Use Expectations to Your Advantage

Each and every one of us has a definite and unique perception of reality.  We use these perceptions to form beliefs, habits, chronic thoughts, and expectations.  Right now, let’s focus on expectations.

The general rule of thumb is this:  What we get out of life is in direct proportion to what we expect to get.  So, it stands to reason that if we expect more out of our life, our friends and family, and ourselves, then we will receive more of what we want.  What we really need to focus on, though, is to expect more out of ourselves.

There are so many people who, when they were younger, wanted to much.  Some of them wanted to become lawyers, doctors, teachers, parents, or anything else.  Many of them have achieved this, but therein lies the problem.  They have already achieved it, therefore there is no need to progress further.  So many of us had or have dreams, but when we look back, we are regretful that life did not turn out as we planned it to.  What happened?  Well, we settled for less than we wanted.  We let life slip by us in a blink of an eye while we just stood there and watched… and where are we now?  We very well might be living a comfortable life, but is that the life we really wanted?  Is a comfortable life an exciting life filled with adventures, mysteries, excitement, and risks?  Did you get the life you dreamed about when you were a little younger, and are you, at this moment, where you would like to be in your life?  If not then let’s take action and expect to have a better life. Really expect it!  Countless people have proven that virtually anything is possible, so what’s stopping you from having the life you really want?  Is it your beliefs, expectations, habits, fear of failure, or something else entirely?  Figure out what it is, ask yourself what action steps you can take to get there, expect that you will get there, and take action!  If you do not take action, your situation could be likened to the mad who told the fire pit to produce fire, and then he’ll add the wood. What you put into your life will be in direct proportion to what you get out of it, so work towards your ideal life, expect to get there, and later you will be looking back in marvel wondering why you let yourself settle for so much less for so long…

Until next time,
Sean Golden