Fast Is Not Always Best

I have always wanted to be the fastest in everything.

I used to want to be the fastest in arithmetic, fastest to walk from the tram stop to school, fastest to cook a good meal, fastest in finishing woodwork, fastest in writing, fastest in achieving wealth.

However, it's not all good. To be the fastest, I often cut corners. My results lacked quality. I took risks. Sometimes the risks were not calculated. I noticed this today as I was driving. I was impatient and I wanted to reach the destination in the fastest time. Only when I arrived home did I realise my mistake. I was driving recklessly. It was dangerous and I put my life and that of my family at risk.

I have lost large amounts of money due to my desire for speed. The risks I took didn't pay off and I lost what I had. I realise now that when I have the wealth to retire, I need to remember to play it safe and not take risks that could mean I lose it.

I see the foolishness of my actions. There is no need to always be in a rush. When striving to be the fastest one has to fully appreciate the risks involved.