"Outcome Over Effort"

WORDS MATTER with Deanna Ley

This week on WORDS MATTER, Deanna Ley, The Catalytic Coach, opens up about a moment when the weight of a task felt bigger than it should have. One shift changed everything — a shift that brought her back to purpose, steadied her steps, and gave her the clarity she needed to move again.

“Outcome Over Effort.”

Those three words became the anchor after she heard Scott Adams ask a question that stopped her mid-scroll:

“What if laziness is nothing but a habit of thinking about the effort instead of thinking about the outcome?”

What unfolded next is a story about refocusing on what completion gives you, instead of what the work demands from you. It’s a reminder that your attention can either trap you in hesitation or pull you forward.

What Listeners Will Learn:
• Why effort feels heavier when your mind fixates on the cost
• How outcome-focus restores direction and motivation
• How to interrupt avoidance when resistance shows up
• Why one simple action can restart momentum
• Five practices to help you follow through when the task feels big

Memorable Quotes:
• “Outcome Over Effort.”
• “What if laziness is nothing but a habit of thinking about the effort instead of thinking about the outcome?” — Scott Adams
• “When your mind replays the effort, the purpose slips out of view.”
• “The task didn’t shrink, but the focus changed the way forward.”
• “One small step creates motion.”
• “Effort has always led to something worthwhile.”
• “Lift your gaze. Focus on what finishing gives you.”

This episode reminds you that movement returns the moment you reconnect with the payoff waiting on the other side of the work.

Your WORDS MATTER, because YOU MATTER.

❤️❤️❤️

Text Deanna! She'd love to hear from you!

Support the show

❤️❤️❤️
Let’s Keep the Conversation Going!
Follow Deanna on social media for frequent insights and inspiration, and share your favorite takeaways from this episode on social media. Tag her! She’d love to hear your thoughts.
Facebook: https://Facebook.com/TheCatalyticCoach
Instagram: https://Instagram.com/TheCatalyticCoach
Subscribe to the WORDS MATTER by Deanna Ley podcast so you never miss an episode at:
https://wordsmatterwithdeannaley.buzzsprout.com
For more inspiration, coaching, and tools to ignite your Possible, visit:
https://DeannaLey.com
For ladies who want to join Deanna's CORE4 Community, visit:
http://CORE4community.com
Ready to take the next step? Explore Deanna’s coaching programs and resources designed to help you RISE and IGNITE YOUR POSSIBLE at:
http://TheCatalyticCoach.com
Contact Deanna to have her speak to your group at:
https://DeannaLey.com/Contact