Strategic Patience

I was following the current events in North Korea, more so with the death of their Dear Leader Kim Jong-il. There were a lot of analysis and opinions as to how the democratic countries can better engage with the new leadership. They look back about the strategy of the United States and its allies that they dubbed as “Strategic Patience”. It’s the strategy of containing North Korea while patiently waiting for some positive changes. Containment is important because they have nuclear capability and at the same time one of the largest standing army in the world. They have to be strategic at the same time in there approach because people are dying inside North Korea and the world cannot just stand by while people are suffering.

                                                                                  

We can actually apply strategic patience in our personal lives. There are things and situations in life that are beyond our control and all we need is be patient enough until the fruition of our dreams and desires. Until then, we have to strategically do something about our present condition, so we can be fruitful in our journey. The early bird may catch the worm but it’s the patient turtle that wins the prize.

by aats