Are
you among the millions of people who would like to see things
happen in an instant? Do you find that you want to get something
done, achieve a goal but would like it to happen now - rather
than later? Well if you are - then you may actually be doing
yourself more harm than good. That's because in order to excel
in life and achieve your goals you need to utilize the power
of patience.
Over
the last week I've noticed that more and more it seems people
are becoming impatient and what was strikingly interesting was
that the more impatient they got - the further away they seemed
to push themselves from achieving their goals. We want things
yesterday, when we decide we want to achieve something we want
it right away, and when we decide we want to change or improve
ourselves we too want this to happen right away. But if we look
at human beings as part of nature - which is exactly what we
are - and if we examine nature carefully you suddenly realize
that nature doesn't create change in an instant.
Ralph
Waldo Emerson perhaps said it best in one simple line: "Adopt
the pace of nature, her secret is patience" - and that
patience can lead to the perfect life - if you understand how
to work with it and nature together. I'm about to explain exactly
how you can do this - so please read on.
Why
Patience Is Critical to Success
Ask
any successful businessman or entrepreneur and they'll tell
you that they never rush into a decision. Sure they'll follow
their gut instinct - but they'll take plenty of time researching,
studying and thinking - waiting until the right moment to make
a decision.
When
you examine nature's process you find that it works perfectly
and has a great deal of patience. For example: you plant a seed,
water it, leave it for some time, then at the right time - when
all the right elements are in place - that seed turns into a
flower, a vegetable or whatever seed you planted. But this only
happens when the conditions are right. However, there was work
to be done before those elements came into place. The seed had
to be planted, it had to be nurtured, it had to be left alone
to begin to grow and spring roots under the soil, then at the
right time - it began to rise above the surface into exactly
what it was meant to be.
Without
the prior efforts, without the planting, the watering and the
incubation period - the seed could not have sprung above the
ground. It would have not been what it is today without all
that work.
If
you want to achieve success, or any goals you set out - you
have to practice patience. That doesn't mean you sit around
and wait. No, instead you have to do the work first, lay the
foundation, plant the seed, make sure the soil is right - prepare
and then wait for all the elements to come into place before
making the right decision that will propel you to greater success.
Unfortunately
most people don't practice this process and end up feeling pressed
to change things right away.
When
you ignore the process of nature - when forget about the power
of patience and instead react to situations looking for the
next quick solution - you work against nature and in the end
get pushed back further.
If
you want to be successful and achieve your goals you have to
practice a certain amount of patience - and this is what my
Creating Power system teaches you to do. With Creating Power
you'll learn to direct your mind and subconscious mind, you'll
learn to take the right action to get results and you'll understand
how to generate the power of patience to work for you - so that
you do move forward and achieve your goals.
How
Impatience Works Against You
When
you're impatient - when you don't trust and accept that things
will work out - you actually get slowed down, distracted or
end up on the wrong track - then you wonder: "How did I
get here?" Here's an example: suppose you're in line waiting
to pay for something - and it's a rather long line but there's
another cashier with an equally long line. If you huff and get
angry - it won't change anything. If you jump to the other line
- it may actually take longer (I'm sure many of you have had
this happen), if you leave - you quit and don't get what you
want. Sometimes you'll leave saying you'll come back when the
line is shorter - but most people rarely go back. So by being
impatient you either got angry, thought the grass was greener
on the other side - but actually waited longer or you quit and
never got what you wanted. Had you been patient, chances are
you would have made your payment and moved on. I know some of
you will say: "Yeah but what happens when the other line
does move faster - I'm not going to stay where I am." Of
course you won't then move along - my point is - don't assume
that the grass is greener on the other side - deal with what
you have and what you know - be patient and you'll make the
right decision.
Now
let's take a look at something that is a little more serious
- and this is something I hear a lot about. Let's say you want
to increase your finances and you want to make a million dollars
- I have a lot of people call me and tell me that they want
to make a million dollars right away - say within 3 months.
I then tell them that while anything is possible - it's unlikely
to happen. Some get angry and hang up - I guess I didn't tell
them what they wanted to hear and they didn't get the quick
fix that they were looking for. But here's why it's unlikely
to happen in 3 months. There is a process that needs to take
place. Just like that seed can't grow above the ground in 3-days
- that seed has to go through its natural process. So do you
- and part of that process is growing. If you want to make a
million dollars - you could look for that quick fix, make risky
investments, try different schemes, gamble, buy lottery tickets
- but you would likely lose more money in the process. Or you
could start laying a foundation to make a million dollars -
you could start building a business and increase your revenue
year over year. You could start with more solid investments
- and build on them year over year. You could come up with a
solid financial plan and build on it year over year. This notion
of getting things right away ignores the process of nature,
eliminates the power of patience and will just set you back
further.
