Being a farmer isn't just about tilling the soil and harvesting crops; it's a philosophy that extends to how I approach relationships and collaborations. The land teaches you patience, and that lesson isn't lost when dealing with people.
We all wish for immediate results, whether it's a flourishing business partnership or a friendship that feels like an old soul connection. But the reality is, the best things often require time and care. You can't speed up the growth of a tomato plant just because you're feeling impatient, right? It needs its time in the sun, and so do relationships.
I've come to realize that any project involving multiple people is like a garden that we're all tending to. You can't just throw water at it one day and then forget about it for a week. Consistency is key. Over-watering can be just as harmful as neglect. The balance is delicate, just like the dynamics in any collaboration.
It's tempting to want to "engineer" outcomes, to force things to fit within the mold of what you imagine. But that often backfires, making the process slower and more cumbersome. Because relationships, like plants, are organic. They need room to breathe, to evolve. You can't pre-determine every interaction; you can't script genuine emotion or enthusiasm. If you try to force it, you're not respecting the organic nature of human connection.
So, I try to be a farmer in every aspect of life. Understand the organic nature of relationships and collaborations. I keep working on my patience, guarding it like a prized crop. Because patience really is a virtue. And whether it's a project or a friendship, understanding that organic growth takes time can make all the difference in the harvest.