The Slow Burn of Success: Cultivating Patience
In today’s super-fast world, we’ve come to expect success at lightning speed. We’re simply not prepared to wait for the rewards of our efforts, we want the results now – and we can get extremely impatient when things don’t go to plan! Impatience is a challenge in every aspect of life. From dealing with daily irritations like being stuck in traffic to handling broader problems like interpersonal conflicts, it’s all too-easy to be triggered. But losing your cool is never a good outcome for your health, wellbeing or success. Patience is the superpower you must cultivate in order to change your outlook and bring tremendous dividends to your whole life. Here are some of the benefits:
You think more clearly
Patience gives you the ability to stay calm in the face of adversity, helping you to make clearer decisions, both personally and professionally. When you get frustrated, you naturally become much more emotional and reactionary, which can lead to poor choices. Patience gifts you clearer thinking – if you can stay cool, calm and collected in a tense or stressful situation you’ll be at an advantage and you’ll enjoy a much better outcome.
You enjoy the compounding effect
Today’s on-demand world would have us believe that we’re entitled to instant results. From TV commercials promising overnight fitness to social media posts guaranteeing vast wealth, we’re constantly bombarded. But not everything you see is what it appears to be. The truth is, if you want to enjoy a good harvest, you must first prepare the soil, plant the seeds and then carefully tend to your crop. Being patient in this way pays off for your health, your relationships and your business. Don’t be fooled by false promises – put in the work consistently and you will reap the rewards of the compounding effect in good time.
You improve your performance
When a situation becomes challenging, it can be tempting to give up but this is exactly when you need to dig in, be patient and stick with it. Time and perseverance always lead to improved performance. As Napoleon Hill once said, “Patience, persistence and perspiration make an unbeatable combination for success.” When others fall by the wayside, be patient and keep working – it will pay off in ways you could never have imagined!
In today’s fast-paced world, patience is your secret weapon for success! To find out more, listen to the latest episode of “It’s a Good Life” today.
