When it comes to cycling there is no one optimal cadence for all. Lots of cyclists prefer high cadence and lower pressure on the pedals but then others “mash” the pedals at a lower cadence to produce a competitive velocity.
In life, depending on the story we tell ourselves, we go as fast or as slow as we like, our cadence is our choice.
In work, our cadence matters more than our velocity when we value a high level of understanding and stability. Misconceptions might just be costly.
In cycling as in life, the pressure you are willing to apply and the cadence you are willing to set determines the velocity at which you are likely to travel.