In this post, we’ll unpack the science behind why Success Loves Speed and then detail how we can leverage this knowledge in a way that optimises the achievement of ours goals.
The Metaphysics Of Why Success Loves Speed
Metaphysically, ideas aren’t just bestowed upon one person. Why? Because most people don’t act on them.
Consequently, the universe hedges its bets by bestowing an idea upon multiple people simultaneously. This way, while the idea is circulating in the collective unconscious, at least one prepared mind is going to translate that idea and act on it and whoever is quickest will be rewarded.
Thus, one of the most important beliefs we must internalise is that success loves speed.
Why Success Loves Speed
Knowledge is not power. Applied knowledge is power.
Thus, in today’s world, it’s not just about what you know, it’s about how quickly you can acquire knowledge and then how quickly you can effectively apply that knowledge.
More simply, the quicker you can acquire and then effectively apply knowledge, the quicker you’ll see results.
Extrapolated more broadly, the quicker you can iterate through any processes, the quicker you’ll achieve your goals.
For example, investing is about obtaining information, processing information and acting on information. The quicker you can iterate through this process, the more successful you’ll be as an investor.
“An investment in knowledge always pays the best interest.” ― Benjamin Franklin
The Evolutionary Perspective
From an evolutionary perspective, the ability to quickly acquire and apply knowledge was essential for adapting in a constantly changing environment.
For our ancient ancestors, those who could quickly understand and utilise new information were better equipped to handle threats, find resources and create solutions.
“Share your knowledge. It is a way to achieve immortality.” — Dalai Lama
It’s A Matter Of Time
One of the most important reasons for creating a sense of urgency when it comes to achieving our goals and the quality of life we desire is that is saves us the most valuable resource we all have: time.
Therefore, our ability to compress and minimise the amount of time it takes to successfully achieve any goal is essential. The quicker we achieve our goals, the more we can be, do and have.
“There are no speed limits on the road to excellence. We can’t be fined for speeding.” — David W. Johnson
Find The Fastest Way
If success loves speed, then identifying the fastest way to achieve our goals is essential.
The fastest way to achieve any goal is to find someone who has already achieved our desired goal and then mimic their behaviours. This strategy, known as modelling, is the key to exponentially accelerating our speed of success.
“I believe that if you are going to work hard to achieve a goal, then you owe it to yourself to find the fastest way to get it done.” — Gary Ryan Blair
Summary (TL;DR)
Success — in all areas of life — loves speed. It’s about how quickly we can acquire knowledge and then how quickly we can effectively apply that knowledge.
To accelerate our success, we must leverage the power of modelling by identifying someone who has already achieved our desired goal and then mimicking their behaviours
Thus, the sooner we truly understand and develop the belief that success loves speed, the sooner we can accelerate our success, ultimately allowing us to be, do and have more.
