One Apple A Day #518 - step by step
Sometimes I catch myself stuck in the "outcome" mindset. The typical sign is the feeling that I'm pushing hard, but I'm going nowhere. It is like trying to walk while keeping the gaze locked on the destination. As a result, I'm not paying attention to what's around me and where I put my feet. I begin stumbling even on small obstacles, and I lose the joy of walking. It's all about getting there. Ironically, I'm not getting where I want. It looks like my destination moves with me. In those moments, frustration kicks in. In the past, I've quit some projects due to this attitude.
Over the years I've learned that when I catch myself in that place, I have to shift my focus. I must redirect my gaze from the final outcome to my next step. Once the direction is set, I focus only on the next thing to do. Even better. I design a new habit. Something I can do every day knowing that if I am consistent, it will take where I want to go.
Lately, I've been feeling that sense of frustration with some of the projects I'm working on. Today's card reminded me that I need to stop thinking about the outcome and focus on "how do I show up every day".