Have you ever caught yourself racing through one part of your day in order to get to a supposedly better part? I did that only hours ago, eating a salad. Why was I in such a hurry? Was a mastodon going to sneak up from behind and snatch it away? I mean, really. Slow down, as we suggest in this edition of Doing What Works, or you might miss your life.

Here are your show notes…

Barbara Sher used to say the passage of time drives you crazy when you know you’re not using it right.

Elizabeth Perkins played a kindergarten teacher in About Last Night and talked about parallel play.

“All money gets you is a nicer place to watch TV.” That’s Maureen’s mom.

“Is today the day I die?” A question Morrie from Tuesdays with Morrie suggests you get in the habit of asking.