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You 2.0: The Practice of Patience

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You 2.0: The Practice of Patience

Hidden Brain

Jan 19
Hidden Brain

Hidden Brain

Jan 19
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Patience can sometimes feel like a lost art, particularly in a culture that prizes competition and the idea of "failing fast." But psychologist Sarah Schnitker says patience is a vital skill for success in both our personal and professional lives. We talk ...

Highlights

In a world that glorifies speed and instant results, the virtue of patience often gets overlooked—yet it remains a cornerstone of resilience, growth, and meaningful achievement. This episode explores how impatience can derail even the most promising paths, while thoughtful endurance can lead to lasting success.
11:26
Samsung rushed the Galaxy Note 7 to market and caused dangerous overheating issues
18:49
Our brains evolved to see uncertainty as a threat, making patience feel counterintuitive
25:46
Virtuous patience balances courage and restraint to avoid recklessness or passivity.
30:01
Patience is not passive; it involves active self-regulation and perseverance in difficulty.
38:05
People who engaged in flow activities remained more patient during the COVID-19 pandemic
45:23
Patience with oneself is essential for long-term growth
1:13:55
People can have multiple callings in their lifetime.
1:34:59
Callings often emerge through iterative, reflective learning rather than being known from childhood.

Chapters

When rushing back too soon costs everything
00:00
Why our brains can't stand not knowing
15:02
How courage and patience go hand in hand
22:15
What daily frustrations teach us about endurance
30:01
How to reframe impatience into strength
38:05
Why purpose helps us wait without breaking
45:23
Is your work a job, career, or calling?
53:26
What happens when you lose the identity you loved?
1:17:23

Transcript

Shankar Vedantam: Hidden Brain visited 16 cities with our Perceptions Tour in 2025, and we're excited to visit even more communities across the U.S. This year. We'll have more announcements about tour stops in the months to come. For now, I want to make su...