Great Expectations

How Many of our disappointments in life are brought about by our own unreasonable expectations? This evening we just have a little chat discussing how we can avoid the pitfalls of anger and disappointment and depression, in our life by tempering our expectations of what lies ahead.

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[Marc...]

This is what an influencer ought to be.

[nolankroha]

He always seems to know when we need him most. His last few videos have really been on the mark with what I’ve been dealing with. Helps a lot.

[alexandrakulik]

Every time you say "maybe somebody needed to hear that, " just know that you're right.

[richardwolff]

My grandmother once said that A happy life was achieved by wanting the Things you got, not getting the things you want

[kylebroflovsky]

The destination is not the reward, the journey is the reward.

[BruinsFan]

This man doesn't miss. These are the kind of guys we need to be listening to and aspiring to be like.

[geraldhuot]

I'm a 30 yr old husband and father of 3. Moving the wife and kids to a off grid home on about 25 acres up here in Nova Scotia.
I fell in the category of young men who were lost. Personal responsibility and good guidance has got me where I am today. I thank you for the guidance. Never touched a horse but I'll be having a newfoundland pony to clear about 5 acres by hand. Gonna trust the process, keep it up. Us young men need old men like you to teach us the way.

[gavrilaeduard]

"Keep your expectations low and you will never be disappointed."

- Kratos, God of War

[krissifadwa]

When you know who you are, you will see yourself in everyone.

[BlainsTube]

Right there with you Dewayne.
At 61 I don't have time for "friends" that are not quality individuals and those that carry themselves with integrity.
But over the years I have learned to cut people slack (not excuse bad behavior), and take them as they are.
"Expectations" can be a mental trap you can never escape from and that leads to disappointment, as you've said.

[arcaneknight]

Thank you. You're right. I'm 26 and lonely. I have a good salary, lift weights, dress pretty well. I expected that I was finally ready to date based on the person I thought I had become. I met this girl at the gym, and built some rapport. We had so many things in common. I finally asked for her number and took her on smoothie date. It was going so well at first that I asked if she wanted to hike the next day. She said what a nice time she had and was looking forward to the next date. My expectations were so high. My bliss was so high. I thought it was my turn. Then after the hike, she said that she didn't want to lead me on into thinking we could hang out a lot because she was going to probably leave the area for graduate school and not go to graduate school in the area. I know I must have gone overboard and smothered her due to inexperience because my expectations were so high. I felt dead emptiness and reacted poorly to seeing her at the gym (just ignored her and tried to pretend she wasn't there). I don't think that was kind of me. Sadly, I know that explaining myself to her wouldn't go anywhere, but I could at least be courteous next time. Long story, but I need to drop my expectations just as you're saying.

[thejoysetmind]

“The stress is so high because the expectation is so high”. Beautiful quote to learn that I can lower my stress. My intention now is to first, expect less of myself. Now I am studying psychology in babysteps and for the first time enjoy studying🙏 Thanks to the Alimighty who leads me to green pastures of which this channel is an example. I am sending blessings to all of you here🌻

[lilbirdindaforest]

As a 24 year old man his videos help a lot, they provide me with guidance and peace, I can apply some of its wisdom to my own life challenges. Thank you Dewayne

[skatemasta]

“The days that I keep my gratitude higher than my expectations — well, I have really good days.” — Ray Wylie Hubbard

[emilymateja]

I started going through life with no expectations a few years ago, and it's made my life 100% better, I couldn't agree more

[jersyshoreelf]

Hey, I just wanna thank you. I’ve had the worst day today and I feel like this applied directly to me. I’m taking this to heart

[adrianwhite]

Greetings from Ireland. You are a very wise man. Love listening to you. Thanks.

[Redstagwsmnp]

I'm almost 70. And have learned a few things from this Wiseman.

[mikalharding]

Man just dropped some of the best knowledge of my life, followed with a "I don't know"

[countessdelancret]

I wish someone explained this to me when I was a kid. I learned the extra hard way.