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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