One of the normal complaints I heard throughout my time in the health and fitness industry (15+ years worth) was about results...

Most people wanted them faster than they were showing up.

When I would ask if they TRULY believed they could get the results they wanted, I'd get answers like...

"Well, I don't know if someone my age can lose "XYZ" pounds."

Or...

"I've never really been able to get in shape, so I didn't have high expectations."

This dichotomy...the difference between what you WANT to happen and what you EXPECT to happen...is what causes anguish to so many people.

Of course you WANT to achieve your goal...who doesn't want to lose 30lbs, build a million dollar business, or find the love of their life.

The question is, what do you really EXPECT to happen?

If you're underlying expectation doesn't match your outward pursuit, there's little chance you'll make it to the finish line.

ACTION:

When you find yourself hitting a plateau or losing motivation, see if you can find a mismatch between what you WANT and what you EXPECT. Once you find one, either adjust your WANT down, or adjust your EXPECTATION up.

Until next time, raise your expectations and see what happens...

Jerry