7 Best Articles on Patience
The most useful articles on patience from around the web—beginners to advanced—curated by thought leaders and our community. We focus on timeless pieces and update the list whenever we discover new, must-read articles or videos—make sure to bookmark and revisit this page.
Top 5 Patience Articles
At a glance: these are the articles that have been most read, shared, and saved on patience by Refind users in 2023 so far.
Short Articles
Short on time? Check out these useful short articles on patience—all under 10 minutes.
What the Mountains Teach Us About Patience
For philosopher John Kaag, a trek in the Alps during his youth was the beginning of a long and winding journey
Patience Is a Dirty Word
“We do not want our freedom gradually,” John Lewis said, “but we want to be free now!”
Regions of the Brain Where Serotonin Promotes Patience Revealed
A new study reveals specific brain regions that individually promote patience through the action of serotonin.
The principles of patience
Some thoughts on patience from Oliver Burkeman’s book Four Thousand Weeks.
«Embrace radical incrementalism»
How Coding Teaches Virtuous Skills Like Patience
Editor’s note: In an excerpt from her upcoming book, professor and inventor Marina Umaschi Bers shows how coding can help students learn human ...
Long Articles
These are some of the most-read long-form articles on patience.
Personality is not only about who but also where you are
Personality traits such as patience and risk-aversion are not innate but a product of the type of society you’re born into
The "marshmallow test" said patience was a key to success. A new replication tells us s’more.
The famous psychology test gets roasted in the new era of replication.
«There is not a quick fix, no single lever to pull to close achievement gaps in America»
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