Patience is one of the hardest things to find in modern society. With all these technological advances, we’ve gotten used to having everything at our fingertips. Food cooked in minutes, deliveries in less than an hour, and information at the speed of light. And now we even have AI fast-tracking nearly every part of our personal lives and society.
But growing up, it wasn’t like this. I had to wait for everything. If I wanted to watch the next episode of my favorite show, I had to wait an entire week. If I needed something, I had to actually go out to the store. Every task seemed to take forever because the tools and shortcuts we take for granted today just didn’t exist.
Now, I catch myself getting frustrated if something isn’t resolved instantly. My son does the same—he wants things at short notice, and he can’t even sit through an entire show anymore. He just skips from one YouTube short to the next, rarely finishing even half a video.
And honestly, I can relate. I want my information fast. I lean on ChatGPT to speed up my research (yes, guilty as charged). I adjust the playback speed of videos and podcasts to the max just to save time. I even hesitate to order something online if it’s going to take longer than two days—thank you, Amazon Prime, for spoiling us.
But deep down, I know this isn’t how life is supposed to be. Growth takes time. Real transformation—whether it’s reinventing yourself, developing your mindset, or building character—doesn’t happen overnight. It’s not a quick delivery. It’s a lifelong journey.
So when you feel yourself wanting to fast-forward to the finish line, slow your mind down. Take a breath. Watch Adam Sandler’s movie Click if you need a reminder of what happens when you rush through life. (Spoiler alert: it doesn’t end well.)
There’s truth in that old saying: “Stop and smell the roses.” The journey itself is what shapes you. The experiences, the waiting, the little struggles—they’re what make the victories sweeter.
Patience may feel like an outdated virtue in a world of instant gratification, but it’s still one of the most powerful lessons we can learn. Slow down, enjoy the process, and remember: the best things in life rarely come with same-day delivery.
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