by Saalik Siddikki
Whatever you do is your performance to achieve some target and whatever you achieve is the result of your performance. If so, then what is more important in value and worth – performance or achievement?
To me, the various stages of performance are true source of lasting gratification and delight comparing with joy of achievement that is usually short-timed.
Each performance comprises actions if done with an intention and reason to reach a certain milestone, to achieve certain goals and to gain some benefits. But, every action is not a performance like habitual activities. They are done without a purpose in mind.
Performance is the result of a plan to accomplish some task. It is a process of taking steps for doing things in a certain sequence to reach a specific point of satisfaction.
We can say that performance is a combination of:
- A plan
- Actions in a sequence
- Satisfactory accomplishment
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So, what if, regardless of all the passionate actions and concentrated efforts, you fail to pull it off? The definite outcome is disappointment, regret, displeasure and frustration or, in exceptional cases, could be worse.
Can you, in such a disheartening situation, do something to avoid the blitz of negative thoughts and emotions? Most people fail to do so and fall victim to tension, depression, self-rejection and remorse. It is merely because they are not prepared to accept a setback. And thus, they do not equip themselves with the appropriate tools to deal with a failure.
It is simply a matter of mindset. If you are a positive thinker, you enjoy every action of yours towards achieving your goals and in case of failure; you do not lose your heart. You take your failure as a setback like all successful people do. They know that setbacks are temporary phases to learn from and forget. They do not let their feet stuck up in the muddy grounds for the rest of their life. They move ahead to find other ways to reach their next milestone.
Since the ultimate destiny of performance is the satisfactory accomplishment of the intended job, it is of colossal importance that you keep your thoughts totally focused on enjoying every action, for you definitely get at least two benefits from each step that you take:
- You do not remain stagnant and move ahead depending on the size of your step
- You learn something that you did not know before
I always suggest and this is the basic theme of Think SUCCEEDED that your ultimate accomplished goal should never skip your mind. Nonetheless, concentrating on the current moments will certainly enhance not only the quality of your performance but also your chances of success.
The phase of satisfaction, pleasure and joy of achievement does not last long while you recall the high moments of your struggle and endeavour for a long time. You love to mention repeatedly, to your family and friends, how you overcame the hurdles and took the challenges. You feel euphoric in describing your struggle to overcome difficulties and obstacles.
Do your best to make your performance excellent and exemplary for others to follow and reap the bliss of being appreciated and acclaimed.
