Stoic Coffee Break

87 - Process vs. Outcome

Apr 5, 2018

The podcast discusses the importance of prioritizing the process over outcome, emphasizing contentment in uncertainties. Drawing from Stoic philosophy and real-life examples, it explores how focusing on actions and decision-making can lead to fulfilling results.

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Focusing on the process of completing tasks is more valuable than fixating solely on the outcomes.

Embracing the effort put into tasks and adapting to external circumstances cultivates resilience and detachment from uncontrollable results.

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Importance of Process Over Outcome

Epictetus emphasizes the significance of focusing on the process rather than solely on the outcomes in tasks. He highlights how the act of completing a task is more important than the final result. This perspective stresses the importance of how one approaches and executes a task, rather than fixating on the end outcome. The notion is grounded in the understanding that external factors can significantly influence outcomes, making the quality of the process crucial for personal growth and success.

Focus on Process over Outcome

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“Show me one person who cares how they act, someone for whom success is less important than the manner in which it is achieved. While out walking, who gives any thought to the act of walking itself? Who pays attention to the process of planning, not just the outcome?” — Epictetus

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