There’s an interesting blog post about how
we all have these great long stories about major successful events in our lives. The problem is that we spend so
much of our time looking for the “quick win” that perhaps this is why we do not
have enough successful stories to share.
The meaning behind the words is very clear: often it is the time we
take, the time we invest in something that makes it worthwhile and
lasting. Rather than a hit-and-run or
one-and-done scenario, is it possible that slow and steady truly does win the
race in the end? Have we become a
culture of looking for only the shortcuts?
In
this world of impatient, must-have-now individuals running in the
endless rat race, we seem to hold little esteem for those that take
their time
in achieving greatness. Rather than
looking at the big picture, people are so busy focusing on the small things, the
minute and insignificant, that they often discount the greater good. While it is true that the tenacity needed to
forge ahead while all others are celebrating their small victories can be a
daunting and often unsatisfying task, the hard work and perseverance will
ultimately make the success that much sweeter.
Perhaps it is time to start thinking about how investing in the longer
story will ultimately be more fulfilling than taking that shortcut.
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