We live our lives differently when we know the outcome

Ever watch a sporting event on tape when you already know the outcome? Chances are, if you already know your team or player had won, you tend to treat their set-backs in a different way. “It’s ok, better shot next time,” you might say. Or “You’ll turn this around.” And, sure enough, your team or player does. Most likely, you didn’t get upset or mad. You didn’t yell at the tv or berate the player. You remained pretty calm and you were able to enjoy the game.

Now imagine you are able to do that with your own life. You already know the outcome. You know that the steps you take toward that outcome will, in most cases, move you closer. But, occasionally, there will be a misstep and you’ll find yourself having to make an adjustment or re-group in a different direction. But it’s ok because you know that, in the end, you will reach your goal.

Wouldn’t you feel better when life throws you a curve ball? You wouldn’t waste time getting angry or sad or depressed. You wouldn’t waste your energy complaining or wishing for something different. You’d just move on. “It’s ok, I’ll do that better next time,” you might tell yourself.

Truth is we do know the outcome.

As Napoleon Hill said, “There is one quality that one must possess to win, and that is definiteness of purpose, the knowledge of what one wants, and a burning desire to possess it.”

With that definiteness of purpose and that burning desire, we know the outcome. We will succeed.

That’s a life-altering change in our thought process.

How would you live your life if you already knew the outcome?

To Your Success,
Annette

P.S. “Where’s John?” some of you want to know. John has been busy selling. But I promise you he will be back this week with a great post. Check it out!