Have you ever asked “Why?” and been met by a response like: “That’s just the way we do things here.” According to Christina Cipriano, who holds a Ph.D. from the Boston College Lynch School of Education and Human Development, it’s time to be unapologetically impatient. Cipriano calls unapologetically impatient—the activation of intrinsic motivation, emotional intelligence, and gratitude—the mindset required to change “the way we do things.” In her new book, Be Unapologetically Impatient, Cipriano seamlessly weaves together decades of scientific evidence and infectious storytelling to illuminate and interrupt conventions across education, medicine, and industry. The mother of a son with a rare disease, Cipriano draws on relatable experiences navigating hurdles embedded in everyday living. Her book provides scripts, tools, and framing that are usable for everyone. Cipriano is an associate professor of applied developmental and educational psychology at the Yale Child Study Center in the Yale School of Medicine and director of the Education Collaboratory at Yale University. She has been published in professional journals as well as in popular media outlets such as the Washington Post and New York Times.