You are bamboo

Are you putting in the work but not seeing the results you’re hoping for.  Don’t worry.  Stay the course.  In the book, “The Power of Your Supermind: Great cosmic wisdom explained in a clear and practical way” by Vernon Howard, Bamboo is discussed.  “Bamboo can grow as much as 13 feet in one week but can take up to 7 years to break though the surface of the ground. Be patient with your evolution.”  How might you use this metaphor to motivate you to keep working patiently and diligently on yourself and your goals?