Hey Besties! For another Benson Book CLub session, we are unpacking the fifteen expectations to let go of from the book, 101 Essays That Will Change The Way You Think by Brianna Wiest - a collection of the author’s most beloved pieces of writing. Some of these pieces have never been seen; others have been read by millions of people around the world. 

This week, we're shedding the weight of unrealistic expectations and embracing the beauty of imperfection. From the myth of being meant for extraordinary things to the revelation that faults can be forgivable and attributes exceptional, Violetta breaks down the barriers that hold us back. Learn why the right person doesn't always come at the right time and why postponing your happiness is a recipe for dissatisfaction. It's time to let go, embrace the now, and set goals that truly align with your happiness! 

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What to Listen For:

• 00:00 Intro
• 01:40 Fifteen expectation to let go of to live a good life
• 02:14 #1: You are mean to be extraordinary
• 03:11 #2: Your faults are more forgivable and your attributes are more exceptional 
• 03:54 #3: You can outsmart pain
• 04:15 #4: You must let go of the expectation that love is something other people give you
• 04:57 #5: Feeling something deeply means that it’s meant to be
• 06:01 #6: If you work on yourself enough then you will not struggle anymore
• 06:13 #7: The idea that you can control what people think of you
• 07:56 #8: Hard work guarantees success
• 08:23 #9: The idea that your thoughts will change themselves when your circumstances change
• 09:03 #10: The belief that other people are responsible for your feelings 
• 10:00 #11: Emotional intelligence is infallible composure
• 10:44 #12: The idea that the right person will come at the right time
• 11:21 #13: The idea that you can postpone your happiness or save it up
• 11:59 #14: Anxiety and negative thinking are just pesky irritants that you have to learn to avoid
• 12:33 #15: Focusing slowly on your own needs will make you the happiest
• 13:20 Good goals to set to enjoy what you have than chase what you don’t have

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