I’m quickly learning that patience is one of the most powerful skills a father can master. It comes in handy almost 100% of the time whether in dealing with paranoia regarding the noises coming from the baby monitor, forcing yourself to wait another five minutes for the second wind of “number 2″ to take its toll on the diaper, or staying in bed and enduring 15 seconds of grunts that lead to deep sleep instead of jumping up at the first sound. Yes, there are many moments when patience means the difference between success, or having to wash your hands again and get the third diaper in five minutes from the drawer…

In the business world, patience can be one of the most difficult skills to control and execute. The world moves so quickly and the consequences of every missed second and opportunity seem horrendous. Yet somehow, if we can manage to slow down a little, find that comfy chair where we can watch the action for a few cycles, the clearest and most effective path almost always opens itself up to us. This can happen with business opportunities, difficult employees, struggling cash flow, and just about any other challenge you may encounter. So be patient—the perfect moment for everything will find you, as long as you let it.

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