There is a phrase I increasingly find myself repeating to others, especially in the past several weeks: Own your outcomes. I am not the originator of this statement, but I fully embrace it and I pass it on when mentoring others, whether it be professionally or personally.
Own your outcomes.
I am solely responsible for my decisions.
I cannot let fear of making a mistake keep me from making decisions and moving forward. The best I can do is arm myself with knowledge to mitigate risks that I might encounter.
The successful outcomes from my decisions are my celebrations.
The unsuccessful outcomes become my opportunities for learning and growth and the building blocks for future success.
I must have confidence in myself rooted in my knowledge, my experiences, and my abilities.
Whether it is my career, my business, or my interpersonal relationships; I own my outcomes.
And if I make a mistake, I have the confidence and grace to own that too. Because mistakes are not stumbling blocks. They are building blocks to becoming the best version of yourself but only if you make a commitment to change and growth.
Confidence is Queen. If you don’t have confidence in yourself, if you are constantly seeking reassurance and approval from someone else, or assigning blame to someone else for your decisions, then you are not owning your outcomes. Your fairy godmother is not going to show up and save the day for you.
Own it and embrace it! The rewards make the journey through life fulfilling.
