The Patience Advantage

Most people operate on short timeframes. If you can extend your horizon, you gain access to opportunities they can't see.

Quarterly Thinking

Public companies think in quarters. VCs think in fund cycles. Employees think in review periods. Everyone optimizes for near-term metrics at the expense of long-term value.

The Ten-Year Question

What would you do if you knew you'd be doing this for ten years? What investments only make sense on long horizons? What relationships would you build differently?

Patience in Practice

Turn down quick wins that mortgage the future. Build relationships without immediate ROI expectations. Choose slower-growing but more defensible approaches. Invest in learning that pays off over years.

The Trap

Patience can become excuse for inaction. Real patience is actively working toward long-term goals, not passively waiting for outcomes. The distinction matters.