Do good things really come to those who wait? Any stories?

Question

I think that it is 90% true. I think that if you rush in to things you may later realize you made a mistake. I think that the longer you wait for something, the better it is. Althought that 10% stands for finding smarter ways of shortening the time being while you wait. For example, studying to become a doctor takes 3 years in residency, but to become a surgeon 7 years. I think that they payoff is so much greater for a surgeon that SAVES LIVES! everyday than for some family physician that sits and prescribes things all day. Another example is waiting for the right person to come into your life. If you rush into things and marry someone who you know in your heart is not good enough?

Answer 1

Funny that you should post this question in mythology. That is exactly what 'good thing come to those who wait' falls under. It's a myth. Something parents tell thier kids. A more accurate way to say it would be 'Patience is a virture.' This statement is true. But, there is no rule that states 'You were patient. Now, here is some good stuff.' Good things come to good people that work hard. And bad people that lie, cheat and steal. The choice you have to make is whether you want to be a good person that works hard, or a bad person that cheats.

Answer 2

I agree with you. I am happy to share with you. I have plenty of experiences but feel the followed one is best.

I got an opportunity in a Company where I should be under 6 months training at which 'No Pay with Two Years Bond'. Many people joined, but start criticising from the second day itseslf eventhough they knew everything.

But I used to work hard as per the company rules and did not ask anything in between. Exactly after six months they made my job permanant with high salary than they offered for my loyalty, hardwork, sincerety, and of course 70% of skill got in the training at that point of time.

But I did never criticise my Trainer, Team Lead, Project Manger, or even HR. As they told, I have waited for 6 months without making any Nuisance.

I believe my Guru words - Do Good, Have Patience and Have Faith. Things will become alright.

Those who do not have patience and faith and go for bad things, they may get rewarded for timebeing but one fine morning they will find the result (Even as per Newton Law). We may not know because those people can not express outside (even though they are suffering for their bad thing done in the past) due to their Greed or some other reasons.

I welcome your experience if you have.

Answer 3

Good things do come to those that wait, but in many instances they pass right by a person that has grown comfortable in their waiting and make no effort to grasp them.

Answer 4

The good things that come to those who wait are just the leftovers from those who got there first.

Answer 5

Good question. Patience is not one of my virtues, I'm working on it. I'll let you know--be patient.