There are times when detaching from an outcome is the best course of action for maximum results, specifically, for events, conversations, and settings for which you do not control the outcome, and especially in situations where you have a big investment of emotion attached (competition, anyone?!?). In these instances, detaching from your desired result can serve you well.
Easier said than done, right? This article from Jan Carley, a Sweet Adeline and Professional Certified Executive Coach, touches on how to achieve success in those situations where the result really matters to you.
