Expectations
Life... It tends to respond to our outlook, to shape itself to meet our expectations.
My parents had very high expectations. They expected me to get straight A's from the time I was in kindergarten.
Climate is what we expect, weather is what we get.
The first step in exceeding your customer's expectations is to know those expectations.
The more I expect, the more unhappy I am going to be. The more I accept, the more serene I am.
When Marcus Garvey died in 1940, the role of the British Empire was already being challenged by India and the rising expectations of her African colonies. Marcus Garvey's avocation of African redemption and the restoration of the African state's sovereign political entity in world affairs was still a dream without fulfillment.
Many people feel so pressured by the expectations of others that it causes them to be frustrated, miserable and confused about what they should do. But there is a way to live a simple, joy-filled, peaceful life, and the key is learning how to be led by the Holy Spirit, not the traditions or expectations of man.
My happiness grows in direct proportion to my acceptance, and in inverse proportion to my expectations.
Remembering that I'll be dead soon is the most important tool I've ever encountered to help me make the big choices in life. Because almost everything — all external expectations, all pride, all fear of embarrassment or failure — these things just fall away in the face of death, leaving only what is truly important.
Simplicity is not the goal. It is the by-product of a good idea and modest expectations.
I have learned that as long as I hold fast to my beliefs and values — and follow my own moral compass — then the only expectations I need to live up to are my own.
Let us be about setting high standards for life, love, creativity, and wisdom. If our expectations in these areas are low, we are not likely to experience wellness. Setting high standards makes every day and every decade worth looking forward to.
True generosity is an offering; given freely and out of pure love. No strings attached. No expectations. Time and love are the most valuable possession you can share.
Never idealize others. They will never live up to your expectations.
It is only through raising expectations and striving for excellence that our children can reach their full potential.
High expectations are the key to everything.
People with Down syndrome can do anything. They just do it at their own pace. Give them a chance, and you will be rewarded beyond your greatest expectations.
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