The Benefits of Patience

For some, there are no two words more maddening than, "Be patient." We want what we want when we want it.

Still, though those two words are not sexy and seldom offer comfort, I have found them beneficial for a number of reasons:

-  Being patient strengthens your "Why" for doing something. If you're willing to pursue a dream, goal, or passion despite setbacks and waiting years on end to see it realized, you are gradually eliminating the extrinsic values that may be associated with achieving such a feat. What's more, the people whose "Why" was never strong to begin with start to quit.

-  Being patient can build character. There's integrity in seeing a project through from beginning to end without cutting corners or believing your success needs to come at the expense of another's failure. There is a way for your to win the right way. Gaining something quickly often diminishes that likelihood.

-  Finally, achieving something of value through smart approach, hard work, and patience means you'll value it more once you attain it. What's more, you'll be able to pass on what you know to someone else. There a fewer rewards greater than teaching what you know.

Be Patient.