Patience can sometimes feel like a lost art, particularly in a culture that prizes competition and the idea of "failing fast." But psychologist Sarah Schnitker says patience is a vital skill for success in both our personal and professional lives. We talk with Sarah about the difference between patience and passivity, and how to train ourselves to be more patient. Then, in our latest installment of "Your Questions Answered," Jennifer Tosti-Kharas responds to listeners' questions about how to find a calling, and how to set one aside if it's no longer serving you well. In this episode, you'll learn:*Why our brains dislike uncertainty so much, and how this can lead to impatience and hasty decisions.*The three different types of patience that researchers have identified — and how each one can affect your life.*How to strengthen your own ability to practice patience. *The relationship between purpose and patience.*How impatience affects our mental and physical health. Episode illustration by Gustopo Galang for Unsplash+ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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