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The 10 Habits of Long-Term Thinkers: Build a Life of Patience and Purpose 🕜

The 10 Habits of Long-Term Thinkers: Build a Life of Patience and Purpose 🕜

Shift from sprinting to sustainable success with these powerful mindset shifts.

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Alberto Gonzalez
Dec 17, 2024
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It took me one week to read the first book I’ve read in 10 years.

It taught me three things:

  • To do fewer things at the same time,

  • to work at a natural pace,

  • and to obsess over the quality of my work.

Today, I want to touch on the second point—working at a natural pace.

People seem to want overnight success and get frustrated when their brains hurt after 10 minutes of focused work.

Success takes time—and there will always be exceptions to this rule, of course. But for the average person like you and me, success is all about patience. So, let me show you how you should start thinking about the time you invest in your projects.

Let’s dive in!

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