Carolina Current

The Art of the Wait: Finding Growth in the Slow Seasons

Lately, things in the Southeast have felt noticeably quiet. Since the transition of our largest account, "the wait" has become a daily reality. While we are staying vigilant—pursuing bids in the industrial sector and preparing for the arrival of aviation companies in Greensboro—much of our progress currently sits in the hands of others.

George Gulya and I recently visited the army helicopter repair station in Mississippi. It was an inspiring look at a massive opportunity, but becoming an approved military vendor is a long game. Now, we wait on the slow wheels of government process.

That brings me to a subject that has been on my mind: Waiting.

We spend so much of our lives in this "in-between" space. We wait for medical results, for the birth of a child, for a storm to pass, or for a bid to finally close. We hate it because it’s outside of our control. But waiting proves who we really are.
When the pace slows, do we panic or internalize the frustration? Do we numb ourselves with distractions, or do we look around and find something to improve?

Most of the time, waiting isn’t a choice—but how we wait is. This slow season is an invitation to "clean the garage," whether that’s sharpening our professional skills or clearing the clutter in our own hearts. It can feel like an eternity, but every wait eventually ends. My hope is that when this one does, we emerge as better versions of ourselves.

At the very least, I’m waiting to be.