Jun 9, 2026 · 3 min · 2 segments
A reflection on patience, preparation, and the lessons that stay with us long after childhood.In this short between-episode piece, Ben shares a saying his father repeated throughout his…
Ben LichtensteinHost
It's the capacity to endure adversity, delay gratification, and manage frustration.
Because while I've learned good things come to those who wait, I also know opportunity is a haughty goddess who wastes no time with those who are unprepared.
Like when you move into a house, everything matters, not just the windows and the doors.
He talks about how most seek ease, comfort, and pleasure, smoothness, but reminds us that that's not what produces results.
Trend following isn't about comfort, and it's certainly not only about patience.
It's the capacity to endure adversity, delay gratification, and manage frustration.
Because while I've learned good things come to those who wait, I also know opportunity is a haughty goddess who wastes no time with those who are unprepared.
Like when you move into a house, everything matters, not just the windows and the doors.
He talks about how most seek ease, comfort, and pleasure, smoothness, but reminds us that that's not what produces results.
Trend following isn't about comfort, and it's certainly not only about patience.
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