“Expectation is the root of all heartache.” – William Shakespeare
We’re drowning in self-help books, videos, podcasts, and memes promising that if you work hard enough every minute of your life should be filled with unbridled joy.
All this success advice has convinced us that feeling down, tired, anxious, or frustrated is for losers who don’t have the discipline to spend their lunch hour eating a kale shake, while doing pullups and reciting positive affirmations.
These unrealistic expectations have left millions of professionals feeling lost and depressed.
As a self-help professional (yes, I’ve written a couple of books, feel free to mock me later), I’ve got some insider information you might find interesting.
No one is happy all the time.
Some days will be great. Other days you’ll wonder if you chose the right career, did a good job as a parent, or should have moved to Colorado after college.
It’s called life. Stop expecting it to be perfect.
–CJ
