Should we or shouldn’t we

When we say we should, it means we think that we are right and others are wrong. (Or worse, the universe is at fault) And what happened next? Disappointment. The rain should stop because I want to go out. It may happen, but most likely won’t happen. (Unless you’re Bruce Almighty, perhaps) I should be able to find taxi because I’m in a rush. It may happen, but rain comes. (Sometimes, it’s hard to get into a cab when it […]

Managing others expectation, managing ours

Managing other’s expectation is hard, but don’t you think that managing our own expectation is harder? I found that it’s harder to manage my own expectation. One of my benchmark is I have to do more or give more than what is set for other people. For example, if someone can swim for 10 laps, I will aim 12 laps; if someone can deliver the work within 3 days, I have to be able to deliver it for 2 days. […]