Neediness makes us weak. Strength comes when we need nothing.
As results draw near—whether the outcome of our hard work or the judgment of win or loss—it is natural to hope for victory. When success has escaped us for too long, anxiety rises, and desperation creeps in. But clinging to outcomes only weakens us, making us appear needy and fragile—and often costing us even more.
Instead, we must practice giving unconditionally, without tying ourselves to expectation. Time will never be constant—some years will shine brighter, others will test us. Our true strength lies not in outcomes but in the work itself. We become unshakable when we no longer depend on results.
Letting go—of possessions, of outcomes, of expectations—makes us stronger and more prosperous.
