Definition: Expectations are the answers we’re already looking for, blinding us from seeing what’s really happening.
Example: I expect people to understand my joke right away, and if they don’t laugh, I think they’re boring—missing the fact I might not have set it up well.
Application: Go into problem-solving without expecting any particular result. Practice this with friends: try seeing each situation from multiple angles before forming an opinion. It’s like discovering different views in a mirror maze 🔍.
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