Yesterday’s post explores the impossibility of ever achieving the perfect outcome especially since we are immeasurably flawed beings construing these flawless plans, in hopes of yielding ideal results. Goal posts are fantastic metrics for growth, as long as you’re as committed to learning as you are to achieving such goals. When we humble ourselves and remain teachable in all situations, we exceed the goal posts of what we had in mind, because our minds are continually expanding.

Can we normalize things not working out exactly as we had in mind?

Ever heard the expression “practice makes perfect”? In my experience, it’s been the wisdom accumulated from years of practice that perfects our resources—and the allocation of such resources— to yield the best possible outcome at all times. Perhaps, perfection actualized is simply the best possible outcome for a situation being accomplished. If we as humans are immeasurably flawed, then our perception of perfection is also endlessly flawed. In exchange for perfection, how about opting for increased wisdom in an area? Should we grow wiser with time (practice), our decision-making will undoubtedly improve with time, demonstrating the best possible outcome at all times. With daily increase in applied knowledge, sometimes you’ll win and sometimes you’ll lose; but you’ll always learn. Think of one new thing you learned today. How are you applying this knowledge here and now?

What is the most recent book you’ve read, or content consumed that has reshaped your priorities in decision-making? Ultimately, it’s our decisions that shape our trajectories, and our priorities are what inform our decisions. Reprioritization requires daily mind renewal and consistent moment-to-moment self-interrogation that is sometimes uncomfortable, yet always yields results that are aligned with one’s preferences. Preferences/priorities are the metaphorical “proof” within the pudding. If we don’t like the pudding, we can always adjust the recipe.

Are our priorities in health, relationships, well-being and finances aligned with our results? If not, let’s change our consumption.