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Session 6: Developing Patience - Playing the Long Game
Welcome back! In our fast-paced world, patience feels like an old-fashioned virtue. But in entrepreneurship, patience isn’t optional - it’s essential. Building a business is not an overnight success story. It’s a marathon, not a sprint, and those who endure are the ones who win.
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Why Patience Matters
Impatience leads to poor decisions: chasing every shiny new idea, cutting corners, or quitting before results appear. Patience gives you the stamina to stick with your vision, even when growth feels slow. Remember, a seed doesn’t become a tree overnight. The waiting season is just as important as the harvesting season.
A Real-World Picture
Jeff Bezos spent years building Amazon before it turned a profit. For more than a decade, investors mocked the company for being “unprofitable.” But Bezos had patience - he focused on long-term growth over short-term wins. Today, Amazon dominates global commerce.
Humor Break
Patience is like waiting for your Wi-Fi to connect. You can yell at the router all you want, but it won’t make it faster. Sometimes you just have to wait - and trust that the connection will come.
Action Step for You
Identify one area of your business where impatience is causing stress. Maybe you want instant sales, instant recognition, or instant growth. Write down what “long-term success” looks like instead. Then commit to one daily habit that serves the long game.
Closing
Patience doesn’t mean doing nothing - it means trusting the process while continuing to work. Next, we’ll dive into Emotional Intelligence (EQ) - the skill that can make or break your relationships as a leader.
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