Things Take Time

Success and good ideas almost always move at a human pace, not an instant one. What we often call “overnight success” is usually the result of countless unseen hours: false starts, revisions, moments of doubt and long stretches where progress feels invisible. Greatness is rarely accidental, but built deliberately, through persistence and patience, long before anyone else notices.

When something takes a long time, it’s easy to internalize the delay as failure or incompetence. But time spent grappling with a problem is not wasted. It’s evidence that you’re doing meaningful, complex work. The most valuable ideas often require space to evolve, to be questioned, and to be refined. Frustration and slowness are not signs that you’re bad at your job but rather signs that you’re pushing beyond the obvious.

Confidence, then, is about continuing anyway. Determination is choosing to trust the process even when results aren’t immediate. By staying committed, showing up consistently and allowing yourself the time to grow, you give greatness the conditions it actually needs to exist.