Thank you so much for reminding us to keep an eye on the height and content of our expectations. For the longest time, I thought that applying more pressure would keep me more motivated and consistent, but it just made the process of what I was trying to achieve more dreadful and miserable. It’s been so powerful realizing that lowering my expectations isn’t lazy or unambitious, but actually effective and human. Awesome article as always!
Interesting take! I like "most people’s behavior is rational given enough context". I try to give people to benefit of the doubt. If it happens enough times then ya know maybe not. But also I agree about not trusting your first impression. My first thought about someone/a situation is usually wrong, so need to remember that. Thanks bud, good reminders!
Thank you so much for reminding us to keep an eye on the height and content of our expectations. For the longest time, I thought that applying more pressure would keep me more motivated and consistent, but it just made the process of what I was trying to achieve more dreadful and miserable. It’s been so powerful realizing that lowering my expectations isn’t lazy or unambitious, but actually effective and human. Awesome article as always!
Thank you so much!!
You’re welcome!
Interesting take! I like "most people’s behavior is rational given enough context". I try to give people to benefit of the doubt. If it happens enough times then ya know maybe not. But also I agree about not trusting your first impression. My first thought about someone/a situation is usually wrong, so need to remember that. Thanks bud, good reminders!
The lower our threshold for joy (cup of ice coffee, cool breeze, silly dog), the better our lives are!