“The desire to not meet expectations may be the only expectation we silently cherish ”
— Alain de Botton
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Sometimes, people secretly like the idea of not doing what others expect from them. Imagine a young artist who feels a lot of pressure to create certain types of artwork because that’s what people like and buy. Over time, this pressure can feel overwhelming. By choosing to create something different, even though it might not be popular, the artist finds a sense of freedom. It's like how some people feel happy when they take a break from social media because they don't have to keep up with what everyone else thinks they should be doing. The real joy comes from doing what feels right for them, not just following the crowd. In everyday life, this means it can be refreshing to sometimes ignore expectations and do what makes you happy.
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