Do you think results are more important, or is the process what truly matters?

In a world that changes and evolves so quickly, many of us carry a quiet but persistent thought: I want to achieve results as quickly as others do. I want to accomplish my goals and create tangible success. With the rapid flow of news, media, and countless updates on social platforms, information about other people’s achievements, wealth, and power reaches us instantly—often more than we need or even ask for.

Because of this, it’s becoming harder to do things slowly and consistently. I have my own goals and my own pace toward them, yet I often find myself pushing too hard. The journey to those goals can start to feel exhausting, and I either want to give up or just find a way to reach the finish line as fast as possible.

But one day, a thought crossed my mind:
“What if I became someone who doesn’t obsess over results, but instead enjoys the process?”
If I focus on enjoying the process, I may not know how long it will take—perhaps it will be slower—but maybe the results will come naturally.

When you fixate on results, they might turn out great, or they might not. But if you stop clinging to them and focus on enjoying the process, good results will inevitably follow.

If life is like a race, then the course is shaped by the goals we set. Sometimes others will be on the same path, sometimes you’ll be running it alone. When you step onto the starting line, you might see others far ahead, already deep into their run. But what matters is that among all the countless racecourses in the world—or even ones that don’t yet exist—you’ve chosen and created your own.

On that path, you might meet people to talk with, make new friends, or even fall in love. You might pause in a scenic spot to catch your breath and gather your thoughts. You might stop to photograph a blooming flower or follow the scent of delicious food to enjoy a meal. I’d like my racecourse to be one where I can savor those moments.

If you do that—if you truly enjoy the course—you’ll find yourself crossing the finish line before you even realize it. But if all you think about is getting there faster or breaking your record, you might miss so many things along the way. Even if you manage to finish without giving up, the joy of completion won’t last long. Soon, you’ll find yourself setting another goal and rushing toward another result, leaving the long, rich process behind once again.

So, what do you think? Is the process more important, or the result?
Have you chosen your racecourse yet? And if you have, what mindset are you carrying with you as you make your way to the finish line?

-Luda