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Good Things Take Time

We live in a world where everything happens instantly. You can order food and have it at your door in 30 minutes. You can message someone across the world and get a reply in seconds. You can search for any answer and find it immediately. But some things in life don't work that way. The truth is, we're so used to instant results that we forget how real growth actually works. We forget that most meaningful things take time. Seeds don't become trees overnight. Skills aren't mastered in a day. Dreams don't come true the moment you wish for them. Some moments in life test us not by action, but by waiting. When we have done our part—studied, worked, and hoped—the only thing left is patience. And though waiting feels powerless, it is often the moment when the most important growth is happening beneath the surface. Today, I want to share a simple story about two farmers that changed how I think about waiting. The Story The first farmer plants his seeds and immediately start...

The Doll That Listened

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It’s already February, so here’s the blog post you’ve been waiting for!  Long ago, in the southern lands of India, there lived a wise and thoughtful king. His most trusted minister, who had been by his side for many years, had recently passed away. The king knew that finding someone equally wise and trustworthy would not be easy. To ensure he chose the right person, the king announced a challenge across the kingdom: “Whoever can pass my test of wisdom will become my new royal minister.” Soon, the palace courtyard filled with scholars, nobles, and ordinary citizens, all eager to prove themselves. In the grand royal hall, the king placed  three identical dolls  on a table. Each doll was crafted with precision—so perfect that even the keenest eyes couldn’t spot a difference. The king then addressed the crowd: “Your task is simple. Study these three dolls and tell me which one is the best and why.” One by one, the kingdom’s wisest men stepped forward. They examined the dolls ...