Good things come to those who wait...or do they?

"Good things may come to those who wait, but only those left over by the people who hustled." I heard this quote a long time ago. I agreed with it then and I agree with it now.

Whenever I hear the quote “Good things come to those who wait” I picture a bunch of people lined up on folding chairs with their backs against a plain white wall, twiddling their thumbs and gently rolling their eyes trying to be patient while they expect good things to fall onto their laps like the rain. Seems ridiculous, but to me it sounds ridiculous. Patience can only go so far and it gets twisted up with procrastination and laziness at times. I understand that some things may have the potential to turn out fine if they don't get disrupted by moving too fast or trying to find a quick solution to something rather than thinking it through, but to me it still doesn’t signify the word “wait.” I also understand letting things fall into place knowing that it’s okay to believe that some things will happen if they’ll happen and it’s out of our hands. All good things do not come to those who wait- it’s a 50/50 gamble or maybe a 10/90 gamble depending in the situation. So here’s what makes sense to me in regards to “good things coming”:



Good things come to those who expect the worst, hope for the best, and adjust to the unpredictable.

Good things come to those who know how to get what they want without compromising their integrity and morals, or losing their self confidence.

Good things come to those who can stand their ground even when the soil loosens, bumps arise, and they feel like someone just dug them into a hole.

Good things come to those who understand that everything in life is temporary and the things you deem important today may not be so pertinent tomorrow.

Good things come to those who can state their opinion as well as respect another person’s point of view (without getting defensive)

Good things come to those who treat others how they want to be treated. Get along with people! We’re all trying to get through this thing called life.

Good things come to those who know how to give without expecting anything in return.

Good things come to those who believe in the power of positive thinking.

Good things come to those who believe that good things will come. They believe they deserve good things and are worthy of goodness.

Good things come to those who have the good sense to know that they have the control to create the good things they want.