Summary: "Slow is smooth, Smooth is Fast," is one of those ideas that started out with strong roots and grew into something barely recognizable. The emotional response that we experience under stress bypasses our ability to make rational decisions. This phrase is best applied to our cognitive ability to take control of feeling overwhelmed. It's a useful training tool, but it really doesn't have anything to do with "acting slow," it's about slowing our mind down enough to make sense of what's happening around us.
