Process > Outcome

I believe it is human nature for us to want the best outcome for every situation. The fact of the matter is we are not always going to get the best outcome. If it is a game, then we may not always win. If it is a test, then we may not always get an A. If it is an interview, then we may not always get the job. If it is a contest at school, we may not always come out as the winner. If it is going to the doctor, then we may not always get the best prognosis. That is why I believe that it is so crucial to have a process minded approach. Many times the results are out of our hands. That is why it is so crucial for you to control the things that you can control. This means having a high level of appreciation for the process. When a negative outcome arises- think about these questions... What did I do to prepare for the situation? What could I do differently if I were preparing for the same situation again? Did I give my best effort? What did I learn from this situation? How is this situation going to make me

better as I move forward? What is important now? These questions are not intended for you to 2nd guess and dwell upon the results. They are intended to help you grow and become better as you approach future situations. I think we tend to focus on these questions more so after a defeat, a loss, or a negative result. The process minded person will also answer these questions after a win, a success, or a positive result. One of my high school coaches used to say we're not playing "Insert a team Name" we are playing against the GAME. In other words you are competing to do the very best you can do in any given situation. If that effort is not enough to win the game or achieve the outcome that you want, then it does not mean that you are a failure. It means that you need to keep plugging away and working at it to get where you want to be!