Effort > Outcome

Almost everything in life is beyond your control, but you do control the only 3 things you need to navigate life's ups and downs with purpose and peace of mind.

What are they? And how do they work?

I'm glad you asked.

Let's break down the 3 things you need to succeed in life.

First, attitude. You're responsible for how you frame yourself and your situation. Choose your story. Choose your future.

Second, aspiration. You decide what to aim for next. So choose goals worthy of your time and talents.

Third, approach. You have agency over your effort. Since time and randomness put all outcomes beyond your control, the quality of your effort is the ultimate reward.

Now remember, abdicating authority over what is yours to decide is still a decision. A decision to be a victim.

Taking responsibility for what is yours to decide is a heroic first step towards progress and peace of mind as you step into possibility.

Again, intention and integrity are their own rewards, and both inform your legacy in addition to inspiring your sense of well-being in the here and now.

Effort matters. It matters a lot.

All the rest, including outcomes, are ultimately not up to you. What do you think? How do you compass your way through life's trials and triumphs with greater joy and equanimity?

Ready. Aim. Let go.

What do you think? How do you compass your way through life's trials and triumphs with greater joy and equanimity?

Scott Perry, Encore Life Coach at Creative on Purpose

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