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It Takes Time


Since a very young age, patience has been an attribute I have struggled to fully obtain. When I set my mind on a goal I'd like to meet, I give it a hundred and ten percent. Without any hesitation or doubt, I go all in. In doing so, I also expect to see results from my hard work very quickly; most of the time too quickly.

The bar I set for myself is so high, I tend to have unrealistic expectations. In most cases, a reasonable amount of time isn't allowed to achieve proper results. These perceived failures cause me to beat myself up a bit more than I should. In all actuality, it has nothing to do with my efforts or shortcomings, only a lack of patience to reach the finish line.

Periodically I have to remind myself:

True change doesn't happen overnight. It may take days, months or even years. But if you're willing to take action, the payoff is worth the struggle; the reward is worth the work.

A carpenter doesn't buy all of his materials today, expecting the house he is building to be finished tomorrow. Neither should you. Transformations take time.

Anything is possible, but you've got to be the one to decide what you're willing to do for it.

So if your desire is to change your attitude, your perspective, your circumstances, your life... then take your first step in the right direction! All it takes is a willing heart and a little time.

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