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...
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Another Brick in the Wall

 

Hi everyone!

As we are getting deeper into the school year, I know many of us may be experiencing burnout or facing a lot of stress. That's why I wanted to share a story that shaped my approach to a particularly testing and challenging summer experience. Hopefully, by the end of this story, you too will be able to view things from a different perspective and gain some motivation!

Once upon a time, there were two bricklayers. Both of them were building the same wall, laying brick after brick. Yet while one was always cheerful and full of energy, the other was miserable and dejected. 

The construction supervisor, who cared about their well-being, became curious and asked them what they were doing and why they felt the way they did.

The sad bricklayer sighed and said, “I’m just laying bricks all day.”
But the second smiled and said, “I’m building a house.”

The second bricklayer saw the bigger picture; he understood how his small task was the start of something meaningful. Yet, the other one only saw the repetitive work in front of him.

As I recalled this story, I started to view the challenges I faced differently. Rather than being frustrated that my code wasn't giving me the results I wanted, I became grateful that I even had the opportunity to create a model that could help those around me. Simply, when I thought about it this way, I actually felt excited and proud of what I was doing.

So everyone, remember this: no matter what you do, always connect it to the bigger picture. That’s where real motivation comes from. See y'all next month!

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  1. HiranmayeeOctober 14, 2025 at 6:01 AM

    Came across this blog while searching for tales, Sree Harshini nice job! keep focus on the bigger picture.

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