Space

These days, it feels like a real challenge to watch Netflix on a full screen without also checking my phone. I think we’re all being trained to lose the ability to do just one thing at a time—or to wait for something. TikTok, Shorts, Reels—they’re all quick clips, but when you add up the time spent, it often exceeds the time it would take to watch a full film or read a good book.

In an era where everything “must be fast,” I worry about it. Knowledge must be fast (AI)—but what about the learning curve and the study of sources? Entertainment must be fast—but what about shared activities and genuine connection with people around us? Growth must be fast—but what about the foundations of our craft? Everywhere, people are chasing shortcuts, and we’re becoming unable to wait. And shortcuts, in the long run, can erode quality. I believe patience and space are now among the most precious resources.

What I need right now is space. Space between the things that trigger me and the response I choose. Space that allows the people I care about to enter fully into the moment with me, where I give them my complete attention—no rush, no phone, no work. Just me and what’s in front of me.

I believe that in a world constantly speeding up, it’s okay to slow down. As the F1 movie said: Slow is smooth, smooth is fast.