Here’s the truth: big goals take time. Whether it’s passing a CIMA paper, building a career, or even saving money, you won’t see results overnight. That’s why patience isn’t just a nice trait—it’s a strategy.

Patience helps you:

• Stick with a tough subject even when you don’t get it the first time.
  
  

• Bounce back after failure without losing your drive.
  
  

• Avoid comparing yourself to others who might be ahead of you.
  
  

Think of patience as the fuel that keeps you moving forward while time does its work. Every small effort compounds, and one day you’ll look back and realize the waiting—and working—was worth it.

So when you’re tempted to give up, remind yourself: slow progress is still progress.