I push every day against forces that say you have to go faster, be more effective, be more productive, you have to constantly outdo yourself, you have to constantly outdo your neighbor - all of the stuff that creates an incredibly productive society, but also a very neurotic one.

Summary

This quote highlights the pressure and expectations society places on individuals to constantly strive for perfection and exceed their own and others' achievements. It suggests that this constant need for productivity and outdoing oneself or others creates a highly efficient yet highly anxious and neurotic society. The speaker implies that they resist these societal pressures and instead choose to focus on slowing down, finding balance, and prioritizing personal well-being over frantic success-driven pursuits.

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