The common perception of patience is that of a dwindling human virtue, clutching onto life as Leo DiCaprio clutched onto that piece of wood.

And the perception makes sense when we consider the instant-gratification we get from social media, immediate responses in communication, fast shopping and meal deliveries, and breaking news updates straight to our phone.

If someone said to me that young people now are more patient than previous generations at the same age, I wouldn’t believe them.

​Alas, I’m about to tell you that exact thing, so feel free not to believe me.

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