The Simplicity of Discipline

The clients I work with almost all put incredible expectations on themselves — they have higher standards than almost anybody I know. It’s why they work with me.

It can be hard to see, but the expectations they’ve set for themselves often stand in the way of what they want the most. It’s hard to see because they became successful because of those expectations. It’s what got them this far.

But after a certain point, the expectations become the anchor, not the engine. The breakthrough to the next level for many of us who perform at high levels — and actually for people of all kinds — is to let go of all expectations.

Tony Robbins is famous for saying, “Turn your expectations … into appreciation.” It’s a beautiful saying and helps us to start to see where expectations are getting in the way.

Let’s take a look.