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Be the friend with time

I’ve learned that true growth begins when we befriend time. Whether investing, exercising, or building systems, all meaningful progress demands patience. Impatience has led me to countless pitfalls—each a reminder that time cannot be rushed.  

"Timing" matters, but without preparation, it’s meaningless. Most "overnight successes" are decades in the making, their luck forged by persistence. One failure means nothing; surrender is the only true defeat. Keep trying, and success becomes inevitable—a matter of when, not if.  

When ChatGPT-4o dominated headlines this week, I felt the familiar anxiety of chasing trends. Then I remembered: systems outlast moments. The realization steadied me—another step forward in understanding time’s quiet power.  

Time judges no one. It lifts us from failures and humbles early triumphs, reminding us that all meaning unfolds at its pace. The only requirement? Showing up, day after day.