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Stop Expecting Things

May 3, 2026 · 22 min

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In this episode, I discuss why expectation isn’t the same as preparation, and how long-held predictions can quietly limit your ability to adapt. I explore the hidden costs of committing too strongly to a specific outcome, the neuroscience behind prediction failure, and what simple organisms can teach us about navigating uncertainty. The key shift: stop asking “did this work?” and start asking “what did this teach me?”

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