Slow + steady, said the Turtle.

Lara and I went to the Museum of Natural History, to hear Al Gore speak about his new book. As per my usual behavior at anything in a fancy-looking hall, I was sort of falling asleep in the beginning — which was not a reflection on the lecture, but rather a reflection on my need for a nap. But there was a point where I finally regained composure and snapped to attention (perhaps, because of crunching two mint TicTacs), and it was when when Al Gore mentioned the above proverb. I found it to resonate with me rather deeply...both in tactical scenarios, and also with regards to my overall perspective of life. I would much rather go far [in life] and fully experience every thing I can to the utmost, together with loved ones; then speed through life just so I can get to the next thing and the next thing and then the next thing, without having anyone to enjoy it with when I get there. There is nothing worse than arriving at an amazing place, and then looking around and realizing that you left everyone behind, in order to get there.