Who ever said that “Patience is a virtue” would not have survived in the fast paced world of today. Today’s world moves lightning fast and we are constantly bombarded with information that we need to respond to, react to, and post on Social Media.
I am by nature not a patient person and most folks I know are also not patient people. We live in a world of instant gratification and patience seems very counter intuitive.
Given his initial attitude and abuse I could have hung up, as that was the company policy. We were not required to put up with poor or abusive language. Once I understood the situation and gave him a solution, he calmed down. If he had still continued to be abusive in his response to me, I would have hung up. By using patience, I was able to get through his rantings and resolve his issue.
Being patient is not easy, it has taken me time and practice to learn and yet I still falter. Waiting out certain situations has given me the chance to think of alternatives and make better choices. Patience has thought me to stay the course. If I did not have patience and perseverance, I may have quit too early. I have learned to be patient and have seen the positive results.
“One moment of patience may ward off great disaster. One moment of impatience may ruin a whole life.” – Chinese proverb
Have a great weekend.
Vijay