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Don’t Overwhelm Your Mind with the Unknown

Anticipating success early can generate excitement and enthusiasm that motivates you to achieve your goals.

You’ve probably been warned not to count your chickens before they hatch or get your hopes up too high. This advice stuck with many of us from an early age, shaping our belief systems and affecting our behaviors.

We exist in a society where fear-based psychology prevails. The fear of losing often drives people’s decisions and actions. This mindset has led to the creation of protective mechanisms within the culture, and sayings like “don’t count your chickens before they’ve hatched” illustrate how society conditions us from a young age to aim for the lowest common denominator. The advice to “go for the lowest and easiest to ensure you get something” and “don’t expect too much, just in case you end up with nothing” stems from this perspective. Such a mindset strips us of our power—the power that comes from believing we deserve all the success and abundance we can dream of.

The power of expectation can turn possibilities into reality. A strong goal combined with expectation creates an unstoppable force that drives you to create what you desire. Anticipating success creates powerful motivation. Success comes from consistent action and motivation to pursue your dreams and goals.

Expectation is not the same as hope. Hoping is like a weak prayer, always including success and failure. Expectation is solely focused on one specific outcome, making it stronger and real. It is a firm determination where nothing can throw you off course. Creating intense expectations helps you imagine what you want and feel as if you already have it.

Certainly! Here’s the revised text: What you expect with certainty will become your own self-fulfilling prophecy. We all long for certainty. For most people, certainty comes from seeing and experiencing things before they “believe” it. When you use your mind, emotions, and imagination to create certainty, anything is possible. Expectation goes beyond hope. You want to be like the little kid on Christmas who knows he’s getting a new bike but has to wait until Christmas morning to touch it.

Have you ever ordered something exciting and eagerly awaited its arrival? That feeling of expectation is a powerful motivator, fueled by emotion and the burning desire to fulfill it. When a “should” becomes a “must,” you will do anything to make it happen.

Expectation can transform your outlook on life, particularly your own. Instead of merely hoping for your desires, you expect them to materialize at any moment. Doubts and hopes are replaced by certainty and knowledge. This certainty allows you to stop questioning and start receiving. Every situation is an opportunity, every individual a contributor, and every challenge a step toward achieving your dreams. You live with the assurance that the outcome is certain, and you are simply in the anticipatory phase, akin to awaiting Christmas morning.

You must let go of the fear of loss and the belief that you are unworthy. Overestimate your abilities, and don’t give up when faced with challenges. Increase the reward for reaching your goals to find inner strength and tap into your hidden resources. Enthusiasm is essential for creating anything of value.

“Create the feeling of already having it. Make it real. Legendary musician Jackson Browne always expects to win, even when he is the underdog. What is your victory speech? How can you prepare for what you desire most in life? Remember that your results will rarely exceed your expectations.”