When I play tennis with people 20 years my senior, I get a masterclass in patience.

These are players who’ve been in the game a long time, and not just the game of tennis, but the game of life.

And watching them play? It’s nothing short of inspiring.

They’re deliberate. Strategic. Unrushed.

While I may be quicker on my feet, their timing and control often win the day.

And their patience? It’s next-level.

Over time, I’ve realized that playing with them makes me a better athlete. Not because I’m pushed harder physically, but because I’m pushed to think differently.

To slow down. To observe. To make smarter decisions.

That shift has spilled into how I lead and operate my business.

Patience gives me space to:

• Learn from what’s unfolding in front of me.
• Strategize instead of react.
• Practice grace with myself and others.
• Delay decisions until I have clarity—not just urgency.

 

Whether it’s managing a team, closing a deal, or navigating change, patience gives you a critical edge.

It builds resilience. It tempers emotion.

And it allows the best decision—not just the fastest one—to emerge.

Here’s how you can bring this mindset into your business:

• Start seeing each challenge as “practice,” not a do-or-die moment.
• Coach your team to give themselves grace while they grow.
• Identify one situation this week where you can intentionally slow down.

 

Patience isn’t about waiting around.

It’s about using time wisely so you can respond, not react.

So give yourself the gift of patience.

And watch what opens up.