Hinduism
“Set thy heart upon thy work, but never on its reward.” — The Bhagavad Gita
While we all like rewards, our focus should first be on the process of our work. We need to enjoy the process and not just the result. For example, if you want to lose weight and start running, take enjoyment from the run, the fresh air, getting off your computer. If you only focus on losing pounds, running will become a chore.
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