ASAP: As Slow as Possible

From bestselling author Ann Handley comes a sharp, strategic, and timely call torethink our pace, reclaim our attention, and reimagine what truly matters in amove-fast-and-break-things world.

We are in a moment when the appearance of productivity and busyness is prized above all else. Companies seek optimization, AI tools emphasize efficiency, social media rewards surface-level "hot takes" with virality. Yet in our always-on, mile-a-minute, accelerated world, there’s a critical need to slow down. Why?

Those of us who have the biggest wins and most joy don't get there by going faster. Instead, we get there by... wait for it... slowing down at key moments. Doing so allows us to do three things:

Make better decisionsImprove outcomes and performanceCreate deeper meaning and connection
By unlocking six key moments (“slowments”), bestselling author Ann Handley shows us how slowing down delivers better, more sustainable results to build a more meaningful, joyful, and impactful life.

Whether you're building a business, wrangling a team, raising a tiny human, or simply trying to remember why you opened this browser tab, As Slow As Possible is a practical and impactful roadmap for navigating modern life at your own pace.