Adults Quote by Chris Crutcher
“...You don't always get what you expect. I wish someone, sometime when I was growing up, would have told me what expectations would get me. ... Our parents, schools, everyone tells us things will be a certain way when we're adults and if they're not that way, we should make them be; or at least pretend. But after a certain point that just doesn't work.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Unaccompanied Minors, Chris Crutcher, 2005
People often set expectations based on others' advice, but reality may differ, requiring personal adjustment and realistic goals.
In simple terms: Expectations can mislead; adapt to reality.
Key Takeaway
Adjust expectations to reality.
Themes
expectations
growth
realism
Mood
reflective
cautious
Type
advice
philosophical
When to use this quote
- career planning
- financial decisions
- personal relationships
Key Concepts
psychology
social influence
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you verify expectations before acting?
- What strategies help you adapt when reality differs?
A Different Perspective
Life may not align with expectations, causing disappointment.
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