Imperfection

I have a saying, or perhaps a mantra, that guides my approach to life: “High hopes, low expectations.” This perspective has become something of a personal philosophy for me. It’s fascinating how our relationship with expectations shapes our experience of the world. Many people navigate life feeling frequently disappointed simply because their expectations exceed what reality can reasonably deliver. In relationships, careers, and personal endeavors, setting excessively high expectations often creates a cycle of unnecessary dissatisfaction.

“So, what do you do?” The innocuous cocktail party question lands like a philosophical challenge whenever I hear it. My internal response: Which identity would you prefer I present today? I could truthfully answer: Software Artisan Philosopher Amateur Blogger Author Investor Entrepreneur Human With Two Dogs Computer Person Techie Nerd Former Lyft Driver Autodidact Potato Farmer I could continue this list indefinitely, but you get the idea. The question assumes a singular professional identity—a neat categorization that rarely captures the multidimensional reality of contemporary lives.