In this world of hares, being a turtle seems to be counterproductive while it is quite the opposite. There are far too many opportunities that we do not have the time and resources to invest in them.
Some people think that productivity is about doing more. In reality, productivity means working smarter by managing your time, attention and energy in a balanced way.
Knowing how to define one's goals, choosing what one wants to do is an essential skill to be productive, efficient and creative.
If you do not take the time to think about what you want to accomplish, you will not build a foundation on which to enrich yourself in the long run and end up going around in circles, wracked by time and frustration.