If you are like me, you might be asking yourself, “I am doing everything right, but I am not seeing immediate results. WHY?”
The irony is that most of us are in the event industry so no matter what we do, we’ll get no business until a client is actually having an event.
When I look back, my most exciting jobs all happened when I least expected them.
I read a few quotes on patience and I’d like to share them with you as a reminder.
1. If we are facing the right direction, all we need to do is keep walking.
2. Patience can be bitter, but its fruit is sweet
3. Patience is waiting. Not passively waiting, that is laziness. But to keep moving when the going is hard and slow. That is real patience.
4. He or she who has patience will have what they can.
5. The key to patience is FAITH.
6. For me, patience is like exercising. Every day you build a muscle.
7. To develop patience is to develop wisdom.
8. Have patience with your work, but most importantly, have patience with yourself.
9. Create what you like with great freedom. Because those who mind don’t matter and those who matter don’t mind.
10. Our success is mostly about timing. The unreachable becomes reachable. The unavailable become available. The unattainable becomes attainable. We just need patience.
Which of the above rings true to you? And, what is one thing you keep trying but aren’t getting results?
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George Bernard Shaw once said: “You see things and say, ‘Why?’ But I dream things that never were and say, ‘Why not?’” That quote embodies how Preston Bailey approaches every event.
Tanya Malott
January 26, 2011
Preston, Thank you for this today! I have been saying #9 for almost 2 decades…..
I love each and every point!
Tanya Malott
January 26, 2011
And #2! Have patience with myself…..YES. Thank you, thank you!
Michelle
January 26, 2011
These are all great points; #2 rings loud and clear for me.
Abigail
January 26, 2011
Thanks!! I´m so tired because my business is new, is all work, work, work, work and sometimes you don´t see the profit but I know I need to be PATIENT. Thanks!! I needed this today!!!
Elle
January 26, 2011
Thank you for always posting the thing I most need to read. Time to buckle down, chin up and march forward!
Pam
January 26, 2011
You must be an angel or something because I’m having one of those “impatient” days but, after reading this, I’m better. Thank you Preston. I hope your season is outstanding this year and for many more!
Itzel
January 26, 2011
Patience is the answer of “Where are the confirmations of all the proposals I’ve sent?” Thank you Preston!
Savannah (Pearls and Pages)
January 27, 2011
Patience, patience… I have to constantly remind myself that this is what I need. Not passive patience and waiting, but just patience tied in with persistence. That’s the key. Keep on going, even when you feel like that steep slope just won’t end. I think #s 3 and 5 definitely ring true for me. I alway have to remind myself of them. Thanks for all of the patience reminders. It’s very inspiring to get tips and personal advice from someone who knows just how trying patience and reaching success can be. Much appreciated! Very inspiring! Keep it up, Preston!!
Hugs from Berlin,
Savannah
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Stephanie
January 27, 2011
#9 and 10 Thank you for this post and keeping us focused and motivated! Big hug Preston!
Nishaka
February 3, 2011
Thank you for those quotes. I know that I am going in the right direction. I just need to be patient with myself and trust God. The greater things are before me. I just need to keep moving forward.
Carmen Quirindongo
February 6, 2011
Good morning,
Mr. Bailey, if you read this, I would tell you that it was an honor to have met you if only briefly last Thursday at the Learning Annex in NYC. You left a lasting impression on me and my girlfriend when a God sent perfect timing occured and applause followed………………………Que Dios te bendiga en todo lo que haces siempre. Hope to see you again.
Hasta pronto,
Carmen Quirindongo
Donna Frazier
April 6, 2011
Thank you Preston!