Patience needed for indoor seed starting

I've been gardening for many years, but I relatively new at starting seeds inside. I think this is my 3rd year ( I always think I'll remember, but I don't).  This year I've gone crazy with it.  This year I've learned I need to be more patient.  My logic was say I soaked, and planted 4 of the same seeds at the same depth, all get the same water, and conditions. If two come up then the others didn't germinate for some reason, into the compost they go.  This year I have learned to give the others a chance.  Several times I have given up on seeds that did eventually grow.  Makes me wonder how many seeds I waisted because I wasn't patient enough.

I have had to learn a different kind of patience with starting seeds: don’t do it too early! No matter how much you are itching, do not scratch!

Last year was an expensive learning lesson. I started way too early and the spring was late. So many coins went to waste as I ran out of room and patience waiting for the time to get them planted. Only few of them survived and the harvest was not good.

Well I did learn. And this year I’m going to try direct sowing a lot.

I have to agree. My biggest sin is starting too early.  

Jen Fulkerson wrote:  Several times I have given up on seeds that did eventually grow.  Makes me wonder how many seeds I waisted because I wasn't patient enough.

The paper towel method makes this work for me.