Good Things Come to Those Who Wait (They’re Lying)
Good Things Come to Those Who Wait (They’re Lying) “Things may come to those who wait, but only the things left by those who hustle.” — Abraham Lincoln Ah yes, the timeless advice passed down through generations like a slightly suspicious family recipe: “Good things come to those who wait.” It’s a wonderfully comforting phrase. It suggests that success, happiness, and financial stability are basically running late but definitely on the way — like a delivery driver who keeps saying, “five more minutes, boss.” Just sit tight. Relax. Your dreams are probably stuck in traffic. Of course, this advice sounds especially appealing when you’re tired, confused about your career, and would prefer not to aggressively network with strangers on LinkedIn who describe themselves as “thought leaders.” Waiting feels dignified. Waiting feels wise. Waiting requires absolutely no uncomfortable effort whatsoever. But here’s the tiny problem: waiting rarely produces anything except mo...