Time is a strange and fascinating thing—it can both erode and resolve. Sometimes, it’s better to let time do the work instead of rushing in ourselves. Often, we need a bit of distance to truly understand what’s happening and to be able to respond with clarity.
It’s also important to recognize that time can reveal things we might miss in the moment. Acting too quickly—especially on matters we care deeply about—can lead to decisions made without a full understanding of the situation. And that can have consequences we didn’t anticipate.
Still, we must be careful not to fall into the trap of believing that our problems will disappear on their own if we simply wait. They won’t—and more often than not, they’ll only grow larger the longer we ignore them.
The real trick is to give ourselves time to develop perspective without becoming passive. Problems shouldn’t be left to resolve themselves—but neither should we rush to fix them without reflection. Some of the wisest people in the world, like Warren Buffett, are known for thinking things through for months—sometimes even years—before making major decisions.
So why shouldn’t we do the same for the things that matter most to us?
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