As a young boy growing up on a farm in East Texas, I used to watch my grandfather plow his fields with a mule. That mule was wild and restless every morning, eager to dash in any direction except the one intended. But my grandfather had a secret: he put blinders on the mule. Those blinders blocked out distractions, allowing the mule to focus solely on the path ahead.
In this crazy world where everything moves at a million miles a minute, patience isn't just a good thing—it's a must! Modern conveniences and technology have shortened our ability to be patient, creating a "microwave mentality" that leaves us craving overnight success. But true growth, like a bamboo shoot, requires time and nurturing.
Just like bamboo, David Rae, has strong roots. Rae, a co-founder of 503 Media and mastermind behind TEDx Portland, shares with us the importance of having the appropriate mental state for success in leadership and business, how he developed a long-term view to everything he does in business and in life, and the challenges of strengthening relationships during the health crisis.
You won’t want to miss this refreshingly honest and vulnerable conversation with one of Portland, Oregon’s top leaders, Dave Rae.
In a world asking us to move faster and do everything instantly—dominated by fast food, instant credit, and constant communication—many of us have lost touch with what it means to be patient. But as Harvard professor Dr. Edward Banfield concluded after 50 years of research, patience is the key to success.
