Instant noodles, fast loan approvals, overnight delivery – we’ve become very used to having things NOW, to quick if not instant gratification of our wants and needs. However, as I think about the instant versus the long-term, I believe the instant may not always be the best. Several examples – instant coffee vs properly brewed coffee, young whiskey vs 18 year old whiskey, the knowledge of the recent graduate vs those with years of experience. The same can be said for learning deep life skills and life lessons. Sometimes the quick and easy (ie. How to info that promises success in X amount of time or steps) doesn’t really bring long-lasting satisfaction or change that is sustainable. Not that agility isn’t important, just remember that good things come to those that are patient, and keep working on their goals.
