Moving Slowly

@IngridTalks brings us this Chinese proverb:

Be not afraid of growing slowly, be afraid only of standing still

I don’t know how many times I’ve heard someone complain about slow progress; or ask what’s the point of doing something that has no apparent, immediate effect.

Change and progress take time.  People often forget this, and give up if there is no immediate result.  Of course, this reduces progress from “slow” to “zero”.  Again, something that often isn’t taken into consideration.

Next time your project or task seems to have no effect, ask yourself: Is this truly without effect?  Or is it just moving slower than I can see?  Only after full consideration should you cease your efforts.

When you are tempted to give up, instead redouble your efforts.