Gary Vaynerchuk on LinkedIn: When you have zero expectations, everything else is just a pleasant… | 812 comments (2024)

William R. Ward

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I used to believe that people are disappointing. I’ve learned that the only reason for my disappointments are my expectations. I have no control over how others will behave or what others will do. When I have expectations, I’m expecting other people to do what I want them to do, to behave how I want them to. And that rarely happens. Therein lies the disappointments.

Niriksha Patel

Content Writer, Script writer, Blogger & Children's book author.

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📌For example:📌When you’re preparing to present a new project idea at a team meeting. If you walk in with high expectations—expecting immediate approval and praise—you might feel disappointed if your idea doesn’t get the reaction you hoped for. This disappointment can affect your motivation.📌On the other hand, if you approach the meeting with zero expectations, you’re more open to whatever feedback comes your way. Any positive response becomes a pleasant surprise, boosting your morale. Even constructive criticism can be seen as an opportunity to improve your idea rather than a setback.

Rob Liano ✪ Rockstar Sales Trainer ✪ Bestselling Author ✪

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How sad it must be to think so little of yourself and others that you don't expect success, joy or trust (among other wonderful things). I'll stick with the other gurus on this one.Expect the best and get it.~ Norman Vincent PealeYou were born to win, but to be a winner, you must plan to win, prepare to win, and expect to win.~ Zig ZiglarExpect the best, plan for the worst, and prepare to be surprised.~ Dennis WaitleyWhatever we expect with confidence becomes our own self-fulfilling prophecy.~ Brian TracyWhen you expect things to happen - strangely enough - they do happen.~ J.P. Morgan

Angelika Gutjahr

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I'm not sure if that's a respectful way to approach people. If I go in expecting little in terms of kindness or performance from everyone I interact with, it might make it easier to handle disappointment. But it also suggests that I don't have faith in them, which feels disheartening, especially when these people are your colleagues, employees, or even your children.

Jeff Perry

Partner at Quest Commonwealth | Author, "Safe Money Mindset" | Co-Host of "Safe Money Mindset" TV Show | Defender of Wealth: Championing Holistic Wealth Preservation and Retirement Planning

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Happiness is intricately tied to our expectations—how we perceive and measure our experiences against what we anticipate. Consider this: if you visit a grocery store on a quiet Tuesday morning, expecting a swift in-and-out, but instead find yourself stuck in a 45-minute checkout line, frustration would likely wash over you.Yet, imagine waiting only 45 minutes for Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance at Disney World. You would be thrilled, perhaps even feel as if you had won the day.This contrast is something I reflect on often. It’s not that we should diminish our expectations of one another or the world around us, but we should recognize the power they hold over our emotions. When you understand that your expectations shape your happiness, it might be worth pausing to ask yourself: Are my expectations fair and reasonable for this person, for this moment, for this experience? In that awareness, we find a path not to lower our expectations, but to align them with reality, cultivating peace and understanding within ourselves.

Elena Halkas

Sales Executive | Stakeholder Liaison | Senior Client Advisor |Business Development Executive |

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Lowering expectations, especially of others, can be a game-changer. When we place expectations on people, projects, or roles, we're often setting ourselves up for disappointment and wasting valuable energy that could be focused on things within our control. Instead, focus on what you can refine and learn. The skills and knowledge you want to develop are always accessible to you because they rely on you. By accepting things and people as they are, we can challenge ourselves to uncover the benefits and identify areas where we can contribute positively. This approach not only helps us make a better impact but also leads to personal growth and a more positive mindset.

Nadira Artyk, PCC ICF

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I can see how low or zero expectations at work can breed resilience, but in personal relationships, it's a path to detachment. I prefer the goal to be cultivating healthy expectations that nurture our relationships, not eliminate them. Let's expect wisely, not nothing.

Sarita Mian

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Its ok to expect from your loved ones. The only concern should be to have a system in place to handle yourself if those expectations are not met.We cannot ask rain to stop but we can always carry an umbrella.

Efonda L. Sproles

Vice President | Scouting & Casting Division | Integrated Leader in Talent Acquisition | Life Time Brand Ambassador | Chief Scout

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No Gary, that’s setting the bar low holy cow!! This is only my second time in life ever disagreeing with you. 🤷🏽♂️But I want people, knowing there are expectations on them! Not to burden them. Hopefully to lift them! I find I respond better when I know it’s about something greater than just me. It’s others I don’t want to let down! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽When I knew I was a father, I locked in at an early age, when I knew I was a part of a championship wrestling team, I locked in when, when I knew I was responsible for leading others I locked in! Let’s go!! 😤😤

Jackie Gentry

Student Services Assistant at Indiana University Bloomington

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I think you just have to do what is in your best interest.