Process versus outcome
Last week we spent some time talking about what is in our circle of control. Let us revisit that concept in some more depth.
When we are working towards something, whether it is a work related project or parenting to raise successful children, it is easy to keep our focus on the end goal. We see the success of others in what we are trying to accomplish and lose sight of the steps that they took to get there.
But here's the thing: the final outcome of our efforts is almost never in our control. We can try our best and our children may still make choices that we do not agree with. We can work hard at a project at work and still have it not be accepted by our boss.
This is why it is much more useful to focus on the process rather than the outcome.
The process, or steps that it takes to achieve any outcome is well within our circle of control.
This changed focus also makes it more likely that we will enjoy the journey to our destination or goal whatever the outcome will be.
Over the next few weeks, we will look at some other key distinctions for a purposeful life.
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