The Secret Formula of Life
The secret formula of life is E (Events) + R (Response) = O (Outcome). I came across the secret formula in 2013. This formula means that our outcome of success, well-being, relations with others, ultimately depends on the way weresponse to the events that happened to us. In simple terms, we are 100 percent responsible of our life, both the good and bad.
For the vast majority of people, their formula is E (events) = O (outcome). They will say:
My maths teacher is lousy in teaching (Events), therefore I fail my math examinations (Outcome).
I do not have that pair of running shoes (Usain Bolt’s running shoes) (Events), therefore I cannot run as fast he can (Outcome).
Obesity runs in my family (Events) therefore I will never be able to slim down (Outcome).
Do you notice one common characteristic among the examples above? They blame the events that happened to them, and allow it to determine the outcomes of their life.
However people that are successful in life understands that the secret formula in life is:
E (Events) + R (Response) = O (Outcome).
A good example will be the inspiring story of our SAF regular servicemen Jason Chee. In December 2012, he met with an accident on a navy ship, resulting in loss of both legs, his left arm and three fingers from his right hand.
Despite all adversity (event), he proceeded with rehab (response).
He return to work after 18 months.
He continue pursuing his degree in SIM University.
Not forgetting his achievement as a Para-athlete winning two bronze medals and eventually winning his first ASEAN Para Game table tennis gold.
People that are successful understands that in life unpleasant events can happen. But they recognize that they can change the outcome of the events simply by changing their response to the events.
As Charles R. Swindoll said
“I am convinced that life is 10% what happens to me and 90% of how I react to it.”
As Cayden Chang said
“How we react in an event guides the outcome. We cannot control the events and sometimes the outcome. However we definitely can control our response, our reaction to an event thus guiding the outcome.”
So the next time your boss yells at you at 5pm, remind yourself that unpleasant events can happen. But your response to your boss (event) can determine the outcome (to work overtime or not).
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