expectations

3 statements across 3 episodes · 0 bullish · 0 bearish · 2 people on the record · first statement Jul 25, 2023 by Dr. Julie Gurner · across every show →

Everything said about expectations, oldest first

Jul 25, 2023
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Gurner: Having no expectations leads to lifelong unhappiness, not peace
“A lot of people say, you know, if you want to be happy, don't have expectations, and I think that's a really good way to be unhappy for the rest of your life, because people, if you don't have expectations, there, you will just put up with everything, right? I…”
Dr. Julie Gurner Jul 25, 2023 ▶ 4:19 Dr. Julie Gurner (Part 2): Caring Deeply, Challenging Directly
May 28, 2024 neutral
Insight
Housel: Higher wealth increases lifestyle pressure without guaranteeing happiness
“And it's this thing of just, like, if your expectations shift, then the littlest thing can make you upset. It's like, when you go to the quiet car, yes, it is quieter, but you also have this, like, sound debt that comes with it, you could say. This invisible s…”
Morgan Housel May 28, 2024 ▶ 1:01:36 Morgan Housel: Get Rich, Stay Rich
Jan 20, 2026
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Housel: Outcomes Feel Amazing or Terrible Depending Entirely on Baseline Expectations
“Anything amazing can feel terrible if your expectations are high enough, and everything, anything terrible can feel amazing if your expectations were low enough.”
Morgan Housel Jan 20, 2026 ▶ 1:27:51 Morgan Housel: Wealth is What You Have Minus What You Want
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