The Higher You Set Expectations, The Harder You’ll Fall.

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Setting high expectations? Brace yourself. It’s a rollercoaster.

The Highs and the Crushing Lows

We all crave success. Setting lofty goals fuels ambition, drives innovation, and keeps us moving forward. But, paradoxically, the higher you aim, the harder you fall. A minor setback becomes a monumental failure in the shadow of sky-high expectations. It’s like scaling Everest only to trip over a pebble.

The Reality Check

Setting high expectations isn’t inherently bad. Ambition is crucial for growth. But it’s essential to balance ambition with realism. Understand that setbacks are part of the journey. They’re not the end of the world but stepping stones to improvement. If you’ve set the bar at an impossible height, bring it down a notch. Not to the ground, but to a level where you can climb, stumble, and still see progress.

The Emotional Toll: A Personal Anecdote

Since day one of my new high-profile job in the heart of the City, I’ve been showing up in a full suit and tie, complete with cufflinks, suspenders, and tie-clips. To the office. When I had a remote…