I kept my expectations low, which is one of the secrets of life.

I find my life is a lot easier the lower I keep my expectations.

I try to lower my expectations because you get pretty excited. You have a lot of family and you want to win, you want to play so well and do well, But I’ve learned to calm down a little bit and lower my expectations.

Matt: ... Expectations, keep 'em down. Ankle level.

As a rule, I always try not to have expectations.

The first rule of happiness is low expectations

It’s time for someone to say it: You’ve got to lower your expectations.

Some people strive to relinquish all expectations and live moment to moment. That is admirable. But I think the important idea here is to take responsibility for our expectations. Get them out into the light. Examine them. Talk about them. If they involve other people, talk to the people involved. Find out if they have similar expectations. See if they’re realistic.

Montaigne’s example teaches that if you have realistically low expectations, you’ll end up pleased in most circumstances.

One of the first essentials in securing a good-natured equanimity is not to expect too much of the people amongst whom you dwell.

My expectations are sky low, because I’m standing on a mountaintop.

I don't do well with expectation in my life. All I can do is do the best that I can do.

Raise your ambitions. Lower your expectations.

The higher your ambitions, the bolder your actions.

The lower your expectations, the greater your satisfaction.

Achieve more and be happy along the way.

When you're in the middle of the work, set your expectations high. It's unlikely your performance will exceed the standard you set for yourself. High expectations encourage you to keep reaching and fulfill your potential.

Once the work is done, release yourself from your expectations. The fastest way to ruin a good outcome is to tell yourself that it's not good enough. Your expectations dictate your happiness more than your results.

Expectations can be helpful as a motivator and unhelpful as a measuring stick. Now that the work is done you can rest easy knowing you tried your best. You've already won.