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“Don’t aim at success. The more you aim at it and make it a target, the more you are going to miss it. For success, like happiness, cannot be pursued; it must ensue.”
≈ Endurance
沉住氣
好事多磨
十年磨一劍
All the benefits in life come from compound interests. It is just a function/matter of time. Show up, and then show up consistently. Play long-term games. Practice delayed gratification. Put in the time. Let things mature. Be patient.
Slack in project management is the time a task can be delayed without causing a delay to either subsequent tasks or project completion time. The amount of time before a constraint binds.
Adopt the pace of nature: Her secret is patience.
When does patience serve you, and when does it hold you back?
Patience benefits you when:
- Gathering information:
- Facing complex problems requires thoughtful solutions.
- Making informed decisions requires time.
- Negotiating: Calmness and strategic waiting often yield better results.
- Long-term goals: Achieving significant outcomes needs sustained effort.
Patience is detrimental when:
- Time-sensitive opportunities: Acting fast is critical.
- Unsafe situations: Facing urgent crises demanding immediate action. Delaying action can be dangerous.
- Exploitation or disrespect: Firm boundaries need immediate enforcement.
Decision-Razor
Weigh the potential benefits of delayed action against the risks of inaction to determine the best approach.
