We are trapped by a plethora of expectations that we define for ourselves and others, as well as those that others define for us. They are ingrained in us, and we behave and act every day without realizing the impact they have on all aspects of our lives, including relationships, physical health, finances, and so on, resulting in frustration, sacrifice, anxiety, and even depression.

We are trained to have high expectations. Information in books, podcasts, and online sources encourages us to have high expectations. Right from childhood, we are taught to have high assumptions as they make us succeed and lead happier lives. We also have high expectations of others.

Have you ever tried to figure out why you’re so disappointed or angry after a failed attempt at something? What is the source of your emotions? Do you see many conflicts in your relationships? Is your life unnecessarily stressful? Why are you unable to relate well with other people? Are you able to experience happiness?

Looking back on many of my own unmet expectations, I realized that instead of considering where they came from and managing them with techniques and solutions that I will share with you in this book, which are based on a great deal of scientific and proven research, I simply blamed myself or others for the fact that they did not work as expected.

This book is a compilation of facts about expectations, as well as methods and solutions to get rid of them. It discusses when they begin, why we establish them, and what to do in their place. If you want to stop your emotions and thoughts from fluctuating and design the life you desire and deserve, one of the major thinking patterns in our daily lives must be broken. Expectations bind us together in a sort of co-dependency since we seek to set, meet, or delegate them to others every day. Through this whole book, I will encourage you to consider the expectations you face every day, as well as what occurs if and when those expectations are not satisfied. Each chapter will provide additional insight into how expectations affect our lives in a profound and pervasive way. You’ll learn how to manage your expectations and how to live a free life.

I had a great time writing this book; I hope you have a fantastic time listening to it.

“Happiness is found in the absence of expectation” - Tony Robbins