outcome – From the desk of Adam Thomas

Greatness can exist in both “good” and “bad” times.

Greatness is an outcome.

We have a part to play in any outcome. Outcomes have many factors, one of which is the decisions that we make.

Because of this notion, reacting is a dangerous thing. What feels right at the moment could be catastrophic in the end. When we react, we don’t consider. We just do.

Responding is often better. Take a breath. Let the situation slow down. Consider the other possible outcomes. Then decide.

Remember, we may not have a choice in what happens to us. We do, however, have an opportunity in changing how we respond.

We don’t have to look for greatness; it’s already here. The environment will create the opportunity. It is your job to take advantage.

Wealth doesn’t necessarily mean paycheck

It means “wealth.”

Don’t confuse the outcome for the incentive.

Like the exercise I pointed to earlier, it is easy to mistake the first thing as the thing.

I previously discussed how the first thing done rarely matters; at its best, it is an opportunity to understand better what you are thinking.

Our brains struggle to find nuance until it is obvious.

It is easy to see outcomes as being the same as your incentives.

Example: if your incentive is gaining wealth, you could mistake the outcome of earning a paycheck and its later money as having reached your incentive. Remember that incentives are stimuli, encouraging factors, and motivations. They are not items.