Entitlement

I had coffee recently with my good friend Shreyas, and we discussed our goals for the year.

He had an illuminating thought: We aren’t entitled to outcomes, but only our actions.

Phew! What a great way to frame this. Any desirable achievement—accolades, victories, recognitions—is not a guarantee. We aren’t owed anything just because we worked hard.

But achievement is directly connected to our effort. And that’s our complete prerogative. We must fully take charge of the process—planning, executing, and adapting.

Success is never assured when sailing to a new destination—even with an exceptional crew or a formidable ship. So focus on the only things you can control: steering at the helm. 🚢