221. Adjusting Expectations: Dream Big Without Setting Yourself Up for Disappointment

About this episode

This episode explores how high expectations can hinder progress and offers practical ways to adjust them while maintaining ambitious goals.

Ever started something, didn’t see instant success, and immediately felt like a failure? You’re not alone. In this episode, we dive into why our high expectations can sabotage our progress before we’ve even started, and how our ego plays a big role in quitting too soon. You’ll hear real stories from first-time entrepreneurs, backpackers and creators who expected overnight success… and what happened when reality didn’t match the movie in their heads. We’ll break down: How ego turns slow progress into an identity crisis The difference between ambition and expectation (and why it matters) Practical ways to adjust your expectations without lowering your goals If you’ve ever felt frustrated by slow growth, this episode will help you reframe your results, stay in the game longer, and actually reach the big goals you care about. Work with me: https://mariepiertremblay.com/coaching

People in this episode

Host: Marie-Pier Tremblay

Topics covered

• expectations
• ego
• entrepreneurship
• personal growth
• ambition
• identity crisis

Keywords

• expectations
• failure
• ego
• slow progress
• entrepreneurs
• identity crisis
• ambition
• personal growth

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