I feel like I'm waiting on something that isn't going to happen Don't complain; just work harder.
Find the best in everybody. Wait long enough, and people will surprise and impress you. It might even take years, but people will show you their good side. Just keep waiting.
Put on your own oxygen mask before assisting others.
When you do the right thing, good stuff has a way of happening.
Develop a good filing system.
Sometimes you can't pay it back, so you just have to pay it forward.