than 1 million albums as a Christian music artist and has won 9 GMA Dove Awards, including two awards for Female Vocalist of the Year and Songwriter of the Year. Nichole released a lyric video for her song “Slow Down,” and it struck a chord with parents everywhere, amassing 14 million views in its first five days. She lives in Oklahoma with her two children.
In Praise of Slowness
Author: Carl Honore
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0061907316
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 334
Book Description
We live in the age of speed. We strain to be more efficient, to cram more into each minute, each hour, each day. Since the Industrial Revolution shifted the world into high gear, the cult of speed has pushed us to a breaking point. Consider these facts: Americans on average spend seventy-two minutes of every day behind the wheel of a car, a typical business executive now loses sixty-eight hours a year to being put on hold, and American adults currently devote on average a mere half hour per week to making love. Living on the edge of exhaustion, we are constantly reminded by our bodies and minds that the pace of life is spinning out of control. In Praise of Slowness traces the history of our increasingly breathless relationship with time and tackles the consequences of living in this accelerated culture of our own creation. Why are we always in such a rush? What is the cure for time sickness? Is it possible, or even desirable, to slow down? Realizing the price we pay for unrelenting speed, people all over the world are reclaiming their time and slowing down the pace -- and living happier, healthier, and more productive lives as a result. A Slow revolution is taking place. Here you will find no Luddite calls to overthrow technology and seek a preindustrial utopia. This is a modern revolution, championed by cell-phone using, e-mailing lovers of sanity. The Slow philosophy can be summed up in a single word -- balance. People are discovering energy and efficiency where they may have been least expected -- in slowing down. In this engaging and entertaining exploration, award-winning journalist and rehabilitated speedaholic Carl Honoré details our perennial love affair with efficiency and speed in a perfect blend of anecdotal reportage, history, and intellectual inquiry. In Praise of Slowness is the first comprehensive look at the worldwide Slow movements making their way into the mainstream -- in offices, factories, neighborhoods, kitchens, hospitals, concert halls, bedrooms, gyms, and schools. Defining a movement that is here to stay, this spirited manifesto will make you completely rethink your relationship with time.
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0061907316
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 334
Book Description
We live in the age of speed. We strain to be more efficient, to cram more into each minute, each hour, each day. Since the Industrial Revolution shifted the world into high gear, the cult of speed has pushed us to a breaking point. Consider these facts: Americans on average spend seventy-two minutes of every day behind the wheel of a car, a typical business executive now loses sixty-eight hours a year to being put on hold, and American adults currently devote on average a mere half hour per week to making love. Living on the edge of exhaustion, we are constantly reminded by our bodies and minds that the pace of life is spinning out of control. In Praise of Slowness traces the history of our increasingly breathless relationship with time and tackles the consequences of living in this accelerated culture of our own creation. Why are we always in such a rush? What is the cure for time sickness? Is it possible, or even desirable, to slow down? Realizing the price we pay for unrelenting speed, people all over the world are reclaiming their time and slowing down the pace -- and living happier, healthier, and more productive lives as a result. A Slow revolution is taking place. Here you will find no Luddite calls to overthrow technology and seek a preindustrial utopia. This is a modern revolution, championed by cell-phone using, e-mailing lovers of sanity. The Slow philosophy can be summed up in a single word -- balance. People are discovering energy and efficiency where they may have been least expected -- in slowing down. In this engaging and entertaining exploration, award-winning journalist and rehabilitated speedaholic Carl Honoré details our perennial love affair with efficiency and speed in a perfect blend of anecdotal reportage, history, and intellectual inquiry. In Praise of Slowness is the first comprehensive look at the worldwide Slow movements making their way into the mainstream -- in offices, factories, neighborhoods, kitchens, hospitals, concert halls, bedrooms, gyms, and schools. Defining a movement that is here to stay, this spirited manifesto will make you completely rethink your relationship with time.