Stairs vs Elevator

Given a choice, do you take the stairs or the elevator?

The stairs are a physical and mental challenge.
The elevator is a passive alternative.

Taking the Stairs

Requires physical energy to climb each step (or multiple steps) on purpose.

You get to choose at what pace you get to the top.

And you’re solely responsible for getting to the top.

Taking the stairs is considered, or preferable, when the wait to get on the elevator is longer than the line for the stairs. (Newsflash: The line for the stairs is ALWAYS shorter)

It’s the rule to take the stairs if the building is on fire.

Or (should be) when the repair truck is in view.

Taking the Elevator

Requires tolerance, of man and machine.

The time it takes to rise to the top is in relation to the number of people who ride with you, and who are not getting off on your floor.

Taking the elevator is preferable when the baggage you’re carrying is more than you’re able, or willing, to carry comfortably.

Take the elevator when the math works in favor of straight vertical, up or down.

Or when you have 2 minutes or less to give an elevator pitch.

Or when saving your breath outweighs losing it.

The Choice

The lazy, overburdened, habitually late or impeccably dressed usually chose to take the elevator. It’s a smooth, predictable and submissive climb or decent.

The physically and mentally prepared usually chose to take the stairs. There are moments of pause, catching one’s breath and awareness of thigh pain, but they press on.

Given the choice consider taking the stairs. Unless your sensible shoes are not tied tight to your own feet. Then take the elevator with everyone else.

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