You can’t produce a baby in 1 month by getting 9 women pregnant,” as Warren Buffet so wisely puts it.
When I first came across this quote, it gave me a hearty laugh.
It’s a blunt reminder that many “leaders” expect instant results from a flurry of actions, thinking they’ll see the payoff within a day or so.
In reality, greatness requires patience.
Now, I’m not suggesting that it takes a full 9 months to see results from, say, a marketing program. However, it will typically take 60-90 days to witness the full potential of a well-thought-out strategy.
Here’s the takeaway – embrace the concept of “aggressive patience.” There’s no time to waste when starting something new, remember that meaningful results require some time to materialize.
The real question isn’t whether you can start; that’s the easy part. It satisfies our craving for change and novelty.
The true challenge lies in whether you can see it through to the finish line. That’s what sets the winners apart from the frustrated.