Does everyone get Jorge's tips??? This one came in this morning and I thought I would post it. I can really relate because I am not patient AT ALL and, as a result, I get off plan. Anyway, here is the tip. Any comments??

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Are you a patient person? Weight loss requires a great deal of patience and, as much as we'd all love to believe it, results can't happen overnight! If you have trouble being patient, now might be the time to learn in order to help you advance towards your goal. In this day and age, nearly everything is at our fingertips thanks to the luxury of modern technology. From the convenience of the Internet to automatic redial on your cell phone, it's no wonder that we are becoming a less and less patient society! Take some deep breaths and focus on putting things in perspective. Think of being patient as an ongoing opportunity to maximize the potential of your life. Remember, it's important to have patience with all areas of your life - but most importantly with yourself. Relax and let the results begin!

BUT I WANT IT NOW!!! Just kidding! Thanks for the reminder

So, how does one *learn* to become patient???? Anyone?

Lots of times those who do not have patience, tend to get frustrated and end up quiting. So before you have patience, you need to find that determination and the determination will help you gain the patiences you need to travel this long journey!!

Quotes about patience:

Moliere
The trees that are slow to grow bear the best fruit.
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Chinese Proverb
Patience is power; with time and patience the mulberry leaf becomes a silk gown.
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Benjamin Franklin
He that can have patience can have what he will.
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Chinese Proverb
If you are patient in one moment of anger, you will escape a hundred days of sorrow.
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Woodrow T. Wilson
All things come to him who waits - provided he knows what he is waiting for.
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Johann Friedrich von Schiller
Only those who have the patience to do simple things perfectly will acquire the skill to do difficult things easily.
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Ralph Waldo Emerson
Patience and fortitude conquer all things.
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St. Francis de Sales
Have patience with all things, but first of all with yourself.
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Ovid
Everything comes gradually and at its appointed hour.
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John Quincy Adams
Patience and perseverance have a magical effect before which difficulties disappear and obstacles vanish.

Patience in some things comes with age - not everything. I think I am less patient now with rudeness or arrogance. But I am MUCH more patient with my own and others' faults, errors, mistakes.

Thank you for the post Anita! Well put Lynn!