“Your dog loves you. Your cat tolerates you.” … and 11 other self-fulfillment tips
February 19, 2026
Have you ever noticed that some of the most successful leaders have an abundance of patience? I have noticed this throughout my career and have been told by supervisors on more than one occasion that I need to be patient. Strangely, I was a patient child but grew increasingly impatient in adulthood. In recent years, however, I have been channeling my childhood patience and I can honestly say that I see the benefits.
Ironically, a colleague recently shared with me a podcast about patience and embracing the wait. I was delighted because of the subject matter and because the host was Fr. Mike Schmitz, one of my favorite podcasters. The guest, Arthur Brooks, was someone with whom I had no familiarity, which is embarrassing to admit given his impressive accomplishments.
