“You are only entitled to the action, never to its fruits.” — Bhagavad Gita
No other book or scripture influenced Gandhi, shaped his character, and transformed his life as profoundly and permanently as the Bhagavad Gita. This quote from the Bhagavad Gita is a reminder to focus on the process of doing something rather than worrying about the outcome. You control the action, but the outcome is not always in your hands. For example, imagine you are studying for an important exam. You can only control the amount of effort and time you put into studying, but you cannot control the grade you receive. If you focus on the process of learning to the best of your ability and do not worry too much about the outcome, you will be less stressed and more...