Good things come to those who wait. Agree or Disagree? And why?

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Chazmatazz269 · Accepted Answer

It’s an incomplete statement. So i only partially agree. It’s meant as a reminder to be patient because good things rarely come as a result of instant gratification.
Good things come for people who strive to make good things happen and are patient for the reward.
Too many people expect to just sit around and have the greatest stuff just fall in their laps because they want them to, or give up on whatever effort they did put in because they didn’t get ideal results instantly.
Work hard and be patient. Good sh*t will result.

Purpleronnie · Accepted Answer

Haha , it’s a proverb meant to inspire patience , that’s all ! Promoting the idea that a quality and positive outcome takes time. Encouraging people to wait for the correct opportunity while consoling the anxious not to be impulsive and head strong.

I would add that patience is effective only when combined with good and honest hard work , that’s when it’s most rewarding.

Screenwriter · Accepted Answer

Sometimes. Sometimes waiting is prudent. Gives you time to consider if what you're doing is the best move.

However, the flip side of this is "strike while the iron is hot." If you have a gut feeling that something is correct and this might be your only chance to do so, grabbing an exceptional opportunity might be just as wise.

Simslover92 · Accepted Answer

I really hope so. I still believe that to a certain extent.

Love Doctor Brad · Accepted Answer

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HawkPerception · Answer

It really depends on what you're talking about. In terms of love, it can happen if you wait, but it definitely doesn't increase your chances. If you want to increase your chances, you have to actively seek it, contrary to what many people say.

But if you're talking about waiting in line for better service or a better product, then it can be worth it.

If you wait for summer to come to have a wedding, it's probably better for people to attend outdoors.

If you wait for your whole life to start a business, it'll never happen.

You have to go out and do things yourself.

AviatorTom · Answer

That depends. Sometimes waiting causes the person to miss what they were waiting for, or lets someone else get what they wanted.

It's better to take the right amount of time for one's actions. That may involve waiting, or it may not.

MrOracle · Answer

While you do need to have patience, what's far more important, and far more relevant today is that "good things come to those who work hard and make wise decisions."

Too many people are sitting on the couch "waiting" for good things to come but putting in little effort and/or not making wise decisions, and then wonder why the good things never arrive.

Every decision has consequences, and most of the time, negative consequences are predictable if you remove your emotions from the equation.

Make progress towards your goals every day. Some days your progress may be small, and others may be larger, but if you move forward every day, you are almost certain to reach your goals.

OneViewpoint · Answer

Disagree vehemently! While patience and a considered approach can be useful in some cases... passively sitting and hoping that by some miracle things are going to fall into place for you in any given situation is simply rationalizing your own fears of risk, failure, and allergy to hard work.

The universe loves entropy. You will never get order out of chaos by simply sitting and hoping it all works out when a miracle occurs. Someone else will think it through, come up with a plan, put in the effort, and walk away with your dreams.

You'll be left bitching about how your life sucks. Playing the lottery is not a life strategy.

capriVib · Answer

Most of the time, waiting and hoping is a waste of time.

The truth is this you need to put in enough effort and if the result you get from that effort provides even the slightest satisfaction, you should accept it and move on. Otherwise, waiting longer than necessary usually ends in disappointment.

aaron13547 · Answer

I think this means to not worry and just live in the moment... if you chase in your mind you believe you don't have it yet. Your mind is always one step ahead of you so you can never catch what your mind chases... if your work consistently towards a goal and believe you deserve to have it because you know you earned it that is how you get what you want. I think that's what this really means. So I agree but there's way more to it then good things come to those who wait.

MuddyMole · Answer

Nope. "Seize the day", "Fortune favours the bold", "Who dares, wins", "Don't let grass grow under your feet" and so on... If you want good things, you have to make an effort and go out and get them for yourself - they're not going to come to you.

Shiprex · Answer

It may feel like that and there is probably some evidence that persistence and patience CAN yield results just from statistical point of view. HOWEVER, as a rule this is probably a lazy approach which by "waiting" instead of creating the circumstances for the good things is more likely to bring results.

katiesmuff · Answer

It's just one of the quips that have no true value as it is not something even close to guaranteed to happen. Your more likely to have good things happen by doing everything you can by working hard to accomplish what you want.

WindAtMyBack · Answer

It all depends. That saying just means to be patient when things don't happen immediately.

Snooze you lose can also be true. Passed opportunities may never come again. Letting opportunities pass you by is not a good habit to get into.

Communicationisking · Answer

No well kinda. Good things come every year in December round here

Guylovesgirl · Answer

Agree, but only if you use the waiting period wisely — patience works when it’s paired with effort and preparation, not just sitting around doing nothing. Sometimes you have to go get it.