Unfortunately
in today's society we want instant satisfaction. We want something
that will fix everything right away. We want a pill that will
cure everything. We want our food ready in an instant. But nature
doesn't work instantly and we are creatures of nature - we are
part of nature. We operate on the same schedule, the same platform.
We start off as infants, grow to adults, age and pass on. Just
like aspects of nature.
Success
in life doesn't happen overnight. Creating a business and making
it a success requires patience. Having impatience in business
is inviting disaster. Relationships take time to build and improve
- having impatience in a relationship is a sure way to end it.
Finding the right job requires patience and effort, having impatience
in a job search is a sure way to get rejected.
In
all of the above examples and other aspects of life things can
happen in an instant - but your success in them will require
patience. For example: You may meet a partner tomorrow - but
the success of that relationship will require patience - so
that it has the time to grow and succeed. You could come up
with a business idea tomorrow - but its success will require
patience. You could find a job tomorrow - but your success at
it will depend on how patient you are not only on the job -
but also with co-workers and bosses.
If
you want balance and harmony, if you want success and happiness
- you have to do all that you can and then utilize the power
of patience.
The
Creating Power System shows you how to get started on the road
to success and happiness by getting you to lay that foundation,
plant your seeds for success - and then how to utilize the power
of patience. Creating Power is the complete course that shows
how to send the right messages to your subconscious - so you
make the right decisions and accomplish your goals.
How
Patience Pays Off
I
can best illustrate how the power of patience brings enormous
rewards with an example of Peter - and old friend of mine who
has had a very successful career and rewarding life.
10
years ago Peter and another friend Desmond, started working
at the same company - both had similar entry-level position
and both had great ambitions. Peter was always the more patient
laid back type - whereas Desmond was on the hyper side - always
itching to get something done, showing little patience and always
wanting to move up in the company quickly. After a year on the
job Desmond was already looking to move on and find something
new. He demanded a higher salary or a promotion - threatening
to leave. A few months later he left the company and tried to
talk Peter into doing the same thing. Peter - chose to stay.
Desmond went from job to job - always looking for something
better. The longest he ever stayed at a job has been 2 years.
When I last spoke to him a few weeks ago - he was out of work
and looking again. He said his name had been tarnished because
he had gone through so many companies in such a short period
of time. "I guess they just don't want somebody who has
no patience with management." He explained when we had
lunch. I thought it was fascinating - his impatience had actually
worked against him.
Peter
is still with that same company and is now a Senior Manager
in line to be Vice President of his own division within a few
years. His salary has tripled and he has the seniority and respect
of his superiors. "I guess they just like the fact that
I've stayed and put up with them. It has it's up and downs -
but I try to focus on the good and hope my patience will pay
off." I recall Peter saying when I spoke to him just before
writing this newsletter.
The
power of patience is incredible - you have no idea how many
good things can happen to those who practice patience. I'm not
asking you to sit around and wait for things to happen. Peter
didn't do that and I don't practice that. By patience I mean
develop an understanding that things take time to happen - that
you do the work and you reap the benefits when the time is right.
If
you planted a seed and stood over it waiting for it to sprout
through the ground - you'd go crazy. If you planted a seed and
ignored it - it would die. If you planted a seed and placed
a rock on top of it - it would never flourish. But if you planted
a seed and did the work to help it grow, cared for it - it would
flourish and thrive.
The
same applies in life. Do your work, do the best that you can
- be patient and understand that things will fall into place
at the right time. If you want a new job - do what you can to
find a new job, go out and do the work, but then practice patience
- knowing that it will come at the right time. I know some of
you may say: "Karim, I need the job now." Remember
- your impatience will work against you. But if you utilize
the powers of your mind and subconscious mind as I outline in
my Creating Power system - you'll be able to attract the right
job and the right situation at the right time.
What
ever it is you want to happen in your life - it will in time
- as long as you work with the power of your mind and subconscious
mind. Some of you may say: "Karim, I've been patient a
long time - but nothing has happened." Have you done everything
you can to improve the situation? Have you worked with the powers
of your mind and subconscious mind on a regular basis so that
you attract the right situation? If not - then ask yourself
why not? Why aren't you giving yourself every opportunity to
succeed in life? Why aren't you developing the power of your
mind and subconscious mind? Is wishful thinking getting you
any closer to what you want to achieve?
When
you work with my Creating Power system you'll work with all
your powers and you'll be able to attract new, wonderful situations
that will propel you to success. Creating Power shows you how
to utilize the power of your mind and subconscious mind so that
you get results.