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What does it mean?
Remember that difficult tasks require patience and time.
In plain terms
Things take time to get done.
What can you take from it?
Be patient when progress seems slow.

Where it applies

  • long term goals
  • slow progress
  • frustration

Putting it to work

  • practice patience
  • accept delay

Questions to consider

  • Are you rushing unnecessarily?
  • What are you willing to wait for?

Another view

It dismisses the urgency of time sensitive deadlines.

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