Miristheiss · Answer

I agree with that to a degree.  Things that last, things of value, things that are good and honorable usually take time.  Those that want instant gratification often tend to make foolish decisions.

petitedollbabee · Answer

Not necessarily. Good things come to those who put in the EFFORT and then wait. If you do nothing but sit on your arse and wait, good things won’t come because you haven’t sought them out!

BeenThereLovedIt · Answer

It's another part of the game of life. They tell you to wait and good things will come, all the while they aren't waiting and taking it all, so there's nothing left for you.

Sunrising · Answer

I disagree, if you want something, waiting for it won't help. Why? Because it would be a wait for ever.

Aakash_Hangargi · Answer

Good things comes to those who work and not just wait.

It might have been true for older days and not now..

Now if you wait then they will show the gate and it will be your fate.

Keep moving no matter how slow..

SphynxUK · Answer

Disagree. I really do think that you need to put in some effort into going after what you want. Otherwise you’ll waste your life waiting.

dustybiker2 · Answer

Get out there and get it.  People waste their whole lives away waiting and only realize this at the very end.

Tarifa · Answer

I think that, at times, things need a little help. Our actions can steer things in the right direction, or avoid being a burden.

northerngal · Answer

I have found in general this is not true. You have to go out and make good things happen. Waiting is not a good life strategy.

ProbablyClueless · Answer

Agree. Wait strategically by being proactive and working on other things as you are able. Patience is a virtue.

genericname85 · Answer

disagree. waiting alone won't bring any good things. being patient will. delaying gratification in favor of long term happiness will. but just waiting alone does nothing.

Unycorn · Answer

Wait is not always an option. Most time to get something is work.

exitseven · Answer

It has been known to happen but in my own experience nothing good ever comes and sits on your lap while you re just sitting there.

jazzy34 · Answer

I used to believe that, but I'm kinda tired of waiting, lol.

DonaldDarko · Answer

Generally but not always, you can wait too long and what ever it is just evaporates.

Dongie · Answer

I've heard it the entirety of my life and although I still await it hold out that it is true because there is God.

es20490446e · Answer

One shall know when to act, and when to wait. If you only act you are a monkey mind, if you only wait you are a plant.

Hispanic-Cool-Guy · Answer

Agree. Rushing though it may seem the appropriate approach but it's usually deceptive. Waiting lets things develope and gives you a better perspective.

Phoenix98 · Answer

I don't believe that I have to much life experience that shows me otherwise.

MannMitAntworten · Answer

Disagree. Rarely do good things just fall in one’s lap.

douride2 · Answer

Not true. I had to work my ass off for everything I have.

Anonymous · Answer

It depends what you're waiting for. Most things in life you have to go out and grab.  There's an old saying, "if you don't have a plan for your life, someone else will".

Friendlybro79 · Answer

I hope so. I want to agree. I think that is true.

stratford · Answer

Depends on the context. Sometimes I just feel like I'm being played or led on.

Anonymous · Answer

You will spend your whole life waiting if you do that.

Just4ThisNow2 · Answer

No. Seize the moment and go after what you seek!

Ironco · Answer

I don't agree or disagree. Good things rarely happen unless you make it happen.

Staximus · Answer

Good things come to those who make them happen and not sit around and wait

Dreamclouds · Answer

kind of disagree some level of involvment is needed, some desire and passion

Panthero80 · Answer

I agree. It takes perseverance to get the best things.

Anonymous · Answer

I hope so, because I've been waiting for a very long time.

RabiaArshad · Answer

No Good things come to those who put efforts I learn from my life.

Yellovv · Answer

That's all about your luck, if you are lucky you never know where things coming...

Anonymous · Answer

Waiting for what? How long do I have to wait

mysteriousNicholas · Answer

It usually does 😊🥱🥳

serious · Answer

I don't agree with this.

Agape93 · Answer

Disagree for most things

WhitneySnow · Answer

In general yes

elizamichale1 · Answer

That's not always true

BullBear · Answer

You're the good things and i am waiting 🥰

DrPepper12 · Answer

He who hesitates is lost. It all depends!

tfan1 · Answer

Sometimes yes and sometimes no

jamesgoldman · Answer

Good things come to those who go out to earn them

TonyMetal___86 · Answer

Sometimes yes and sometimes no, it depends...

Anonymous · Answer

Agreed got to learn patience and wait your turn

msc545 · Answer

Not consistently and not always

qwerty2469 · Answer

Leftovers come to those who wait.

eagle1951 · Answer

Agree to a point

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