There’s No Rush

During my ten years of operating my restaurant venture, one of the most challenging periods I encountered was when I had to restart everything from scratch. I sold my business, left my home, and moved to a new country to figure everything out. It took years and a great deal of resourcefulness. But the most important lesson I learned was patience.

Things rarely unfolded as I wanted them to. They often took longer than anticipated. Over time, I learned not to set my expectations too high but to do the best I could with the resources I had.

For instance, I hoped to secure investors by a certain time, but it didn't happen. When I finally had the funds, I wanted to find a good location by the end of the year, and it took until March. When the construction began, I planned for an opening date, and it got delayed by months. After opening, I aimed for a specific monthly sales target, but it remained elusive.

Progress was slower than expected.

Patience is like waiting for a flower or a tree to grow. Sometimes, it appears as though nothing is happening, but with time, it blooms beautifully. My restaurant strategy didn't pan out as I hoped, but I continued working diligently and learning from my mistakes.

Patience is invaluable in both business and life. Results may not materialize immediately, but with persistence and continuous improvement, progress is inevitable.

As the famous Chinese proverb wisely states,

Sometimes, or most times, you won't achieve the results as fast as you expected. That's just part of the journey. Life is constantly teaching you, and if things feel like they are not moving fast, the lesson to be learned is patience. All you need to do is pay attention.

You may feel that you're not advancing in life, but if you reflect on where you were a year ago, you'll see the growth. Even if your circumstances are more adverse, you're still evolving because what you have lived through has provided valuable lessons that make you better.

Don't be disheartened if things seem stuck. Cultivate patience and understand that the rhythm of life is deliberate. You must blossom like a flower, and a flower doesn't rush.

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