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Re:The Case for Lowering Your Expectations by CardenB on Wednesday February 14, 2018 @12:30AM (#16373711)
I think he’s saying that high expectations cause sadness which would cancel out the expectations and give you reality.

But it’s obviously an oversimplification

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Re:The Case for Lowering Your Expectations by raducu on Wednesday February 14, 2018 @04:16AM (#16374576)
I understand it as -- if you can influence reality to meet your expectations, great, that leads to happiness, otherwise work on your expectations.

If "reality" means competing against other smart/driven humans, be prepared to lower your expectations.

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