Cart before the Horse

I have spent the entire 23 days, writing 2 pieces. That works out to about 12 days per piece. Unless it's some minor thesis, I am still unable to fanthom why this shouldn't be considered slow. I'm surprised that this pace of work exists in this day and age!
People must understand systems, because of the modus operandi of getting things done. Sadly, there is this tendency to forget as we a-mass subordinates. That's the reason why continuous learning is important.
There is a system for everything from we organise our folders in our computer, how we file papers, to how we cook up a dish! I'm sure, in our primary school english class, we were taught that 'to write a good essay, we need to have a plan, an outline'. BUT after getting a degree - who cares right? WRONG.
If we want to cart to move correctly, we must first agree that the horse should be positioned in front of the cart. We must also agree that the horse must be harnessed to the cart without strapping him down to a tight spot, restricting his movement etc. It's not about being organised, it's about how this is done. Imagine if we decided to strap the horse to the cart when the horse is still in the stable, then somehow make adjustments to the harness, by bringing the horse to the cart - and risk loosing the horse, because he's not really strapped in at all. Likewise, we do not put all the ingredients into a pot, then decide what stays and what goes.
If you're ever caught in a situation where you have to lead, remember that a different system exists for each different chore. It would be wise to be humble and follow the basic rules.
The Horse goes BEFORE the Cart, never behind, next to or above.
If that is going to be your standard, then may GOD give us patience - and then it makes sense that it takes us 12 days to write 12 pages, doubled spaced, of course.