If you can't beat them, join them, then beat them. If you can't win, change the rules. If you can't change the rules, ignore them. When faced without a challenge, make one. Bureaucracy is a challenge to be conquered with a righteous attitude, a tolerance for stupidity, and a bulldozer when necessary.
Patience is a virtue, but persistence to the point of success is a blessing.
The faster you move, the slower time passes, the longer you live. The squeaky wheel gets replaced. NOT a broker. Live long and prosper - if you're a geek. Oh, zone in for better produce.