4A: Good things come to those who wait

Have you ever heard the phrase "Good things come to those who wait"?  Well, I am definitely a strong believer in this phrase.  Something that I had to wait for was qualifying for states at track.  My freshman year I started brand new to the sport and I wasn't very good.  Each year I improved and got better and better.  At first I was so discouraged when I saw how many girls on my team were making it to higher competitions and competing at a state level.  Although inside I was very discouraged I kept trying my best and knew one day I would eventually make it there with hard work.  Within two years I made it to that level and qualified for states along with all the other girls I had previously looked up to.  Know looking back I am so glad that I did not give up and that I pushed through all the hard times because the result was finally worth it in the end.

I do believe that Americans have a hard time with delayed gratification, or waiting for a certain thing.  I think this is somewhat because of the Internet.  Let's face it, when you want something you want it right then, everyone can admit to that!  Online shopping is a great example of that, there's no need to wait until you can go to the store anymore, just a few simple clicks and done! Online shopping is only one example of many.  The Internet is a tool people use and it is always right there when they need it so there is no reason to wait.  I think this is why Americans have a hard time with delayed gratification.  Everyone is used to getting what they want when they want it, which is instant gratification.  No one looks at the whole picture and is willing to wait anymore. Honestly, I have no idea what we can do to change that but I think people should appreciate what they have more. A quote from the readings this week was "Out of sight out of mind." I think if the temptation is not right in front of you it will be easier to resist. Instead of always wanting wanting wanting people should be more willing to wait for the good things in life, because good things come to those who wait!