having low expectations help us live in the present. The decisions / choices of life come one-by-one in the moment. Expectations forever push you look ahead, mentally entrap you in the future. Like a chess player you’re always thinking 8 moves out – what should I do, how will others react, how will respond, how can I get them to react in the way I expect, what if they question my decision….etc.
Keep it simple. What do I want right now. Done. Act. See what happens next.
That is a great statement, "Expectations forever push you look ahead, mentally entrap you in the future."