Life’s a race & I’m a tortoise

In today’s fast paced world, where the meaning of success has changed from a balanced and happy life to measuring it in terms of money and materialistic things. This article offers a heartfelt reminder to slow down as life is not a race and even if you think it as one then you can still win by being slow & steady. It takes you on a journey to understand the real meaning of happiness and what really matters in life. It’s not merely about slowing down in life but rediscovering the joy in small things, leaning values and making memories in childhood that stays with a person lifelong and finding balance in a world which rarely allows you to take a pause. Being kind, wise and content is as important as being successful. It also highlights the need to raise future generations with love, morals & values- not just ambition. This article is for everyone who ever feels like falling behind and losing everything. It’s a reminder to breathe a little easier and understand that your pace is your own. Your competition is with yourself and sometimes the tortoise wins the race of life, not by running fast but by walking mindfully.

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International Journal of Humanities and Education Research
Published
2025-01-01
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https://doi.org/10.33545/26649799.2025.v7.i1f.194
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Turtle Biology and Conservation
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Life’s a race & I’m a tortoise

Avtar Singh
International Journal of Humanities and Education Research
Turtle Biology and Conservation
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Life’s a race & I’m a tortoise

Avtar Singh
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Abstract

In today’s fast paced world, where the meaning of success has changed from a balanced and happy life to measuring it in terms of money and materialistic things. This article offers a heartfelt reminder to slow down as life is not a race and even if you think it as one then you can still win by being slow & steady. It takes you on a journey to understand the real meaning of happiness and what really matters in life. It’s not merely about slowing down in life but rediscovering the joy in small things, leaning values and making memories in childhood that stays with a person lifelong and finding balance in a world which rarely allows you to take a pause. Being kind, wise and content is as important as being successful. It also highlights the need to raise future generations with love, morals & values- not just ambition. This article is for everyone who ever feels like falling behind and losing everything. It’s a reminder to breathe a little easier and understand that your pace is your own. Your competition is with yourself and sometimes the tortoise wins the race of life, not by running fast but by walking mindfully.

International Journal of Humanities and Education ResearchVol. 7(1)
Institute of Management Technology (IN)
Openalex Percentile: Top 85%
Turtle Biology and Conservation
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