I would be surprised if you have not heard the phrase “low and slow” when it comes to barbecue. That is a statement that is just associated with good barbecue. But have you ever heard someone associate “low and slow” with life and the processes of life?

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You have probably heard the fable named “Tortoise and the Hare”. This story is part of a larger collection known as Aesop’s Fables. 

• Main idea of the story is more about us not being boastful

• Often associated with the theme “the power of perseverance” and 

• Often associated with the theme “slow and steady wins the race”.

So when it comes to cooking great barbecue, low and slow wins the show and impacts these areas during the cook:

• The Look

• The Feel

• The Flavor

When it comes to life and our personal growth, personal development or any type of intentional change in our lives, the same concept applies. The low and slow mindset is also true with each of the 10 lessons from the pit.

Tip of the Week: Low and slow wins the show every time with pork belly!

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Quotes Mentioned in this Episode

• "Rapidity does not always mean progress, and hurry is akin to waste. The old fable of the hare and the tortoise is just as good now, and just as true, as when it was first written." - Charles Warren Stoddard

• "To make the quickest progress, you don't have to take huge leaps. You just have to take baby steps-and keep on taking them. In Japan, they call this approach kaizen, which literally translates as 'continual improvement.' Using kaizen, great and lasting success is achieved through small, consistent steps. It turns out that slow and steady is the best way to overcome your resistance to change." - Marci Shimoff

• "Without continual growth and progress, such words as improvement, achievement, and success have no meaning." - Benjamin Franklin

• "Pause and remember - Slow and steady will get you where you want to go. If you put too much pressure on yourself for results too quickly, you will quickly give up." - Jennifer Young

• "Discipline is the bridge between goals and accomplishment." - Jim Rohn

• And finally, the Biblical Apostle Paul wrote in the book of Philippians “Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize.”

• “Days are expensive. When you spend a day you have one less day to spend. So make sure you spend each one wisely.” - Jim Rohn

• “Time is more valuable than money. You can get more money, but you cannot get more time.” - Jim Rohn

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Until next time: season some meat, start a fire, and make an impact!