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Expecting Quote by Jodi Picoult

“You could stop expecting the most awful thing to happen, because it already had.” quote by Jodi Picoult
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““You could stop expecting the most awful thing to happen, because it already had.””

Jodi Picoult

About This Quote

Source Novel: Unknown title, 2010s

Expecting disaster can become self‑fulfilling; acknowledging it may prevent its recurrence.

In simple terms: Expecting bad things can cause them.

Key Takeaway

Challenge negative expectations.

Themes

psychology expectation self‑fulfilling prophecy

Mood

thoughtful hopeful

Type

motivational philosophical

When to use this quote

  • personal growth
  • therapy
  • decision making

Key Concepts

cognitive bias mindset

Questions to Reflect On

  • What expectations shape your life?
  • Can you reframe fear into action?
A Different Perspective

Not all outcomes are controllable.

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