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What does it mean?
Willpower is developed and sustained through the practice of patience. Without patience, will cannot take root or endure.
In plain terms
Patience builds the strength needed to maintain willpower.
What can you take from it?
Practice patience to strengthen your will.

Where it applies

  • goal pursuit
  • personal development
  • conflict resolution

Putting it to work

  • delaying gratification
  • long-term planning

Questions to consider

  • Where do you lack patience?
  • How does patience serve your goals?

Another view

Impatience can sometimes drive necessary urgency and action.

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