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Patience is a product of confidence and trust
Short-term vs Long-term - The I.G.Y. Foundation
I do not mean passivity, which is frequently mistaken for patience. It is passivity that tells us not to fight for our work. It is passivity that takes “no” for a final answer. Passivity is exactly that: pass-ive. We take a pass on growth on our own behalf. Patience is very different. Patience is not the acceptance of weakness. It is the quiet, slo
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“Patience is the maker of all good things.”
Richard Powers • The Overstory: A Novel
The professional arms himself with patience, not only to give the stars time to align in his career, but to keep himself from flaming out in each individual work. He knows that any job, whether it's a novel or a kitchen remodel, takes twice as long as he thinks and costs twice as much. He accepts that. He recognizes it as reality. The professional
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“Patience is not passive. On the contrary, patience is concentrated strength.”
Shannon Lee • Be Water, My Friend: The Teachings of Bruce Lee
Patience is a form of wisdom.
It demonstrates that we understand and accept the fact
that sometimes things must unfold in their own time.
(Jon Kabat-Zinn)