Outcome (What)

An outcome is the result or consequence of a particular action, event, or situation. It can be positive, negative, or neutral.

Rationale

Here are some reasons for being skilled with outcomes.

• Get the best outcomes.
  • Best means the net favorable outcomes minus the unfavorable ones in a holistic sense.
• Effectively deal with unwelcome outcomes.

Best Outcomes (How To)

Framework

Repetitions: Continually improve you abilities to get the best outcomes by taking the following action

1. Goal State: Figure out what outcomes you most want.

2. Planning: Figure out how to get them.

3. Action: Enact your plan

4. Reflective Thinking: Think about your past actions and determine how well you got the outcomes you most wanted, what worked and how you can improve.

Tips

1. It is useful to develop your own list of the types of outcomes; see #Types of Outcomes for examples. This list will help you be more self-aware of the outcomes that best suit you.

2. Sometimes, negative outcomes arise from factors beyond your control. Learn to accept these as natural and inevitable.

Types of Outcomes

Here are some common types of outcomes:

• Affect: Emotions or sensations experienced as a result of an event. (e.g., happiness, sadness, anger, relief)

• Memories: Recollections or impressions of past events.

• Health: Physical and mental well-being. (e.g., improved health, illness, injury)

• Relationships: Interactions or connections with others. (e.g., strengthened friendships, strained relationships)

• Social: Changes in social status. Changes in social power.

• Personal Growth: Development of skills, knowledge, or character.

• Financial: Monetary gains or losses. (e.g., increased income, debt)

• Career: Job-related results. (e.g., promotion, job loss)

• Educational: Academic achievements or failures.

• Environmental: Impact on the natural world. (e.g., pollution, conservation)

• Social: Effects on society or community. (e.g., increased crime, reduced poverty)