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My Secret Weapon to Fix Issues and Succeed in Most Situations
Let’s face it, in today’s world everyone wants things fast. We want our coffee brewed in seconds, our Amazon packages delivered yesterday, and that dream house to magically appear with a click of a button. But here’s the thing I’ve learned: patience is my secret weapon to fix issues and succeed in most situations.
I used to be a bit of a hothead. Waiting for the market to turn around with a new stock pick? Forget it, I’d sell and move on (missing out on some big wins in the process). My baby trying to learn how to walk? I’d get frustrated, wanting him to take those steps right then (ignoring the joy of witnessing his development at its own pace). Let’s not even get started on girlfriend fights. My impatience would only escalate things.
But over time, I realized that good things take time.
Take the housing market, for example. A few years ago, I was dying to buy a house. Prices were high, and I kept missing out on bidding wars. But instead of getting discouraged, I took a deep breath and practiced patience. I saved more, broadened my search area, and eventually found the perfect house at the right price. It wasn’t the lightning-fast purchase I envisioned, but the wait was absolutely worth it.
