Expectations

Goals and expectations have a lot of overlap, but strikingly important differences... at least to me^.^

What goals and expectations have in common:

• Both are hopes for the future
• Both are often strong motivators
• There's probably more, but I just can't think of any right now

Why they're different:

Goals: Think big picture. No matter what happens, big or small, it's about what happens in the end. I am not trying to sound pragmatic nor am I condoning doing whatever is necessary. My intention is to say that you should not be disheartened at whatever roadblock that comes in the way or if something does not go as one had hoped. Just overcome it and reach your goal.

Expectations: Think... disappointment when you don't get what you had hoped. Expectations can be the tiniest or things or the biggest. It itself can be a goal. Expectations are good because by no means should people lower their expectations just because they are too afraid to succeed. I do believe, however, people often have unrealistic expectations whether they realize this or not.

I really don't know where I was going with this post. I guess I'm annoyed at myself for having so many stupid expectations that are mostly out of habit rather than anything justifiable.

*{Slowly improving my TKD kicks~ Need to work on my balance during my roundhouse and reverse turn kicks >.< Reminds me~~ Goal: I want to get my black belt by the time I return to the states in 2012.}