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Spontaneity, adventure, and excitement are things that we crave. Then, on the other hand, we also want predictability, stability, and security. We\\u2019re fickle beings, I tell ya! Today we\\u2019re going to drill down on predictability. There are certain areas of life we want to be able to predict and have control over \\u2013 like health, wealth, and happiness. As much as we want to be able to control the future, we all know there are things that are simply out of our control, completely unpredictable, and have the ability to shape our future.
When we make plans or set goals, there are always twists and turns in the road. No matter how much we prepare, plan, and organize there are always unforeseen events. Events in this context could mean anywhere from political impacts, tax changes, and economic uncertainties, all the way down to personal habits and reactions, psychology, and the ever happening \\u201clife\\u201d getting in the way. For the most part, we cannot control what events happen to us. But what we can control is the outcome of those events. Now you may be thinking, \\u201cHow can I control the outcome of events that are out of my control?\\u201d. Great question.
I wish I could take credit for this simple yet profound formula. This comes from a book called \\u201cWealth Can\\u2019t Wait\\u201d by David Osborn and Paul Morris. In the book, David and Paul layout a simple formula that is:
Event + Response = Outcome
Events, as we just defined and provided some examples, are things that happen to us. From minor events to life-changing ones, there are constant things that are happening to us that affect our outcome. But these events alone are not the only part of the equation. In fact, events aren\\u2019t even the most important variable. Your response to the event is much more important in creating an outcome.
How you respond to an event is up to you. It\\u2019s the variable that you can control if you\\u2019re conscious about it. You have the ability to perceive an event any way you want. That could be positive, negative, or neutral. If you go around perceiving events as negative, then guess what? The outcome will be negative. But if you perceive every event as a positive or at least search for the positive in an event, then your outcomes will be positive. Let\\u2019s look at a few ways you can improve your response.
Vinney, Mr. Smiles, Chopra, who I consider a great friend and coach, is one of the best practitioners of positivity. You may know him from his guest appearances here on the podcast. Vinney exudes positivity in everything he does. And guess what that gets him. He\\u2019s always happy and helping others, not to mention wildly successful. Imagine if Vinney instead exhibited a \\u201cpoor me\\u201d attitude? He likely wouldn\\u2019t be where he is today.
Not all events are positive. Unfortunately, there are negative events that do happen. But with every event, there is something you can learn from...'