We’ve all been there.

The job interview, opening up your latest investment statement, stepping on the scale, receiving a gift, going on a date. You think one thing is going to happen and, uh oh, not what you expected.

Expectations unrealistic? Bar simply too high?

What to do?

You can replay the interview in your head…think of a better answer. Not open the financial statement until the recession is declared dead, stop eating, write Santa a better letter. The suggestions I made in cyberdating may be useful, you can reference those if you’d like.

Have I figured out how to do manage my expectations. Hmmm, not so much. But I am working on it. When I figure it out, I’ll get back to you.

Would have been great to have been able to dispense really, truly, foolproof, absolutely invaluable advice.

Hope you’re not disappointed.