makes you perform better.
Dear Authentic Introvert,
Everybody talks about the importance of having goals and working hard to achieve them within the deadline.
However, doing so does little to help you overcome self-doubt and performance pressure.
But what if you start with the mindset that the outcome doesn’t matter and let’s just do it for the experience?
I know many would argue that without a goal, there is no motivation to go through with it and I agree.
Some may quit soon when they aren’t working for an outcome – the reward.
If the anticipation of receiving the reward in the end keeps your bells ringing, then good for you!
But if you are one of those who face crippling self-doubt when they think about the end goal, then this strategy is for you.
In Hindu religious text, Geeta, Lord Krishna also advises to not keep the outcome in mind while working for it because it’s not in your power to affect it.
Not being religious, I didn’t think much of it from a practical perspective but recently, I started to get how profoundly it can be applied to our endeavors.
Doing so frees you from an invisible burden that pushes you to the point where taking a break doesn’t stop your mind from constantly worrying about the outcome.
As a result, you fail to enjoy the experience, the process and just want to get over with it.
Research shows that focusing on the process over the outcome can help reduce procrastination.
It’s easier to choose a task that you enjoy than something you must do now to reach an end goal months or years from now.
Moreover, history has proven that the people who achieved remarkable things didn’t really plan to succeed to the extent they really did.
Next time you dread working on a task lying in front of you, try shifting your focus towards the joy of doing it.
Key Takeaway:
For a better outcome, forget about the outcome and focus on the process.
All for experiences,
Sachin Sharma
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