The power of expectations, High expectations calls something greater out of you.

Now, imagine a life without expectations. A life where you wake up each day with no dreams, no goals, and no ambitions. A life where there is no sense of purpose, no drive to achieve something greater, no reason to push beyond your limits. Sounds boring, doesn’t it? Without expectations, we are like ships without a destination, drifting aimlessly in the ocean of life.

Expectations are powerful. They’re the fuel that keeps our engines running. They give us a reason to wake up every morning and face the challenges that come our way. They keep us going when everything else tells us to quit. Expectations light the fire in our hearts, compelling us to take one more step, to try one more time, to push a little harder.


Let me tell you a story about someone you might know – Thomas Edison. When he was working on the electric light bulb, he didn’t succeed on his first try. He didn’t succeed on his hundredth try. In fact, he failed more than a thousand times. Can you imagine? Most people would have thrown in the towel after the first few failures, thinking it was impossible. But Edison had high expectations. He expected success. He believed he could do it, no matter how many times he failed. And it was those expectations that kept him going, that made him persevere until he finally invented the light bulb, something that changed the world forever.

Can you imagine how our world would look if Edison hadn’t expected success? If he hadn’t pushed through his failures? Expectations drive innovation. They drive progress. They make us reach for the impossible and turn it into reality.

Now, let’s bring it closer to home. Each of you has expectations. Maybe it’s to finish school, to land your dream job, to start your own business, to provide a better life for your family, or to find happiness and fulfillment. Whatever your expectations are, they are valid. They are powerful. They are the reason you get up every morning and work hard. They are what keep you going when the going gets tough.

You see, it’s not just about reaching the outcome; it’s about who you become in the process. Expectations shape you. They make you stronger, more determined. They push you to keep going, even when you feel like giving up. They make you fight for what you believe in.

And here’s the beautiful thing: Expectations are contagious. When you set high expectations for yourself, others start to believe in you too. They start to see the potential in you. So, expect more from yourself, from your life, from your future. Expect greatness. Because when you do, you invite it in. You create it. You become it.

Remember, the size of your expectations will determine the size of your success. Don’t settle for mediocrity when you have the power to achieve greatness. Don’t let the fear of failure stop you from reaching for the stars.

So, I ask you today, what are your expectations? What do you expect from your life? From yourself? Are you aiming high enough? Are you dreaming big enough? Because if you can see it in your mind, you can hold it in your hand. The only limit is the one you set for yourself.