January 13, 2020
January 13, 2020
The number one thing I wish I knew before I founded Monarc Global is how to practice patience, and that it would be a critical skill to have for the success of the business. Whether it be during development, fundraising, management or operations, patience is vital to progress.
When I say patience, I don’t mean the kind where you get frustrated and have to take a second to relax. I wish I had the kind of patience that zen monks and parents of four kids under five possess, as it would help me tackle the daily grind of startup life.
While I haven’t learnt patience, I have learnt to channel it into productive energy instead. When a situation arises that tests my patience, or lack thereof, I focus my attention on our end goal instead.
My lack of patience is tested when deadlines are promised and they’re not delivered on time, or close to on time.
Read the full article at smartcompany.
When I say patience, I don’t mean the kind where you get frustrated and have to take a second to relax. I wish I had the kind of patience that zen monks and parents of four kids under five possess, as it would help me tackle the daily grind of startup life.