Waiting can be one of the hardest parts of growth. When things feel uncertain or out of your control, the urge to figure it out now can be overwhelming. Patience rarely feels exciting, yet it is often the skill that determines whether you keep going or give up too soon.

In this episode, I share why patience is one of the most powerful traits athletes and high performers can develop. I open up about my own struggle with impatience and the discomfort of not knowing how things will turn out. Like many athletes, I wanted certainty so I could feel safe and confident, but life does not work that way.

I reflect on my own journey and how my path was far from linear. From childhood dreams to dropping out of college and eventually finding my way back to the work I love, progress required far more time, support, and patience than I ever expected. What felt like setbacks were actually part of the process.

We explore the first key to patience: getting comfortable being uncomfortable. Building grit means continuing to show up even when things are hard, progress is slow, or results are unclear. Every fall, setback, or disappointment becomes another opportunity to get back up and try again.

The second focus of the episode is developing a growth mindset. Impatience thrives when we believe that if something has not happened yet, it never will. Adding the word “yet” shifts failure into progress and reminds us that improvement is still possible with effort and persistence.

Finally, we talk about keeping things in perspective. Long-term dreams rarely come with straight paths or perfect timelines. When athletes focus on the bigger picture instead of immediate outcomes, patience becomes easier and pressure decreases.

In this episode, you will hear
• Why discomfort is essential for developing patience
• How grit helps athletes stay in the process
• How a growth mindset changes the way setbacks feel
• Why focusing on the bigger picture reduces pressure

In this week’s episode of the PerformHappy Podcast, I share three practical ways to develop patience and why trusting the process can help athletes stay motivated, confident, and committed to their long-term goals.

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