Business By Hormozi #195: The Power of Judging Your Thoughts by Their End

The Power of the Beginning Thought

Maya was a creative individual with many ideas, but she often struggled with self-doubt. Every new project started with a burst of inspiration, but it wasn’t long before she would doubt herself. "What if I fail? What if this idea isn’t good enough?" These thoughts plagued her constantly, and she would sometimes abandon her projects before they even had a chance to grow.

One day, after an encouraging conversation with a mentor, Maya realized something crucial: “Don’t judge yourself on the thought you start with but the thought you end with.” It was as if a light bulb went off. She didn’t need to let her initial doubts dictate the course of her journey. The journey was what mattered, and where her thoughts ended was what defined her progress.

The Impact of Changing Your Thought Process

Instead of letting initial self-doubt derail her, Maya began to change her approach. She acknowledged the doubts but didn’t let them control her. She focused on the progress, the growth, and the end result. Through this shift, she realized that it wasn’t her first thoughts that determined success—it was her ability to stay focused, challenge her doubts, and push through until the end.

This change in mindset allowed Maya to stay committed to her ideas and projects. She learned to embrace the process, even when her first thoughts were filled with uncertainty. Maya understood that success wasn’t about being free of doubt, but about seeing things through despite it.

The Strength of Ending Strong

Maya’s new mindset led her to complete more projects than ever before. With each one, she noticed that the initial doubts faded as she continued working, and by the end of the process, she often found herself proud of what she had accomplished. What started as uncertainty turned into confidence.

She learned that the key was to trust herself to work through the doubts and focus on the final outcome. It wasn’t about the thoughts she had at the beginning of the process; it was about how she transformed those thoughts into actions that moved her closer to her goal.

Conclusion

Don’t judge yourself based on the initial thoughts you have when you begin a task or idea. The thoughts you start with might be filled with doubts, but it’s the thoughts you end with—those shaped by persistence, growth, and focus—that define who you are and what you can accomplish. Embrace the journey and trust that you have the ability to end strong, no matter where you start.