88: Expectations

Do you ever feel like things are never quite how you want them to be? Do you often find yourself frustrated that other people aren't meeting your expectations? In this episode Jake and Tyler talk about the unfortunate affect expectations have on their mental state. Jake explains how this is something he discusses in therapy and is striving to enact the mantra "acceptance > Expectations". Jake and Tyler talk about how they've grown up believing in the "American Dream" and how discouraging it can feel to think about how out of reach those ideals seem. Jake uses a simple, and maybe superficial, example of feeling like he should own a home by now instead of renting. He often longs for the "white picket fence" life but wonders how long it will take to get there, if ever. Do you think expectations are the thief of joy?

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