Why Focus on Process not Outcomes?

In the book The Practicing Mind, the author Thomas Sterner educates us to Focus on the Process and not Outcomes for lasting happiness in our lives.

When we adopt a beginner’s mind and care about the process, we are living in the present moment. On the other hand when we obsess over the outcomes, we feel regretful of the past or fearful of the future.

Since focusing on the present leads to long lasting happiness and fulfillment, our effort should be directed towards deliberate practice to master the process..

The below insight inspired from the book elaborates on the same.

For another insightful post from the same book, please visit the below link:

https://viewpointsunplugged.com/the-principle-of-deliberate-slowness/

To know more on the author and his work, please visit this link:

https://tomsterner.com