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I have a hard time believing that this phraseology originated in the military given its historical use in the motorsports community. See Alain Proust, who profe

I have a hard time believing that this phraseology originated in the military given its historical use in the motorsports community. See Alain Proust, who professed to embody this philosophy. Granted the SEAL community predated Prousts F1 participation, but SeAL tactics were not top of mind in 80s popular culture like they are today.

tracerbulletx 2y ago
Festina lente.
- dano 2y ago
  Thank you! I love the history of this phrase https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Festina_lente https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Festina_lente
apeescape 2y ago
Alain Prost* Marcel Proust is the famous writer. But yes, it would be interesting to learn about the origin of this phrase.
observationist 2y ago
It's a marksmanship maxim, extant during Vietnam, gaining ground in any profession or activity where the principle made sense. SEALs definitely embraced it, but I believe it originated in WWII in its modern form. There are all sorts of regional proverbs and teachings and sayings all over the world going back through history capturing the same basic notion, though. Haste makes waste - British Festina lente - Latin (Make haste slowly) Chi va piano, va sano e va lontano - Italian (Slow and steady wins the race) Slowly but surely - many cultures, probably dates back to hunter gatherers. "Slow is smooth, smooth is quick, quick is fast" is the variation I was taught by a military relative. He was a Richard Marcinko fanboi, too, but I don't know if that's related. They all circle a notion we internalize with particular meaning that the words don't ever quite capture, perfectly, but we get the point across.
- agumonkey 2y ago
  I'd add huygens idea of light propagation, waves propagate toward the nicest path to reach a destination, even if it takes an angle.
- singleshot_ 2y ago
  I don’t think it originated in marksmanship, that’s all. I agree marksmen say this and I agree it’s a good strategy for shooting, in addition to other fine motor skills. If you look to your Italian version, it’s quite plausible that the idea originated in racing. Further, I hesitate to call Roman soldiers marksmen although I acknowledge aim is required when using a sword or spear.
throwaway984393 2y ago
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tracerbulletx 2y ago

Festina lente.

dano 2y ago
Thank you! I love the history of this phrase https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Festina_lente https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Festina_lente

apeescape 2y ago

Alain Prost* Marcel Proust is the famous writer. But yes, it would be interesting to learn about the origin of this phrase.

observationist 2y ago

It's a marksmanship maxim, extant during Vietnam, gaining ground in any profession or activity where the principle made sense. SEALs definitely embraced it, but I believe it originated in WWII in its modern form. There are all sorts of regional proverbs and teachings and sayings all over the world going back through history capturing the same basic notion, though. Haste makes waste - British Festina lente - Latin (Make haste slowly) Chi va piano, va sano e va lontano - Italian (Slow and steady wins the race) Slowly but surely - many cultures, probably dates back to hunter gatherers. "Slow is smooth, smooth is quick, quick is fast" is the variation I was taught by a military relative. He was a Richard Marcinko fanboi, too, but I don't know if that's related. They all circle a notion we internalize with particular meaning that the words don't ever quite capture, perfectly, but we get the point across.

agumonkey 2y ago
I'd add huygens idea of light propagation, waves propagate toward the nicest path to reach a destination, even if it takes an angle.
singleshot_ 2y ago
I don’t think it originated in marksmanship, that’s all. I agree marksmen say this and I agree it’s a good strategy for shooting, in addition to other fine motor skills. If you look to your Italian version, it’s quite plausible that the idea originated in racing. Further, I hesitate to call Roman soldiers marksmen although I acknowledge aim is required when using a sword or spear.

throwaway984393 2y ago

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