“Sometime the sternest test of our character isn’t in how we hustle when the chips are down. It’s in how we behave when we have to wait.”

—Rohan Rajiv, Author of A Learning a Day Blog</h3<

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We often measure strength by how fiercely we push through challenges. Today’s quote reminds us that character is tested just as deeply in the quiet moments of waiting.

Waiting isn’t weakness — it’s an invitation. It gives us a chance to practice patience and build trust.

In waiting we learn to listen more closely, to notice small joys, and to build resilience that doesn’t depend on constant action.

When we choose grace over frustration, calm over agitation, we unlock a deeper kind of strength. True character shines not only in the storms we endure, but in the stillness we embrace.

EXERCISE:

Where in your life are you impatient or losing the waiting game? How can you shift your perception during these moments and see them as opportunities to build and strengthen your character?