05U GOOD THINGS COME TO THOSE WHO WAIT

Recently we witnessed history in the making. A 43-year-old player made the headlines for being the oldest men’s tennis Grand Slam Champion in the Open Era. Yes, this exemplary feat was performed by none other than our own Rohan Bopanna who with his partner Matthew Ebden won the 2024 Australian Open. His performances also earned Rohan Bopanna the world No. 1 ranking – another feather in his cap. So how does someone as old as that end up being so successful? Only with persistence and perseverance with a good measure of hard work.
“Good Things Come to Those Who Wait” suggests that success requires patience and persistence. It means that if you work hard and stay focused on your goals, you will eventually be rewarded. This proverb is often used to encourage people to be patient when facing challenges or difficulties. It suggests that good things take time and that success requires careful planning and efforts towards achieving your goal.
Be it running a successful business, achieving great heights in sports or even making a scientific discovery; one must have patience, perseverance, passion, persistence and purpose. Rome was not built in a day and neither will dreams.
For those familiar with cricket, I would like to give the example of Sourav Ganguly who although he struggled to enter the Indian team however, persisted in following his dreams and not only made it to the national stage but also became one of India’s most successful and exuberant captains.
Even our very own beloved Yesudas had so many rejections before he became successful. As a music student in the 50s, he applied for a Sangeet Natak Akademi Scholarship. However, his application was denied. About a decade later he became the Chairman of the same institution! In the 50s, All India Radio rejected him in an audition, citing that his voice was not up to the mark! And now he is renowned as Gandharva Gayakan – the one who sings to the Gods.
In conclusion, the saying ‘Good Things Come to Those Who Wait” reminds us that waiting can be frustrating, but it is also an opportunity to practice patience and trust in the process. By waiting patiently, we can learn to appreciate the value of time and the rewards that come with it. We can use the waiting period to prepare ourselves for the good things that are yet to come. Ultimately, by being patient and persistent, we can increase the likelihood that all good things will come to us in due time.
Remember, success is not a destination, but a journey. By being patient and persistent, we can enjoy the journey and appreciate the lessons we learn along the way.