Expectations can hurt or help, you decide

Posted on 07. Jul, 2009 by Kyle in Leadership

“You can’t expect more from someone than they are willing to give to you.” —Marc Estes

That statement changed my paradigm forever.

Frustrated with someone? Why? Have they ever given you permission to expect what you’re expecting from them?

If yes? Then press in and press hard. Relational conflict only builds depth.

If no? Perhaps your expectations are too high.

Relationship templates will only hurt those you love and care for. Adjust your expectations, change your paradigm and I guarantee you’ll see growth.

Nobody likes to feel like they are failing.

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4 Responses to “Expectations can hurt or help, you decide”

  1. Jim Cowart

    07. Jul, 2009

    Great quote. And there's the ever so difficult-to-squash desire that someone would *want* to reciprocate…so while you might not get expectations up, you might get your hopes up. I think that stinks as bad as getting expectations shut down….almost.

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  2. Jim Cowart

    07. Jul, 2009

    Great quote. And there's the ever so difficult-to-squash desire that someone would *want* to reciprocate…so while you might not get expectations up, you might get your hopes up. I think that stinks as badly as getting expectations shut down….almost.

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    • Chownage

      07. Jul, 2009

      I agree with you. Makes the scripture that "hope does not disappoint" come to life…what does that really mean?

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  3. Jim Cowart

    09. Feb, 2010

    Great quote. And there's the ever so difficult-to-squash desire that someone would *want* to reciprocate…so while you might not get expectations up, you might get your hopes up. I think that stinks as badly as getting expectations shut down….almost.

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