Topic: Raise your expectations, but lower your anticipations - page 2. (Read 315 times)

Strong motivational words. the results of hard work will of course be comparable to the value of the efforts we have made even though it will not be 100% included in the list but it will be enough to make us grateful. What is feared is if the investment is not the one that really works and only hopes for an increase in price (fantasies) from the hype that occurs for a moment and I think here like you and others also know what I mean.

It's not always good to have lower confidence on these, I would say that the best thing to do would be just focusing on making profit whenever you want to do. I think the best thing about the current price would be just focusing on what we can do with what we have and that should be the most important thing.

I know that a lot of people want to think that they are going to do great if they want to continue, some people just focus on how much money they can make and how rich they will get, in order to feel better about themselves that's how they think about the situation, otherwise if they keep thinking about how bad it could get, they are not going to get good results and that's why I try to avoid something like this, doesn't really worth it and most people will fail if they think they will fail. So, having a high confidence and having high anticipation would be a good thing for many people who work that way and their mindset is ready for it.

Not all the time; sometimes your hard work might not be able to give you that desired result if you don't apply smartness. There is a saying that they state it's not about how hard you work, but how smart you put in those efforts of hard work is what will determine the outcome. 
 
So when investing in your money, be it into your personal business or into a third party, you need to calculate your chances and all the available options you have. Applying wisdom and making the right choice even in the worst-case scenario will reduce the chance of losing all your investment and increase your chance of realizing profit.

Before going into a business, it is always better to perform risk analysis first before getting started. Just that many people only look at the potentials of a business or investment without looking at the risk involved. In addressing the risk, we have things like insurance that will cover most part of the risk, just that many people do not consider this safe option.

After doing the feasibility study, carrying out risk analysis and insuring the business or investment, I do not see anything wrong with setting expectations high while anticipating that it comes true. Just that we should guard our expectations properly so they are within achievable limits.

If we have the level of knowledge we ought to get before starting our investment we believe that we won't be anticipating results but expecting them because a good knowledge applied to an investment will yield nothing other than success. Many are ignorant of gaining full knowledge while others pay handsomely to get the knowledge and at the end of the day those with a lack of expertise will feel sad that they are not succeeding in the same investment others are making. Aside from capital which determines your ROI, the way we go about our investment like strategy, and risk management also contributed to our ROI. The reason is that there will only be a return on investment if the investment is done properly using the knowledge acquired so far.

It makes sense. Hope does lead to action which drives us to strive towards our goals and work hard but on the other hand keeping expectations limited helps in not getting disheartened if results are not up-to what was expected. In investing, it is accurate that chances of being successful are more since most of the time we are putting money into already established companies with a firm base. Yet one could lose cash also, much like when one is starting a business.

One has to try their level best- in investing or business, while keeping risk considerations grounded. If we become too absorbed with the idea of overnight success, it is possible that we lose sight of practical risks. Give all with regard to the process and not the results because the results which come about are a manifestation of the effort that was put into them, not mere hope.

That is right . In cryptocurrency,if you want to earn money, you should be patient and talented. Everybody thinks he is a good investor but that is misconception of everyone . Good investor invests in the assets when market is very low and he calculate his profit margin and he  analyze the graph of cryptocurrency. Bitcoin is famous cryptocurrency and it will be boom in future because more people are taking interest in this Bitcoin and In the future the  Bitcoin price will reach to 100k dollar and holding is powerful in this process. Always expect good and now market condition is not good and Bitcoin price is going down and down and after a few months we will see a huge pump in Bitcoin graph.

Yes, that's right, bro, we have to learn about correct investment first before starting, knowledge is the most important thing before investing. By having sufficient knowledge we can easily go through without any doubt about our investment journey, because when we take the steps to In the future, we will be really mature enough to think about it all, so instead of just being careless in investing, we will in fact suffer losses. Looking for knowledge as time goes by, we can also gain experience little by little while we understand all the methods, by so we can quickly understand the knowledge and experience in investing correctly and with caution.

I think the scenario you are putting into your explanation doesn't speak for all situations. Your expectations can only becomes action when it is you to do the action. There are other instances where you only have to anticipate and also expect. Take Bitcoin as a case study, if you buy Bitcoin today, you anticipate for it to grow and that's require your patience but the expectations will be there as well but you can't do anything about it since you don't determine the price.

In anything you do, be optimistic and anticipate but don't let your expectations be high about it because life is all about changes, because something does happen doesn't mean it will happen all the time. Nobody expect corona virus to disrupt the market in 2020 and it came, anyone with high expectations of making millions under those period before the disaster will be affected and same thing can happen in other scenarios.

Investing has become a very common way for everyone to do it today and it does not only cover certain business fields, but can also include education, knowledge and also about investing through the market and high-value assets such as Bitcoin. Running a business also requires special knowledge and skills so that we do not immediately experience losing money due to useless traps, because in terms of trying to find better results there must always be better control as an effort of our own hard work on what we are doing.

I dont see anything wrong in expectations and anticipations. The idea is that always keep doing what you are doing. As long as there is effort being put in then you are bound to expect results and to anticipate it is a good thing. That shows that one has a positive mindset. In the end it's either we win or we fail but we will learn what we might have done wrong if we fail.

You make it sound like there is shame in disappointment. While in my own opinion i know there is no shame in being disappointment. Since its human we will expect the results to come from we should know that there is limitation to humans and one can be disappointed but thats not the end of everything.

You have just explain so many fact about investment because the only way somebody will be able to have an expectation on any business is when they have taken action on investing on it because anybody who has an expectation without investing is certainly wasting his energy, so actually having a serious or an increase of expectation on something gives the motivation or possibility into having a serious desire for the thing.

