Haste is a swift river that can drown a stone if it rushes too fast; patience is the stone that waits for the current to carry it to the shore. In a good plan, you let the river push you, but you plant your feet before you get swept away. If you move too quickly, you miss the path; if you wait too long, the opportunity slips. Find the middle, where the current meets your roots. That is the balance.

A stone will never drown, but it can slip into a hidden whirlpool if the water runs too fast. So, always feel the flow, but keep your eye on the rocks. That’s how you avoid the pit.

Boots dry mean you’ve not let the storm seep into your bones—stay mindful of the weather, and you’ll walk straight to the sunrise.