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Word of the Day: Patience (CRC) | Great Things Take Time, Keep Growing

Antonio Brown
Sep 14
2 min read

PATience

Definition: Patience is the capacity to bear delays or difficulties calmly. It means staying steady, focused, and respectful: even when progress takes longer than expected.

Origin: The word patience comes from the Latin patientia, meaning “endurance” or “suffering,” from pati, meaning “to endure” or “to suffer.” Its meaning reminds us that growth often requires courage, calm, and consistency. Source: Merriam-Webster

Why Patience Matters

Learning to read a new word, solve a tough problem, build confidence, or reach a big goal does not always happen in one day. That is okay. Every page turned, question asked, and new effort made is part of the journey.

Patience supports success and builds community because it helps us keep learning, encourage others, and make thoughtful choices instead of giving up or reacting too quickly.

Professor Antonio’s reminder is simple: Keep showing up. Keep practicing. Keep growing.

At The Competitive Readers Coalition, patience is part of how we create empowering learning experiences for young men and boys ages 1–18. Through culturally responsive literacy opportunities, including FROM THE BARBERSHOP TO THE BOARDROOM, trusted community spaces become places where confidence can grow one conversation and one book at a time.

A young reader may not notice every change right away. But with support from families, mentors, barbers, educators, and community partners, small steps can become remarkable progress.

Try It Today

When something feels difficult, take a breath and say:

“I can take my time. I can ask for help. I can keep growing.”

Then choose one small action:

  • Read one page.

  • Learn one new word.

  • Practice one skill.

  • Encourage someone else.

Great things take time; but every patient step moves you forward.

Patience is not standing still. It is growing with purpose.

 
 
 

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