百科双语精读丨过程和结果，哪个更重要？

今日导读

不以成败论英雄vs要以成败论英雄，永远是一道经典的辩论题。有人认为塑造我们的不是我们的奖杯（结果），而是我们一路走来所拥有的经验和学到的教训。也有人认为以结果为导向，过程才会更加努力，结果是人的方向标。今天的文章提供了一个看待这个问题的视角。

双语正文

Outcome Vs. Process Mindset

专注结果VS专注过程

Those who are outcome-driven typically believe that results are the most important part of a project or goal, whether it be personal or professional.

结果驱动型的人通常认为，无论是对个人而言还是对工作来说，结果是项目或目标最重要的部分。

So if an outcome-driven person wants to lose weight, the number on the scale would be the only thing they measure to see if they are making progress.

因此，如果是一个结果驱动型的人想要减肥，体重秤上的数字将是他们衡量自己是否取得进展的唯一标准。

Or if an outcome-driven person is in charge of meeting a particular sales goal, the final number at the end of the sales period is their number one priority.

或者，如果一个结果驱动型的人要负责实现某个特定的销售目标，那么销售期结束的最终数字就会是他们的首要任务。

If that goal is not met, then they consider it a failure.

如果这个目标没有实现，他们就会认为这是一次失败。

On the other hand, a process-driven person focuses more on the journey towards a particular outcome rather than the outcome itself.

另一方面，一个过程驱动型的人，更关注的是走向特定结果的过程，而不是结果本身。

Instead of only looking at the numbers on the scale, a process-minded person who's trying to lose weight may pay more attention to enjoying the healthy foods they're eating or to putting in their best effort for each exercise.

与其只看体重秤上的数字，过程驱动型的人如果试图减肥，可能会更注意享受他们吃的健康食品，或者在每次锻炼中尽到最大努力。

A process-oriented sales rep may take notice of how they're running their sales calls and if there's anything they can do differently or better that will result in a positive outcome.

一个注重过程的销售代表可能会注意到他们是如何进行电话推销，以及他们是否有什么地方可以改进，从而产生积极的结果。

Focusing more on the process allows space for improvement, growth, and better habits in the long run.

从长远来看，更多地关注过程，可以为进步、成长和更好的习惯提供空间。

Issues with Outcome-Focused Thinking

注重结果的思维方式存在的问题

There are some key issues that come along with prioritizing the outcome over the process.

把结果看得比过程重要，会出现一些关键性问题。

First, there is a limited view of what success and failure look like.

首先，这会导致人们对成功和失败的看法非常局限。

You either go down two pant sizes or you don't.

你要么成功减掉两个裤子尺码，要么就没减成。

You either meet or exceed the sales goal or you don't meet your target.

你要么达到或超过销售目标，要么就是没实现。

Prioritizing the outcome means you either succeed or you fail.

优先考虑结果意味着你要么成功要么失败。

While prioritizing the process allows you to take note of what did and didn't work along the way, regardless of what the final outcome ends up being.

而看重过程则可以让你注意到在过程中哪些工作是有用的，哪些是没用的，无论最后的结果如何。

Famous inventor and businessman Thomas Edison said, "Of the 200 light bulbs that didn't work, every failure told me something that I was able to incorporate into the next attempt."

著名发明家和商人托马斯·爱迪生说：“200个没有成功的灯泡里，每一次失败都告诉我一些东西，让我能够在下一次尝试中做出改进。”

Focusing on the process rather than the outcomecan lead to continuous improvementrather than short-sighted disappointments.

专注过程而不是结果，可以带来持续的改善，而不是没有远见的失望。

Another issue with outcome-focused thinking is that it encourages an "at any cost" mentality, which can be detrimental and lead to unethical or unhealthy behaviors.

注重结果的思维的另一个问题是，它鼓励“不惜一切代价”的心态，这可能是有害的，会导致不道德或不健康的行为。

If your only priority is to lose weight, you may resort to crash diets and excessive physical activity — both of which can negatively affect your mental and physical health.

如果你唯一在意的就是减肥，你可能会选择节食和过度的运动，这两种做法都会对你的心理和身体健康产生负面影响。

An outcome-focused manager may be less concerned that their sales team is working 80 hours a week and skipping lunch.

一个只注重结果的经理可能并不关心他的销售团队是否每周工作了80个小时，连午餐都顾不上吃。

As long as they meet their sales goals, the way they do it isn't of much importance.

只要他们达到销售目标，那么使用的方式并不重要。

Focusing so much on the outcome in this way can have long-term damaging effects.

以这样的方式过度关注结果，长远来看会产生破坏性影响。

Similar to the "at any cost" mentality, an outcome-driven mindset creates tunnel vision.

与“不惜一切代价”的心态类似，结果驱动型的心态会使人目光狭隘。

If you're so focused on the end result, you may miss important details, lessons, and experiences along the way.

如果你太过专注最终结果可能会错过过程中的重要细节、教训和经验。

If you're spending all of your time trying to close a big account in order to meet your sales target, you may miss out on other business opportunities that are just as valuable, if not more.

如果你把所有的时间都用来敲定某个大客户以达到你的销售目标，你可能会错过其他同样有价值甚至更有价值的商业机会。

Or maybe you distance yourself from friends and family for the month because you're so focused on meeting your goal.

或者，也许你在这一个月里与朋友和家人都疏远了，就因为你太专注于实现你的目标。