When you’re a kid you want your parents to be proud of you.
When you have kids you want them to be proud of you.
You never escape the expectations placed on you.
So you may as well expect more out of yourself than anyone else.
History has its eyes on you.
A caution on this. Not all your expectations may be met - especially long term ones. You will have to deal with the disappointment when that plays out. You may have to overcome denial that things didn’t turn out as expected. A lot of depression comes from an inability to accept that life did not play out according to expectations. Be aware of what your expectations are. Strive to achieve them. But accept that you are not omnipotent and will almost certainly have to modify them at some point. Also be aware that the more successful you are at realizing expectations, the less prepared you are for the shock of some eluding realization later in life.
Absolutely, be balanced in your pursuit.
But if you are to fail, fail while daring greatly.
Agreed. I would add gratitude to your life. A practice of being grateful actively creates joy. Unmet expectations breed disappointment.
I thought I was supposed to be an artist. It turns out I am a much better art patron, and am much happier, and have much higher expectations than ever before, as a result of accepting what was at the time a massive shift in priorities.
💯👏
history is like santa, but with more shame.
i’m proud of you.
