When chasing a goal, do you think patience or a sense of urgency serves you better?

A natural way to answer

I'd argue it depends on the goal's nature. Creative work rewards patience, whereas time-sensitive opportunities demand urgency. The skill, I think, is reading the situation and knowing when to push and when to bide your time.

Key phrases to use

• dragging my feet — being slow or reluctant to do something on purpose“Stop dragging your feet and make a decision.”
• bide your time — wait patiently for the right moment to act“He bided his time and applied when the role opened.”
• wears off — gradually fade or disappear over time“The excitement wears off after the first week.”