Patience is a really beautiful virtue. But it is also very hard to cultivate as a habit. The first step to take is to identify the need to possess it. I believe it is a very important sign of maturity. And we all must go through the process of developing it. After identifying the need, then you must be open to big plans and projects. When these projects appear, do not shy away from them. I believe it takes hands-on experience to develop patience. And this is what big tasks present to us. Because without patience, you really can't achieve much, engaging in big long term projects with a consciousness of the importance of patience will help to bridge this character gap. No matter the amount of books you read and lectures you attend, you can never learn patience if you don't go out to do stuff.