How do you effectively manage expectations?

CW4 Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 24 May 2016 07:03:34 -0400

Response by CSM Chuck Stafford made May 24 at 2016 8:11 AM

CSM Chuck Stafford — Tue, 24 May 2016 08:11:25 -0400

A few things work for me --

1) If I can't control it, I stay aware, but don't stress over it.
2) If I can control it, then there is no need to stress over it.
3) There is only so much room on my plate -- if I want to add something, something has to come off. It is a choice of "I can do several things well or a hundred things poorly...
4) Lastly, undersell and overdeliver --

Response by MAJ Rene De La Rosa made May 24 at 2016 9:24 AM

MAJ Rene De La Rosa — Tue, 24 May 2016 09:24:57 -0400

I will be using your board example with my patients. Thanks, CW3 Tiaqunia (TJ) Hayes!

Response by SFC Stephen King made May 24 at 2016 10:03 AM

SFC Stephen King — Tue, 24 May 2016 10:03:33 -0400

CW4 Private RallyPoint Member I set obtainable goals weekly, monthly and yearly. Look for motivation from the past to drive my future. Never not try. Accept failure as a temporary set back for my next goal.

"The best way out is always through."
- Robert Frost

Response by SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member made May 24 at 2016 11:50 AM

SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 24 May 2016 11:50:40 -0400

As a Star Trek fan, I say "Oh I always hope for the best. Experience, unfortunately, has taught me to always expect the worst." -- Garak (ST: DS9)

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Oct 10 at 2019 5:44 PM

MAJ Ken Landgren — Thu, 10 Oct 2019 17:44:42 -0400

Make goals realistic and listen to others. I was very appreciative when the NCOs would give me their opinion. That means their is some buy in.