10 Feb Slow motion is better than no motion
Hey everyone,
It’s good to be back in the UK after a refreshing weekend in Barcelona. Stepping away from the usual rhythm—especially in a setting that forces you to slow down—reminded me of something I want to share with you today: progress isn’t always about speed.
The obsession with immediate success is a modern affliction. We want the body transformation in six weeks, the business to be thriving in six months, and the personal breakthrough to come overnight. But if there’s anything I’ve learned, it’s this: slow motion is better than no motion. If you’re frustrated that you’re not moving fast enough, trust me, I get it. But today, I want to show you why slower progress isn’t just okay—it’s often necessary. Here are three reasons why:
1. Mastery takes time
There’s a reason why true experts, whether in business, sport, or art, take years to develop their craft. The most meaningful work requires iteration, failure, and deep learning—none of which can be rushed.
A friend of mine spent five years building a business before it gained any real traction. Now, it looks like an overnight success, but what people don’t see are the nights he went to bed questioning whether he should quit. If he had rushed the process, he would have made compromises—choosing short-term gains over long-term impact.
Look at your own journey. Are you frustrated because it’s taking too long? Maybe that’s a good thing. Maybe the slowness is forcing you to refine your craft, clarify your thinking, and deepen your skills. You’re not just “getting there”; you’re becoming someone different in the process.
Bill Gates is a perfect example of why slow motion is better than no motion. Before Microsoft became a global powerhouse, Gates spent years immersed in programming, working late nights in computer labs, and refining his skills long before launching his first company.
Microsoft’s rise wasn’t overnight—it was built on steady, incremental progress, from early software projects to securing pivotal partnerships. Gates didn’t rush success; he focused on mastery, consistency, and long-term vision. His patient, methodical approach allowed him to create not just a profitable company but an industry-defining empire.
2. Slower progress = fewer regrets
There’s a kind of regret that’s worse than failure: succeeding at something that wasn’t meant for you. When you rush, you often end up in places that don’t actually align with who you are. A lot of people sprint up the wrong ladder and only realize at the top that they’ve climbed the wrong one.
Think of relationships, careers, or projects that you abandoned—not because they were hard, but because they weren’t right. What if you had given yourself more time to process before committing? When you move slower, you give yourself the opportunity to build with more intention, to test and refine rather than blindly pursue a goal out of impatience.
Slowness creates space for course correction. It allows you to check in with yourself, pivot when necessary, and avoid years wasted in pursuit of something that ultimately won’t fulfil you.
3. Small steps turn into big wins
We underestimate the power of small, consistent efforts. When you take tiny steps every day, the compound effect takes over.
I know someone who wanted to write a book but kept waiting for the perfect stretch of time to sit down and write it. That time never came. Then she changed her approach. Instead of waiting, she committed to writing just 250 words a day—barely more than a long email. Some days, she wrote more; some days, she barely scraped through. But after a year, she had a finished manuscript.
We dismiss small actions because they don’t feel like progress. But they are. Whether it’s learning a skill, improving your health, or building a business, consistent small steps will always outperform sporadic bursts of effort. If you don’t believe me, look at your own life. What could you achieve if you committed to just 10 minutes a day on something you care about?
Keep moving even if it’s slow
Maybe you feel stuck right now. Maybe you feel like you’re crawling when you want to be sprinting. But don’t discount the progress you’re making.
Every small step adds up. Every slow lesson deepens your understanding. And every season of waiting is shaping you for something greater.
The worst thing you can do is stop entirely. So, keep moving. Even if it’s slow.
Until next time,
M.T Omoniyi
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