Thought of the Day - May 3, 2012

From someone who said something great but will never get credit - Anonymous

“We are responsible for the effort, not the outcome” 

 When things you set out to do work out in your favor, you take credit for the outcome as if you were somehow in control of it.  But when things don't work out in your favor, you take credit for the tremendous effort you put in and absolve yourself of any responsibility for the outcome.  The fact is, you can't have it both ways.  All you can do in life is your best and hold yourself responsible for putting forth the highest level of effort. When you have done all you can do and know for sure your effort was appropriate given the circumstances, you must relieve yourself from the pressure of the outcome and simply let things be what they will be. 

Have a balanced day!

~Maliek~