If a movie review is terrible, our expectations are low, and it’s doubtful, when our expectations are met, we will be disappointed.  What if a movie with our favorite stars is heralded as the movie of the year?  Will our expectations become unrealistically high? Are we more likely to be disappointed when we discover the only talent existed with the marketing agent!   Expectations often lead to disappointment. So how can we recalibrate our expectations to be joyful and still work toward our goals?  Is it possible to be ambitious and have realistic expectations?   (more…)