# learning to wait again

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## Learning to Wait Again

DevFeed: [Learning to Wait Again](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/learning-to-wait-again-9449.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://joncphillips.com/learning-to-wait-again/>)

Author: Jon C. Phillips

Published: 2026-08-02T20:47:00Z

Content type: article

Language: en

Sources: [Jon C. Phillips](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/jon-c-phillips.md>)

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### AI overview

A reflection on relearning patience in software development, where faster tools have removed the natural delays that once gave ideas time to evolve. The article argues that deliberate waiting supports better thinking when it follows focused work and involves mildly engaging activities such as walking.

### Source excerpt

I'm not optimizing my rest so I can output more on the other side. I just noticed at some point this year that I'd stopped leaving any space between having an idea and doing something about it.