Passing cars, closing gaps, pushing through traffic — it feels like progress. But in most commuting situations, speed is an illusion.

What if everything you think about driving fast is wrong?

In this episode of Mastering the Commute, we tackle one of the most persistent myths on the road — that faster always means better. In real-world commuting traffic, chasing speed often creates more braking, more stress, and more wasted energy. Flow is what actually moves you through traffic efficiently.

In this episode:

• Why speed creates the sensation of progress without the reality of it
• What flow driving actually looks and feels like
• The red light illusion — and what it tells you about traffic systems
• How aggressive driving degrades flow for everyone around you
• A smarter scorecard for measuring a good drive
• Why planning beats speed every time

If you've ever passed three cars just to meet them all at the same red light, this episode is for you.

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