High Or Low Expectations?

It’s fascinating how our expectations can significantly influence the outcomes we experience.

When we set the bar low, it’s almost as if we’re inviting less than stellar results. It’s a self fulfilling prophecy. Unconsciously, we tend to hold back and approach tasks cautiously. And unsurprisingly, the outcome often falls short of what’s possible.

Conversely, aiming for the stars can ironically lead to disappointment. Dreaming big and setting high expectations can be a setup for disappointment.

I know from personal experience-When you shoot for the stars and land on the moon; it stings like a failure. Instead of feeling happy that something good has happened(after all, you have landed on the moon !!), you feel like you have let yourself down.

So, instead of swinging between low and high expectations, I’ve adopted a different approach – having no expectations. I focus on giving my best effort without fixating on the outcome. Whatever has to happen will happen.

I’ve come to appreciate this approach because it helps me stay resilient and keep pushing through challenges, regardless of what results might come my way.