It is better to sleep on things beforehand than lie awake about them afterwards. - Baltasar Gracian
We often get so attached to the end result of our goals that we end up acting first and thinking (or regretting) later. While there is a lot to be said for taking bold action, if that bold action isn’t focused it is rarely effective.
When we put more importance on the outcome of our efforts than the growth and development that takes place through consistent focused action, we are holding the wrong end of the sword. We end up with a few cuts, clumsy progress and a sense that something is missing. Yes, the outcome is important – but it’s not the biggest part of the journey!
The biggest part of the journey is the mastery of self. That takes place ONLY through lots of self-discovery, stretching of our limits and intuitive creative expression. When we focus more on the process that takes place within us as we pursue our goals, the outcome we desire will occur naturally.
We don’t have to force the outcome or exhaust ourselves trying to make it happen. We just slip into an effortless process of evolvement that carries us along to the finish line and the outcome unfolds gently before us.
Rather than trying to force your outcome by acting hastily or recklessly, take a few moments to first define exactly what you want to achieve, and then discern the best (most effective) action steps that will smoothly pave the way to the circumstances you want. Pay particular attention to how you are developing yourself as a person, and how that person will automatically attract the right opportunities for growth and progress.
Then, remember to enjoy the journey! Be insightful about the actions you take, and do them well. Focus on the way they strengthen and stretch you as a person, and your outcome will come rushing forward to greet you.
We often get so attached to the end result of our goals that we end up acting first and thinking (or regretting) later. While there is a lot to be said for taking bold action, if that bold action isn’t focused it is rarely effective.
When we put more importance on the outcome of our efforts than the growth and development that takes place through consistent focused action, we are holding the wrong end of the sword. We end up with a few cuts, clumsy progress and a sense that something is missing. Yes, the outcome is important – but it’s not the biggest part of the journey!
The biggest part of the journey is the mastery of self. That takes place ONLY through lots of self-discovery, stretching of our limits and intuitive creative expression. When we focus more on the process that takes place within us as we pursue our goals, the outcome we desire will occur naturally.
We don’t have to force the outcome or exhaust ourselves trying to make it happen. We just slip into an effortless process of evolvement that carries us along to the finish line and the outcome unfolds gently before us.
Rather than trying to force your outcome by acting hastily or recklessly, take a few moments to first define exactly what you want to achieve, and then discern the best (most effective) action steps that will smoothly pave the way to the circumstances you want. Pay particular attention to how you are developing yourself as a person, and how that person will automatically attract the right opportunities for growth and progress.
Then, remember to enjoy the journey! Be insightful about the actions you take, and do them well. Focus on the way they strengthen and stretch you as a person, and your outcome will come rushing forward to greet you.
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