Please view Michael Lewis’ essay for Chipotle using the following link:

http://www.businessinsider.com/michael-lewis-essay-for-chipotle-2014-5

Michael Lewis, starts off this essay with a self-realization. He ironically points out that he spends most of his day planning out how to waste less time during the day. Reading this statement gave me a glimpse into Lewis’ mind. It allowed me to understand the way his brain works and relate to him. I too feel that I spend a significant amount of time planning out how my day, week, or month will flow. This seemingly insignificant statement made my Lewis led me to realize that I could be doing other things with the time I spend fixing my planner or writing to-do lists for myself. After pondering this assertion made my Lewis I went on to read another statement which led me to question myself. “Forcing my life into slow-motion, I notice a lot that I miss at game speed. The one thing I don’t notice is the passage of time.” The more I think about this statement, the more I realize how society has impacted me. Living in New York City, I feel as if I am always in a race against time. Whether it be getting to class, submitting an application, or meeting a deadline on time, I never feel as if I have the time to just sit down and relax. Reading this short essay always leads me to understand that speed is not everything in life. Instead, people should be focused on spending time reflecting on life and doing the things they like. After all, what is the point of living life if you are never able to sit back and enjoy the ride?