Friday Thoughts
FRIDAY THOUGHTS
By Fabian De Marco
The Unseen Value of Patience
What is the true value of patience? In a recent discussion with friend and mentor Mohamed Hage something was brought to my attention which hadn’t previously occurred to me. In order to achieve true success and happiness in life, whether it be in sport, business, relationships or even self-development, you must understand the importance “patience” plays in the process.
Imagine the patience involved for a gold medal winning athlete. We are fortunate enough to join in the journey at the final stage and share in the excitement of victory. However only the athlete themselves truly understands the amount of patience required to train seven days a week, for over ten years, including strict eating habits and constant disciplined sleeping patterns, all for a moment that can be decided in a split second.
Remember;
Next time you feel like things just aren’t happening for you, remember the gold medal winning athlete and the amount of patience required for true success!
