An artist paints a picture, a composer composes music, a dancer choreographs a dance. There’s a process and an end result in everything.
— Applying paint to an easel is a process
— Writing notes on a staff is a process
— Practicing every day is a process
So what, then, is the result?
A finished painting, a finished play, a performed dance—that’s the result.
To understand what’s most important to you, ask yourself, “What do I enjoy doing most?”
If you’re inspired by the completion of a work, if the end result is important to you, then this is undoubtedly a result-oriented approach. You must envision the end goal in your aspirations. The use of tools and the choice of methods for achieving them will be secondary.
Your motto might sound like this:
It doesn’t matter how, it matters why!
Example: I want to learn to play the Eagles‘ “Hotel California” on guitar in 10 days, any way I can.
If you enjoy delving into details, the introduction and development are much more important to you than the end. Then you’re a process person. When setting a goal or making a wish, you must understand HOW to achieve it and WHAT needs to be done. The point B you want to reach through the process will become secondary.
Your motto is:
It doesn’t matter why, it matters how!
Example: I want to learn to play the Eagles’ “Hotel California” melody by picking in first position, but how long it will take is irrelevant.
Some people want results, others love the process itself.
The main thing is to know where your interest lies!
Do you prefer breaking a song down into its components or experiencing it as a cohesive whole? I’d love to hear your comments!
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