6 Ways Patience Is an Important Virtue and How You Build It w/John R. Miles EP 151

John R. Miles - Six Ways Patience Is an Important Virtue and How to Build It. | Brought to you by Masterworks. Go to https://www.masterworks.io/ and use code passion to start. Today, we live in a fast-paced world where we desire results at the speed of thought. We consume our fast foods, get our groceries and meals delivered to our house, drive our fast cars, and respond to the constant instant messaging, all of which can make us prone to impatience. Now, it is okay for some things to be done faster. But not for everything. And that is why it is so vital to understand the importance of patience. --► Full show notes: https://passionstruck.com/six-ways-patience-is-an-important-virtue/ --► Subscribe to My YouTube Channel Here: https://www.youtube.com/c/JohnRMiles --► Subscribe to the podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/passion-struck-with-john-r-miles/id1553279283. *Our Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/passionstruck. Thank You Masterworks for Sponsoring. This episode of Passion Struck with John R. Miles is brought to you by Masterworks. 66% of Billionaires Collect Art, so Why Aren't You? Low Minimums, Simple and Exciting. You Can Use Art as an Alternative Investment to Diversify Your Portfolio. Blue-Chip Artwork. Go to https://www.masterworks.io/ and use code passion to start. Thank you for listening to this podcast. I hope you keep up with the weekly videos I post on the YouTube channel, subscribe to, and share your learnings with those who need to hear them. Your comments are my oxygen, so please take a second and say 'Hey' ;). What I discuss about the six ways patience is a virtue and how to build it: Speed has its benefits. But, many people misinterpret that real art comes in the form of understanding when to apply both: speed at a micro-level and patience at a macro one to ultimately accomplish our end goals. I will use the story of the Chinese Bamboo tree to illustrate the benefits of patience and six ways to practice it. 0:00 Introduction and announcements 1:53 What makes us prone to impatience? 4:33 The definition of patience 5:27 The parable of the Chinese Bamboo Tree 13:02 Why do we often lose our patience? 15:16 What are the six benefits of practicing patience? 18:19 What are six steps you can take to discover and practice patience? 21:00 Why patience is a critical component of success 22:30 Analysis and wrap-up Show Links Show discussion questions: Why do we put so much focus on the quick wins? Why can patience feel counterintuitive to the big goals we set for ourselves? What did you find most inspiring about the story of the Chinese Bamboo Tree? What can you learn from the farmer's dedication? Are you experiencing any hindrances to being patient? What three things can you do to alter how you approach impatience? What steps will you take after hearing today's episode to change your approach to how you combine speed and patience? Interested in reading the transcript for the episode: https://johnrmiles.com/six-ways-to-benefit-from-the-importance-of-patience/ My episode on why you should Why the Journey Is More Important Than the Destination: https://passionstruck.com/life-is-about-the-journey-not-the-destination/ My interview with Cathy Heller on How Do You Find Your Life's Passion: https://passionstruck.com/cathy-heller-how-do-you-find-your-lifes-passion/ My interview with Jesse Gould on Saving Veterans One Heroic Heart at a Time: https://passionstruck.com/jesse-gould-heroic-hearts-project/ My interview with Jordan Harbinger on Why Legacy is Greater Than Currency: https://passionstruck.com/jordan-harbinger-on-why-building-your-legacy-is-greater-than-currency/ Are you having trouble prioritizing yourself John discusses the importance of self-love in Episode 104 Follow John on the Socials: * Twitter: https://twitter.com/Milesjohnr * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/johnrmiles.c0m * Medium: https://medium.com/@JohnRMiles ​* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/john_r_miles * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/milesjohn/ * Blog: https://johnrmiles.com * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/passion_struck_podcast/ * Gear: https://www.zazzle.com/store/passion_struck/ -- John R Miles is a serial entrepreneur and the CEO and founder of Passion Struck. His full-service media company helps people live intentionally by creating best-in-class educational and entertainment content. John is also a prolific public speaker, venture capitalist, and author named to the ComputerWorld Top 100 IT Leaders. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .