Be willing to wait longer for you goals to bear fruit than you had anticipated.
Interpretation
Patience is essential in achieving long-term goals, sometimes requiring more time than expected.
This quote emphasizes the importance of patience in the pursuit of one's goals. Often, people may become discouraged if they do not see immediate results, but success frequently demands dedication and time. By being willing to wait longer than initially expected, individuals position themselves to reap the rewards of their efforts and ultimately achieve their aspirations.
In practice
In a motivational talk to students about succeeding in their careers.
Procrastination is the fear of success. People procrastinate because they are afraid of the success that they know will result if they move ahead now. Because success is heavy, carries a responsibility with it, it is much easier to procrastinate and live on the "someday I'll" philosophy.
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Losers live in the past. Winners learn from the past and enjoy working in the present toward the future.
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When it is a question of God's almighty Spirit, never say, 'I can't.'
Isn't it amazing how much stuff we get done the day before vacation?
When you left the house today, you had the intention of putting clothes on and you did. You didn't try to put your pants on today. You simply put them on. The same has to hold for all of our intentions. We don't try to be more loving partners. We make the intention, and we act on it.
All growth depends upon activity. There is no development physically or intellectually without effort, and effort means work.
My favorite affirmation when I feel stuck or out of sorts is: Whatever I need is already here, and it is all for my highest good. Jot this down and post it conspicuously throughout your home, on the dashboard of your car, at your office, on your microwave oven, and even in front of your toilets!
Brick walls are there for a reason. They give us a chance to show how badly we want
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