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Are high expectations keeping you stuck?

Published 4 months ago • 1 min read

They can be a blessing and a curse.

High expectations.

On the one hand, they can push you to raise the bar and expect more from yourself.

On the other hand, they can be crippling and halt your progress.

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If you’re not careful, high expectations can turn into outsized and unrealistic expectations that raise the stakes too much. Suddenly, they feel out of reach and risky.

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I recently realized this was happening to me with my new YouTube channel.

My expectations became too high, and I kept putting it off. That is, until last week when I acknowledged I was over-complicating content and asked myself what this would look like if it were easy and fun.

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If you are feeling stuck on a goal or project, check in on your expectations. Are they:

  • too low (not enough to push you)
  • just right (realistic and getting the best out of you)
  • too high (stakes are too high and feel risky)

You can also reflect on expectations through the lens of the Momentum Formula.

Method

Are you expecting to have the perfect plan and every detail mapped out before you take any action?

If yes, what’s a “good enough” plan that still moves you forward?

Mode

Do you have visions of the ideal state or setting when everything feels just right in order to take action?

If yes, what would happen if you make one change that suits you and just test that out first?

Mindset

Are you worried lowering your expectations (even a little) means you don’t care enough about your goal?

What if adjusting your expectations is actually a sign you care enough to take imperfect action? That you can make gradual improvements after you get started based on your experience.

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It’s here…

My new channel is live and the first video is posted!

I explain The Momentum Formula and walk through a common example (exercising regularly). I also share a few important points about the framework at the end based on feedback I heard after the webinars.

Will you help me?

Starting a new channel means starting at zero subscribers.

It would mean a lot if you would subscribe to my channel.

And if you find the Momentum Formula helpful, please consider sharing the video with a friend.

Cheers,

Cat

In case you missed the update, I shared a recent decision to change my business focus. You can learn why in this post.

If my new focus on the Momentum Formula to help overcome roadblocks to take action on important goals is not your thing, I encourage you to hit unsubscribe with no hard feelings. Seriously.

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