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Becoming a patient person is a real challenge when you’re someone who struggles with waiting. I’ve always had little patience for long lines, people who are late to meetings, or slow drivers in the left lane. It often feels like I’m the White Rabbit from Alice in Wonderland—”I’m late! I’m late! For a very important date!”…

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