Expecting Too Much

I need to quit having expectations for some of the people in my life. Over the last month or so, I’ve wasted way too much time and energy and possible sleep by expecting others to start to get a clue and take some action to help themselves and everyone around them. The world could be crumbling and burning down around some folks, and they would just sit there afraid to say or do anything for fear of making waves or, heaven forbid, changing their own way of thinking.

I forget that not everyone reads books and listens to podcasts that make them think about things like ownership and accountability. Not everyone has a spouse or crew of friends who will call them out when they are screwing things up. It’s not common for people to start their day with a good old fashioned ass-kicking at the gym. It’s funny how getting choked out and physically dominated will change a person’s perspective when it comes to things like ego and self-assuredness. I’m not saying I’m perfect, but you better believe that if I make a mistake, I fucking own it, learn from it, and do better the next time. You’d think any grown adult would want to do the same, but it’s actually very uncommon. It’s time to stop expecting too much from others.

My perspective shift is already paying off. Last weekend, I got the best sleep I’ve had in a very long time.