Quick Answer
For search, voice, and "just tell me what to do".
Why Faster Is Not Neutral.
Key Takeaways:
- Speed kills nuance: You can't think deeply at 100mph.
- The 'Fast' Choice is usually the selfish choice.
- Friction as a Feature: Adding delay to increase quality.
In-Depth Analysis
The Blur
When you drive a car at 200mph, the world becomes a blur. You lose detail. You lose context. You only see the road directly in front of you. This is "Tunnel Vision."
AI is a Rocket Engine
AI wants to go fast. It wants to generate 1,000 blog posts. It wants to email 10,000 leads. If you let it, you will lose control of the vehicle.
The Brakes
Your job is not to press the gas. The gas is stuck down. Your job is the Steering and the Brakes. Slow it down until you can see the scenery again.
Playbook
The '24-Hour' Rule: Never make a strategic decision the same day you get the data.
The 'Slow' Email: Configure AI to draft emails but *schedule* them to send later. Give yourself time to change your mind.
The Sabbath: One day of zero speed. No tech. Just biology.
Common Pitfalls
- Burnout: The engine can run forever. You can't.
- Mistakes at Scale: A fast mistake is a big mistake.
- Loss of Connection: Relationships require time. You can't 'optimize' a conversation with your child.
Metrics to Track
Decision Quality (Post-mortem)
Regret Rate
System Uptime (Human uptime, not server)
FAQ
Does the market demand speed?
The market demands *responsiveness*, not manic speed. A thoughtful reply in 4 hours is better than a panic reply in 4 seconds.
Will I fall behind?
No. You will move deliberately. The tortoise and the hare was a story about consistency, not just speed.
Related Reading
AI as a Silent Partner
Explores the philosophy of AI as a background collaborator—never the voice, always the amplifier. This approach centers on maintaining strict boundaries, using intentional prompts to guide output rather than surrendering to it, and sharpening human discernment. The goal is to remain the final moral and creative authority, using AI to handle the cognitive heavy lifting without eroding the human soul of the business.
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