Today I had a nice chat with a former university president that gave me the following advice:

It will take you 3 years to get anything done. The first year will be spent figuring out the place. The second year will be spent figuring out how where the gas pedal, steering wheel, etc are so you can get the car moving. The third year is finally when you’ll figure out what you’re doing and where to head. Be patient to get to the third year.

He also offered more sage advice:

There will always never be enough resources to feed the entire system. The trick is to use your resources wisely, and to try and make everyone feel happy so they can focus on doing good work.

Conclusion for the day is that happiness is important, and that patience is more than just a virtue — it’s a requirement to live happily. Live happily this weekend, and beyond.