28: Impatience is a Virtue

Impatience gets a bad rap. In the professional world, we often forget that is that impatience is the driving force behind getting any project off the ground. If a business leader is too patient, they could overthink the situation, brainstorm for weeks, and never actually roll up their sleeves to get things started. We all need a little impatience to drive our ideas forward. Still, there needs to be a balance between impatiently launching countless projects and taking the time to research our methods. Creatives are often itching to get their hands dirty and make something beautiful, without analyzing how it will help the client or best address their needs. This is where patience can be a challenge for many of us in the creative industry: we can see the end result so clearly in our minds, and yet there are still so many logistical steps necessary to get it there. Yes, making is the fun part. But we need to find the harmony between letting the creative juices flow and doing the grunt work that will eliminate issues later on. This episode, we share our own experiences with impatience: when it paid off, when it didn't, and tips for stopping and smelling the roses instead of desperately itching for them to grow.