Gary Vaynerchuck says the key to happiness is having zero expectations.

Intellectually, I agree.

Practically, I just don't think that's possible for most people.

It's really hard to go into a situation without having any expectations at all.

But I've realised that I often go into a situation with negative expectations.

I expect to be ripped off. I expect to not be told the whole story.

I expect less than zero. I expect to lose.

So, if I don't...that's a win!

The end result is almost the same. 

The trick is making sure you don't also go in with a negative attitude.

If you can go in with negative expectations but without the negative attitude, more often than not...you'll come out happy.

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