Every business we do today whether is Bitcoin investment or any physical investment is highly advisable for someone or an investor to reduce there anticipations on the outcome of the business even if there major objective is becoming successful on that business because it will help to restructured our mindset that even if the business failed to meet up our expectation we will not get affected too much by it because we have already build ourselves towards accepting any outcome of the business

Basically everything that is done has a level of risk of failure or success and one must be able to assess both before deciding to run. Investment and business involve money so it is impossible not to get risks, but smart people will try to minimize it, not be afraid to take the opportunity to grow. Expectations must be comparable to knowledge in running a business or investment because if not, we only dream of achieving success without being driven by several things as supporters.

Effort never betrays the results, but before trying to build everything, people must first understand the pattern that must be run. If it is related to investment, then study it properly or even vice versa business. When everything is done correctly, then there is great hope that we will get the success we want.

I see expectation and anticipation as same, because if I am expecting BTC to reach 100k I am not being motivated by anything because I already have took the action and now I am waiting or expecting BTC to reach 100k while I also anticipating BTC to reach 100K which means in my sense of language both words are same.

But I got your point here that we should focus on our actions instead of focusing on results first. I have a firm belief on it but looking at the result is also necassary for example if you started a business and did not anticipate the result so when you started it, you will be expecting higher results but if in starts you would have anticipated the possible outcomes you would have lowered your expectations as well. In short both have their own places and meanings in different situation but in some they are same

Investing is also not necessarily more successful than starting a venture. While it is true that investment across established companies offers a sense of security, the startup and new businesses are still very potential and successful in some industries, such as AI, fintech, and SaaS. In fact, in 2023, early-stage funding into startups stays robust, with bigger investments for some, though late-stage funding has fallen. Thus, it still is a very good avenue to pursue for those who have great support networks and a calculated risk.

On the other hand, it is also important to take note that 9 out of 10 startups fail, I believe it is where your point about accepting losses comes in.  Data shows that many entrepreneurs remain optimistic, with more than expecting their businesses to survive even in challenging economies. https://fitsmallbusiness.com/entrepreneurship-statistics/

You gave us a great insight on how to manage expectations and expectation. The difference is key: We would be very motivated to act on high expectations. But if we are not careful, it can lead to disappointment when the result will not meet the expectation.

As you said in investing Depositing money in an established company may look safer. But risks are still there. Or even a business, although embarking on promising good returns. In short, there needs to be that courage in accepting loss. His idea of doing 100% and in the same breath sticking to reality is important. Focusing on the process rather than fixating on the outcome of ideas can lead to more lasting success and personal growth. In a nutshell Balancing ambition with realism in expectation helps navigate better those stages of non-investment and non-entrepreneurship.


Great observation! Indeed, disappointments are typically followed by unanticipated events. Of course, lowering expectations can indeed trigger gratitude when things do go right. Patience does indeed pay off. This is because hastening things often builds too much tension.

You mentioned the current market is very uncertain. Not because of the future events such as cuts in Fed interest rates or elections that may get a little volatile. It's very sensible to prepare oneself for possible ups and downs in cryptocurrency markets. By putting our expectations in place with a very flexible mindset, we would be able to more easily cope with unpredictable situations. How do you think one should stay grounded and adapt during times like these?


Inherent risk and uncertainty. Of course, success often lies in the unknown. Which makes the hard work worth it. I appreciate your perspective on fantasy as well. Thinking ahead can be a powerful motivator and helps set our goals.

In this case, the "thoughts become things" theory applies very well. Believing in ourselves and having the right attitude give motivation to fulfill our goals. It all boils down to seeing the world under good dreams but with readiness to do your best to achieve those dreams.

Either in business or being a entrepreneur, there will always be that risk involved, and you don't know whether you will be successful or not because you are going into the unknown. And that's why you really need to put 100% of your hard work so that you will get good results. I'm ok with fantasies though, I mean there could be something in your mind that you saw in the future that you will be successful, so that is good in my opinion.

As what we have been reading about successful people do, "Thoughts become things, if you see in it your mind, you will hold in in your hand". Meaning, you really have to believed in yourself that you can do it and you have to set your mind with it.

This is generally how it is in life.

Whenever you are desperate for something, usually it never works out. You never get it or you get what you dont want. The opposite is true. When you set your expectation low, usually you will be surprised and be happy with the result.

Thats why the more you push for something, usually the market pushes you back further. But if you take your time and don't rush, you will be surprised and be happy with that results. Right now we have no idea what will happen with the markets. It will be very volatile after this fed cut and also the election will bring lots of volatility. So if crypto goes up, its good but if it enters are bear market you should also be prepared for that.

I somewhat disagree on this. Raising your expectations is still not a good course of action because once the outcome isn't favorable on you, you will certainly end up feeling depress and disappointed. You need to increase all your hardwork, efforts and patience on your investment because that is the right thing to do, but always expect what is unexpected, and never create unrealistic anticipations because that will only cause you depression at the end of the day.

Stock prices do get impacted by the money that the company does usually, not directly maybe but a company that does strongly means that they are going to keep growing and that means the stock price will be higher since either they will pay bigger dividends which means people will buy more, or they are going to spend that money on something that is stronger and that will be something that people will want a lot more from as well.

In either case, I agree that it's about buyers buying the stock to keep the price going up, but it is connected just because a company makes a profit doesn't mean that it has to have buyers of that stock deciding not to buy, if a company makes a profit then investors will want to buy more, it has always been like that so far.

This is not a direct correlation but definitely connected to each other. Obviously I still prefer bitcoin over anything else, because it is not connected to anything but just people buying bitcoin.