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Dan’s Biz Bookshelf: ‘The Art of Going SLOW’

Life often moves too fast, but in The Art of Going SLOW: How to Simplify Your Life, Calm Your Mind, and Focus on What Truly Matters to You! Damon Zahariades invites us to take a breath and reassess what matters. This isn’t simply another book about mindfulness or time management; it’s a guide to reclaiming your time, energy, and joy by slowing down in our speed-obsessed world. Zahariades is conversational, relatable, and down-to-earth in providing steps to slow down. There are no vague platitudes or unattainable goals here. 

A key message is that slowing down isn’t about laziness or giving up on ambition. Rather, it’s about choosing quality over quantity. Zahariades argues that in a culture that glorifies busyness, slowing down is a radical act of self-care and intentional living. He outlines how this approach can reduce stress, improve focus, and deepen relationships by emphasizing the importance of being present, cutting out unnecessary commitments, and learning to say no.

Zahariades also provides a wealth of tips and techniques to slow down that don’t sacrifice productivity. From decluttering your physical space to managing your time more effectively, each chapter offers actionable advice. He also offers specific strategies for unplugging from technology.

At its heart, this book is about aligning your life with your values. Zahariades asks us to reflect on what truly matters and to let go of everything else. He also reminds us that life is too short to waste on things that don’t bring us joy or fulfillment.

Whether you’re a busy professional, a parent trying to balance it all, or looking for more peace and purpose, The Art of Going SLOW is a must-read guide that’s both inspiring and practical, and reminds us that slowing down is essential. As Zahariades states, “The slower you go, the more you’ll see, feel, and experience.” 

Isn’t that what life’s all about?

Dan Beaulieu is president of D.B. Management Group.

Title: The Art of Going SLOW: How to Simplify Your Life, Calm Your Mind, and Focus on What Truly Matters to You!
Author: Damon Zahariades  
Pages: 188
Price: $10.99