Good Things Come To Those Who Wait - Or Do They?

Do you remember being told that "Good things happen to those who wait?" Usually it was said after something had already happened, and someone was providing hope and encouragement for the future. As a belief, it gives us a warm fuzzy feeling of security. A feeling that if we just stick around, be patient and prepare, good things will happen. A truly false feeling of security.

A radio announcer reminded me of this belief the other day. After saying "Good things come to those who wait" he said in his experience the only thing left for those who wait are the leftovers - the stuff the people who acted quickly didn't want.

He's right. I hadn't thought about it in those terms, but the more I reflected on it, the more obvious it became. I 've been guilty of this self talk - often - and very little good came to me by waiting. OK, some things just have to take time - like growing corn or tomatoes. But even there, first to market makes the most money.

If you hear your self talk rationalizing inaction by saying "Oh well, good things come to those who wait", stop and fight that belief. Don't let it become imbedded in your mind - if you act now, you will succeed. If you wait, you are turning your opportunity over to the tender mercies of others and of fate - and rarely does that work to advantage. Do it now - get first choice in whatever it is you are stiving to accomplish.

Written by Andy Cox, President

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