Praise & esteem can feel good, which is fine, but don't look to them for inner peace & lasting happiness.
So what is a good meditator? The one who meditates.
The more we genuinely care about others the greater our own happiness & inner peace.
Patience has all the time it needs.
Support the type of thinking that leads you to feeling good, peaceful & happy.
True patience is grounded in wisdom and compassion.