From childhood, we are told that patience is a virtue and that good things will come to those who wait. And, so, many of us work on cultivating patience.
This often starts by learning to wait for a turn with a coveted toy. As adults, it becomes trying to remain patient with long lines at the Department of Motor Vehicles, misbehaving kids, or the slow pace of political change. This hard work can have mental health benefits. It is even correlated with per capita income and productivity.
But it is also about trying to become a good person.
