Bhagavad Gita 2.49
"Far inferior is mere action to action performed with evenness of mind, O Arjuna. Seek refuge in wisdom. Pitiable are those who are motivated by results."
Modern interpretation
When the day pushes against you, remember: Better to wait until your motive is clean than to act fast from a tangled heart.
Practical action
Flip a coin — not to decide, but to notice which result you secretly hoped for. That hope is data.
Reflection question
Which choice would I respect myself for, regardless of outcome?