Playing with clay taught me the importance of planned execution. When I walked into Johnson I did not know what we were making, I assumed we were going to make something super artsy. I was a little disappointed when I heard we were making mugs because to me I thought I already know how to make those. I wanted to immediately get into the clay and start working, but that was not how things were going to go. We first sat down to a demonstration on how to form the base, the cup, and the handle. While watching the instructor I realized that I was going to go about my mug the wrong ways. Sometimes when we have work ahead of us we want to immediately jump in and get to work, we do this with the mindset of this is the best way to get things done.  But sometimes you have to sit back and take things slow. Not everything is a race, somethings are better done slow than quickly. I am glad that I took time with my mug instead of rushing it. It was a soothing activity that allowed me to relax while still keeping my mind active. It also mad me realize that I need to spend more time doing things that I enjoy. Just like the story of the Tortoise and the Hare speed does not always mean doing the best. Sometimes you need to slow down.