[0710-独立] Patience is usually not a good thing. We should take action at once.
In this modern society, due to the high tech and the wide spread information, things can change fast. Even though we have always been told that we must think twice before the action, sometimes it is not a bad thing to take action at once. Thus I believe that patience is not a good thing at any situation.
To begin with, if we do not act right now, we may let the chance flee away. Just recollect how many times you miss a good investment chance and how many good internships have passed away. Until now, I still feel regretful that I did not catch the fantastic intern in a famous company. When my senior asked me whether I want to take over her job, I hesitated. At that time, what I was thinking is all about just waiting for a better one. After waiting, I found that the first internship is the best and the most suitable position for me. However, everything is too late.
Second, being patient requires a lot of your spirits and passion. During the long and seemingly no-end waiting period, it is normal that we may wonder whether we have chosen the right way. It is so common that no one can deny that they have never thought about these. The story of my uncle may be the best negative example. My uncle plans to start his own business for many years. During this time period, he has done a lot of preparation and wait for the best chance but never takes action. After several years struggle, he lost his confidence and passion to do the business and gives up at the end. If my uncle can make his mind taking action at the first time, he may achieve his dream long before.
The last but not least point of my argument is that practice is something different from imagination. You can never know exactly the circumstance until you try it. Many people prefer to making many plans and preparation before the action. It sounds convincing but what is the perfect time for you to end the waiting? That is why our teachers strongly recommend us to take jobs after graduation rather than continue the undergraduate education. You can learn more through the practical experience of work. Several days before, I had a talk with my boss who has worked for more than ten years. On the other hand, he also has a master degree after he went to work for three years. His career is the best example of how take action and go to practice is the best way to learn.
To sum up, waiting patiently sometimes may cost you much more beyond the expectation. The situation changes all the time. What we could do better is to catch every change that may lead to success and take action without hesitation. I believe you can learn even more through the experience of practice.
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