It's true that patience is a virtue, but it's also true that you can control things and push them along if you wish to do so. You've got to act now if you want to make the most of the opportunity that is placed in front of you today. There is nothing wrong with elbowing your way to the front of the line just this once. Be polite, but be aggressive. There is a lot of complacency around you, so you will never have a better chance to get ahead of everyone else.