David Cooper (host)

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Patience is a virtue.

A lot of people say that.

But what does it even mean?

Well, we'll get to that.

But could patience be the key to unlocking a calmer mind, a stronger body, maybe even a better version of yourself, the ability to wait well?

It isn't a weakness.

It's a strategy.

And I think it takes courage, maybe some emotional training.

Let's talk all things patience here with psychology professor at Baylor University, Dr. Sarah Schnitker.

Sarah, welcome in.

Thank you for patiently waiting through the commercial break.

Look, most people treat patience like something simple, like, oh, just waiting nicely.

Is it a skill?

Is it something we have to work on?

Do we have to be active with being patient?

Now, what does being patient really mean?

Does it just mean I'm in the doctor's office and after five minutes, I don't go to the receptionist and lose my mind?

Like, what does it mean on a deep level to wait for something?

Patience to me seems a little boring, and correct me if I'm wrong, but you've said patience exists in this extreme between recklessness and passivity.