Well, in today's competitive world slow and steady doesn't win the race..its the age of speed, efficiency and competition. The fast and steady wins the race in today's world.
Steadiness is a virtue but slowness cannot be a virtue and hence it is foolish to glorify slowness of the tortoise in current scenario. Rabbit's speed is a virtue which is complemented by steadiness.
so, i think you got to be a steady rabbit these days if you want to succeed in the race of life.