A results-oriented mindset would rather,
- Put up 200 lbs with bad form then do 50 lbs with proper form and technique
- Run 8 miles with bad form, foot strike, mechanics and mobility than practice running 100 feet with correct ability
- Look “healthy” rather than do anything to be healthy
- Convince other people they’re right without having to be right, instead of actually being right
- Have a “good” job rather than be at the “right” job doing good work
- Focus on making a lot money rather than not making it about money
- Look like having a lot of money rather than living within affordable means
- It’s better for others to think their life is great and awesome, but in reality isn’t the reality
- Fake it until you make it
Results oriented thinking creates bad habits. Values what other people think over authentic self-awareness. Puts priority in the ends to justify compromising the means. Mistakes, fallacies, improper behavior is okay as long as the results delivered. Results oriented thinking makes secondary or altogether avoids or ignores learning foundational and core principles, building blocks towards excellence and mastery.
It takes more courage and confidence to not have to give the impression of something more or better than it really is, to ignore and move past the pressure of having to perform. Leaving yourself vulnerable to be judged at the level you really are. Everyone judges. But be okay with where you’re at, give yourself permission to be you – you, in turn, gives others courage and permission to be their true self. It’s not accurate to over-estimate your abilities but it’s also inaccurate to under-estimate your abilities, so don’t the opposite. Just be accurate. Accuracy, provides a clearer roadmap, progression steps, an honest awareness of what needs to be worked on and what is getting better. Accuracy is foundational and first-principled thinking.